Kaya Jones, former member of The Pussycat Dolls, has spoken out again about her experiences in the music industry, claiming she felt pressured to “sleep with” people and that no one listened when she first spoke up. Jones, who left the group before their commercial success, responded to a tweet from Elon Musk, who commented on the recent charges against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Musk questioned how many in the industry were aware of the misconduct. Jones replied, saying she had been speaking up since 2017 but was ignored.
Jones previously made headlines when she referred to The Pussycat Dolls as a “prostitution ring,” a claim that was met with a strong rebuttal from the group. They released a statement condemning her comments, emphasizing that it undermined the hard work they had done over the years. Diddy, currently in jail facing serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, has denied all allegations, with his legal team calling the claims defamatory and baseless.
As more than 120 accusers have come forward with allegations against Diddy, the controversy has continued to grow. The allegations date back to his infamous “Freak Off” parties, where he allegedly used his influence to exploit women. Diddy’s legal team remains confident in proving his innocence, but the sheer volume of accusations has left many questioning the true extent of the music mogul’s actions.
Jones, who has been vocal about her own negative experiences in the industry, used this opportunity to reiterate that these issues have existed for a long time but were often ignored or dismissed. Her comments highlight the broader issue of exploitation in the entertainment industry, a topic that has gained more attention in recent years as more survivors come forward with their stories.