Singer and entrepreneur Ray J has alleged that multiple celebrities are paying off individuals who have made accusations against music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, fearing that their associations with him could come to light. In an interview featured in TMZ's new TUBI documentary, "The Downfall of Diddy: Inside the Freak-Offs," Ray J claimed that high-profile figures are offering money to Diddy's alleged victims in hopes of keeping their names out of the unfolding scandal.
"People do catch and kills all day," Ray J said, explaining how money is used to buy silence and suppress potential scandals. "Somebody has the truth, somebody pays you to keep it quiet, and hopefully that money that you got paid secures your happiness while you watch the lie continue to succeed." He described scenarios where celebrities would say, "I'll give you money. Please don't talk."
Ray J, who appeared visibly apprehensive during portions of the interview with TMZ's Harvey Levin, stopped short of naming individuals involved, expressing fear of having "said too much." When asked by Levin if this activity was ongoing, Ray J confirmed, "Yes." He elaborated that several high-profile people have approached him to discuss their experiences with Combs, believing they could trust him. "They call me. They feel like they can trust me. They want to tell me about certain things that happened with them and Diddy," Ray J said.
Harvey Levin pressed further, asking whether these individuals were concerned about their affiliations with Diddy coming to light through Ray J. "Exactly," Ray J replied, before ending his remarks, wary of potential backlash. "I don't even know why I just said it, but I said it. So what? They're gonna be mad. Come get me."
Combs, who remains in federal custody after being arrested in September on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and prostitution, has pleaded not guilty to all charges. The legal woes have mounted, as the music mogul faces a slew of sexual assault allegations. Texas-based attorney Tony Buzbee, who represents many of the alleged victims, stated during an October press conference that Combs' alleged enablers would be named. "We will expose the enablers who enabled this conduct behind closed doors," Buzbee declared, adding, "Because of the nature of this case, we are going to make damn sure-damn sure-that we're right before we do that."
Buzbee has reportedly sent demand letters to several A-list celebrities with alleged ties to Diddy's controversial "freak-offs," a term used to describe purported events where illicit activities allegedly occurred. According to Buzbee, these letters were intended to allow private settlements to "resolve matters." Specific details of what transpired at these parties remain a point of legal contention and media scrutiny.
While Combs' defense has maintained that the accusations are baseless, media reports have pointed to the potential involvement of numerous high-profile figures who attended his lavish, star-studded parties. "The Downfall of Diddy: Inside the Freak-Offs" sheds further light on these allegations, providing insights into what Ray J describes as a network of secrecy and payouts to protect reputations.
As Combs awaits trial, his personal life and public image continue to draw significant attention. In one incident reported by Us Weekly, Combs' three sons-Quincy Brown, Justin Combs, and Christian Combs-allegedly confronted Ray J at a Halloween party, requiring intervention by fellow artist Chris Brown. Combs' legal team has so far declined to comment on Ray J's claims.
