No, there’s no evidence the feds are building a RICO case against Kim Kardashian or Kris Jenner

But Ray J did say it on a livestream—and his words went viral. Here’s what he actually claimed, what the law allows, and what the record shows right now.

The most important correction up front

• Ray J publicly claimed he’s “working with the feds” on a RICO case against Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner and warned “the feds is coming.” That happened. Multiple outlets captured the quotes and the clip.
  Sources: Page Six, Primetimer, TMZ (Page Six, PrimeTimer, TMZ)

• There is no public confirmation from the Department of Justice or the FBI of any RICO investigation into Kardashian or Jenner, and no charges have been filed.
  Sources: newsroom checks; Page Six notes no evidence and no comment from reps (Page Six)

• Only federal prosecutors can bring a criminal RICO case. A private person cannot “drop” one like a mixtape. They can talk to investigators—or file a civil RICO suit—but they can’t indict anyone.
  Source: Cornell Law School’s Legal Information Institute (LII)

That’s the reality. Now, how did we get here?

The claim that lit up the timeline

In a recent livestream with Chrisean Rock, the R&B singer declared, “The federal RICO I’m about to drop on Kris and Kim is about to be crazy… the feds is coming… it’s worse than Diddy.” Outlets clipped the moment; commentary exploded; evidence did not.

We’ve seen this script before: a sensational allegation, a swirl of posts, and a vacuum of documents. So we checked the usual places—federal court records, DOJ/FBI press pages, credible news alerts. Nothing. No indictment. No official investigation announcement. No filings that name Kim Kardashian or Kris Jenner in a federal RICO case as of publication.

Claims vs. facts: where things stand

What’s verified

• Ray J made the statements on a livestream; his quotes are consistent across outlets.
  Sources: Page Six, PrimeTimer
• He has floated similar thoughts before. In May 2025, on TMZ’s Tubi series about Sean “Diddy” Combs, he said a RICO charge would be “more believable” against the Kardashians.
  Source: TMZ
• Kim and Ray J’s 2007 sex tape is real and historically significant to her public rise.
  Source: Wikipedia

What’s not substantiated

• Any federal RICO probe into Kardashian or Jenner. No DOJ/FBI confirmation, no charges, no court filings.
  Source: newsroom review; Page Six

Helpful corrections

• “It’s worse than Diddy” is rhetoric, not a fact. In 2025, Sean “Diddy” Combs was convicted on prostitution-related counts but acquitted on racketeering. There is no equivalent case against the Kardashians to compare.
  Source: Reuters
• You cannot personally “drop” a federal RICO case. Prosecutors bring criminal RICO; private parties can cooperate or sue civilly under RICO, which is a different process.
  Source: LII

RICO, in plain English

Think of RICO as a law aimed at patterns of serious crimes done through an “enterprise”—not one-off mistakes, but a structured series of illegal acts. It’s most often used by prosecutors against organized networks. If we were talking about a real federal case here, you’d see visible signs: subpoenas reported by outlets, filings in federal court, or a DOJ announcement. None exist so far.

More simply: you can’t announce a federal RICO case into existence on a livestream. The government either has it, or it doesn’t.

Why this moment feels familiar

Ray J and Kim Kardashian have history. Their 2007 sex tape (“Kim Kardashian, Superstar”) didn’t just break the internet; it helped launch a family media empire. Over the years, accusations and counter-accusations around that origin story have resurfaced like clockwork. The May 2025 comment on TMZ—saying a RICO case against the Kardashians would be “believable”—previewed the livestream’s tone.

But belief is not evidence. In courtrooms, it’s documents, testimony, and charges that count.

What we searched—and what would change the story

Our process

• Searched federal court databases and docket trackers for any RICO filings naming Kardashian or Jenner
• Checked DOJ and FBI press pages and U.S. Attorney’s Office announcements
• Scanned major newsrooms and wire services for confirmations or official statements

Result: no filings, no announcements, no confirmations as of today.

What to watch for next

• An official DOJ/FBI statement or charging documents
• A grand jury indictment filed in federal court
• Credible reporting of subpoenas or cooperation agreements, backed by documents

Until any of that appears, this remains an unverified allegation made in a viral moment.

A separate, unrelated legal note

In 2022, Kim Kardashian settled with the SEC over unlawfully touting a crypto asset security. That was a civil securities matter, not racketeering, and it does not imply any RICO activity.
Source: SEC press release

Bottom line

• Yes, Ray J said he’s “working with the feds” on a RICO case against Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner.
• No, there is currently no public evidence, filing, or official confirmation of such a case.
• Only prosecutors can bring a federal RICO indictment; a private person can’t “drop” one.

We’ll keep monitoring court dockets and official announcements. If that changes—if the government files something real—you’ll see it here, with documents attached. Until then, treat the claim as what it is: a headline-ready statement without proof.