Ray J's Defamation Case Against Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner To Proceed

A Los Angeles judge has denied Ray J's motion to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed by Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner. The judge set a trial for 2028, although Ray J's lawyers plan to appeal the decision.

The lawsuit, filed in October 2025, alleges that Ray J made false statements about Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner, including that they were under a federal racketeering probe. Ray J claimed he had a settlement agreement with Kim Kardashian in April 2023 that included a non-disparagement clause and a payment of $6 million.

Judge Steven Ellis ruled that Ray J's statements could 'reasonably be interpreted' as accusing Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner of a crime. The judge found that a reasonable person could conclude that Ray J was making a statement of fact, and that he knew the live stream was still active when he made the comments.

Ray J's lawyer, Howard King, stated that the appeal will 'freeze the proceedings, so it is unlikely there will be a trial in 2028 or ever'. The case remains pending, with Ray J's countersuit against Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner, alleging they breached a confidential 2023 deal over his infamous sex tape with Kim, still ongoing.

## What happens next The trial is currently set to proceed in 2028, although the appeal may delay or prevent it from taking place. The outcome of the case will depend on the appeal and the subsequent trial, if it goes ahead.

## Why it matters The case highlights the ongoing feud between Ray J and Kim Kardashian, with the two parties engaged in a long-running dispute over the sex tape and other issues. The defamation lawsuit is just one part of the larger conflict, with the outcome having significant implications for the parties involved. The case also raises questions about free speech and the limits of defamation law, with Ray J's lawyers arguing that his statements were protected by the First Amendment.