“My client rarely has a conversation with industry professionals where the tape has not been mentioned or questioned …. no amount of money can relieve him from this nightmare,” said the lawyer of singer Ray J. His lawyer’s written statement comes immediately after news broke via TMZ that an undisclosed private party has offered to buy the rights to the x-rated flick “Kim K Superstar” that former couple Ray J and Kim Kardashian starred in years ago. Steve Hirsch of Vivid Entertainment, the current owners of the rights to the infamous home movie, told TMZ it is worth at least $30 million.
Although Ray J is happy to have the tape sold off, he’s making sure his assets are covered as well. TMZ obtained a letter from Ray J’s lawyer to Hirsch which outlines his demands before the tape can be sold. Having partial copyright ownership of the sex tape, Ray J’s attorney makes it clear that “any attempts to transfer the copyright outside of these parameters will result in filing a motion with the courts to seen an injunction of any sale until Ray J’s rights are protected.” If you sift through the legal jargon, it’s easy to see that Ray J wants his money â as if he hasn’t made millions already off the tape.
No word yet from Kim Kardashian’s camp on how she feels about the selling of her notorious flick. Rumors has it that her camp is the anonymous buyer. This may be the reason she’s not screaming for a cut of the money.
Thoughts?
It’s been over a decade since the infamous Kim Kardashian sex tape was released, and now Ray J’s lawyer is speaking out about it. The public scandal has had many lasting effects on both celebrities involved, yet few have shed light on how this event changed their lives. In a recent interview, Ray J’s lawyer spoke candidly about the “nightmare” that followed the release of the video. Here we take an in-depth look at what happened to these two stars after their sexual encounter went viral.
The 2003 sex tape between then-lovers Kim Kardashian and R&B singer Ray J made waves throughout Hollywood when it became public knowledge in 2007. While rumors regarding its existence circulated for years prior, neither party seemed willing to discuss it publicly until recently. Now, however, with more than a decade having passed since its release, Ray J’s lawyer is finally ready to share his side of the story – one full of regret and remorse over the nightmare that ensued afterwards.
From broken relationships to shattered careers, there were far reaching impacts felt by both parties due to the aftermath of this sordid tale. To understand all sides of this story requires looking into not only what was said but also why it was said – which is exactly what we do here as we explore Ray J’s lawyer’s firsthand account of what really happened behind closed doors following the leak of Kim Kardashian’s infamous sex tape.
Background Of The Sex Tape
The Kim Kardashian-Ray J sex tape has been one of the most talked about celebrity scandals in modern history. The infamous video, which was leaked back in 2007, caused a massive stir among fans and media outlets alike. Over the years, various parties involved have spoken out about their involvement in the incident – including Ray J’s lawyer who recently described it as a ‘nightmare’.
In order to fully understand this ongoing saga, it is important to look into its background. First off, the tape itself was made several months prior to its leak by then couple Kim Kardashian and R&B singer/songwriter Ray J during a trip they took together to Mexico. It was recorded without either of them knowing with just an ordinary camcorder that was left running on a bedside table overnight.
Despite many claims from both sides that the notorious tape had been destroyed after production, somehow it ended up being released publicly eventually via Vivid Entertainment – causing widespread outrage at the time due to its explicit nature. Since then, there have been numerous court battles between those involved trying to gain control over the rights of distribution for financial gain; however none of these attempts have ever been successful or resulted in any kind of settlement until now.
Legal Action Taken
With the situation spiraling out of control, Ray J’s lawyer took action in order to protect his client. The legal team was able to secure a temporary restraining order that prevented Vivid Entertainment from distributing or selling the sex tape within the United States. However, this only lasted for a few weeks before it was overturned and the video started being sold again – much to their dismay.
This wasn’t the end of it though; further lawsuits were filed by both sides trying to gain control over the rights as well as receiving monetary compensation for damages caused by its release. Unfortunately, these attempts failed after appeals were rejected by courts and eventually an agreement could not be reached between all parties involved. This has resulted in Kim Kardashian and Ray J never having received any kind of settlement from Vivid Entertainment despite their best efforts.
The ordeal has been described as a ‘nightmare’ by Ray J’s lawyer due to its ongoing nature – with no foreseeable resolution in sight. It is clear that those affected are still dealing with its aftermath almost fifteen years later and will continue to do so until some form of closure can be found.
Conclusion
I. Summary of the Background
The infamous sex tape featuring Ray J and Kim Kardashian first surfaced in 2007, causing both celebrities to endure years of public scrutiny and a legal battle that has yet to be resolved.
II. Legal Action Taken
Ray J’s lawyer took action against Vivid Entertainment for releasing the video without consent from either party involved, arguing that it was an invasion of privacy. Despite this effort, the company released the tape anyway and made millions off of its profits.
III. Conclusion
This whole ordeal has been a nightmare for Ray J and his team. As his lawyer stated, they will continue to fight until justice is served as they believe their client’s rights were violated when the tape was released without their knowledge or permission. It remains to be seen how this case will end but one thing is clear: these two parties have endured too much humiliation over what should have remained private between them many years ago.
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