Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner Lose Bid to Keep Ray J Sex Tape Settlement Private

In March 2026, Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner sought to seal portions of a 2023 settlement agreement with Ray J, arguing that public disclosure would cause substantial harm to their privacy interests. However, Judge Steven A. Ellis ruled against their motion, stating that their claims were too vague and unsupported. The judge did agree to redact a bank account number in certain exhibits. This decision stems from a larger legal battle that began in October 2025 when Kardashian and Jenner sued Ray J for defamation. Ray J countersued in November 2025, alleging that Kardashian and Jenner breached the settlement by discussing the sex tape on their Hulu series, *The Kardashians*.

The original sex tape, recorded in 2003 and released in 2007 by Vivid Entertainment, has been a long-standing point of contention. Kardashian has denied Ray J's claim that she and her mother conspired to release the tape. The settlement, reportedly involving a $6 million payment to Ray J, aimed to resolve all past and future claims related to the sex tape.

This ruling underscores the challenges celebrities face in maintaining privacy when legal disputes intersect with matters of public interest. The potential release of settlement details could further fuel public discussion and scrutiny of the Kardashian-Ray J saga.

They argued that public disclosure would cause substantial harm to their privacy interests.

The judge stated that Kardashian and Jenner failed to provide sufficient evidence that public disclosure would cause them harm, deeming their claims too vague and unsupported.

The ruling could lead to the public release of sensitive information related to the settlement agreement.

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