Ray J Accuses Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner of Perjury

The singer claims the pair lied under oath about their involvement in the release of their infamous sex tape.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 10:23pm

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Ray J is alleging that Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner committed perjury by making false statements under oath about their involvement in the release of the couple's infamous sex tape. Ray J claims he and Kardashian were each paid $400,000 for three tapes, and that Kris Jenner specifically pushed for one of the tapes to be 'dirtier', contradicting the family's public statements denying meaningful involvement. The dispute is part of an ongoing legal battle between the parties.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing tensions and legal disputes between Ray J, Kim Kardashian, and the Kardashian-Jenner family over the infamous sex tape and the differing accounts of how it was released and distributed. It raises questions about potential perjury and the consequences of making false statements under oath.

The details

According to Ray J, he and Kardashian were each paid $400,000 for three tapes, including two filmed in Cabo and another recorded in Santa Barbara. He also alleged that Kris Jenner specifically pushed for the Santa Barbara tape to be 'dirtier,' which he claims shows the family played a more active role than they have publicly admitted. Ray J said the situation has become personal because he does not want his children growing up believing he intentionally harmed someone by releasing revenge porn.

  • The dispute comes from an ongoing legal battle between the parties that began in 2026.

The players

Ray J

An American singer who was in a relationship with Kim Kardashian and claims to have been involved in the release of their infamous sex tape.

Kim Kardashian

An American media personality, socialite, and businesswoman who was in a relationship with Ray J and is accused by him of perjury related to the release of their sex tape.

Kris Jenner

An American media personality and businesswoman, the mother of Kim Kardashian, who is also accused by Ray J of perjury related to the release of the sex tape.

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What they’re saying

“Are [Kim & Kris] out of their f**king minds? The fact of the matter is, if you lie like that under oath, don't you go to jail? Don't you get fined?”

— Ray J

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing legal battles and disputes over the infamous Kardashian-Ray J sex tape, with allegations of perjury and differing accounts of how the tape was released and distributed. It raises questions about the consequences of making false statements under oath and the broader tensions between the parties involved.