Kaylah Walton
Former member of the Pussycat Dolls, Kaya Jones, has reiterated her allegations that the band operated not just as a music group but as a prostitution ring. This comes amid the unfolding drama surrounding Sean Combs and his human trafficking accusations that are shaking the music scene.
Jones was part of the Pussycat Dolls from their inception in 2003 until she left in September 2024, citing a lack of enjoyment in her role. She initially made troubling accusations of abuse from executives back in 2017.
The 40-year-old took to social media, specifically X.com (formerly known as Twitter), to share her strong messages. She even responded directly to the platform’s owner, Elon Musk.
In her posts, Jones declared, “My truth. I wasn’t in a girl group. I was in a prostitution ring. Oh, and we happened to be singers and became famous, while the ones who controlled us made all the profit.”
She later tweeted, “Here you go @elonmusk. I’ve been speaking since 2017 and no one listened.”
The Pussycat Dolls were highly popular in the early 2000s, propelling stars like Nicole Scherzinger to fame with hits like “Don’t Cha.” However, they often leveraged their sexuality as a performance tactic, something Jones now claims they did not gain from and did not support.
Furthering her claims, Jones stated, “Robin [Antin, the manager] and the record label made all the profits. We, as members, earned only $500 a week while facing abuse and misuse. That’s a fact!”
Jones added, “In 2004, I informed Hollywood executives about this, and from 2005-2006, I spoke out to the media, and again in 2011. I hope you can finally hear me, Media, in 2017! Great job.”
Antin, on the other hand, dismissed the allegations, calling them “ridiculous lies” in a statement to The Blast and suggesting that Jones is simply seeking attention.
Jones Connects Allegations to Diddy Scandal
These comments come after Diddy’s arrest on September 16, where he faces serious charges of human trafficking and racketeering, accused of abusing both men and women, including minors as young as nine.
Although Diddy denies the allegations and pleads not guilty, the case has garnered massive media attention, prompting Jones to express her frustration with the delayed attention to victims’ stories, which extend beyond just Combs.
On October 2, Jones stated on X.com, “I’ve been voicing my concerns for years. Every time I see a post about Diddy, it frustrates me. Are people finally listening?”
She added, “There are both bad and good individuals in every industry. There are still many good people out there. I am actively working to make changes in our industry and can’t wait to reveal my initiative to ensure artists are protected from predators.”
“I’m advocating for change and stand alongside many others, proving it’s possible. It seems only voices like 50 Cent regarding Diddy get attention, while I discuss the treatment of young women and my words fall on deaf ears. I hope you are listening now.”
