Musician Kaya Jones, a former member of pop group the Pussycat Dolls, has alleged via Twitter that the group was repeatedly abused and victimised by its management.
In a string of tweets, Jones says that the group was “a prostitute ring“, and that she was told to “sleep with anyone” her handlers told her to. She also alleged that management tried to get group members hooked on drugs, in order to use their addiction as leverage.
My truth.I wasn’t in a girl group. I was in a prostitution ring.Oh & we happened to sing & be famous. While everyone who owned us made the $
— Kaya Jones (@KayaJones) October 13, 2017
How bad was it?people ask-bad enough that I walked away from my dreams,bandmates&a 13 million dollar record deal.We knew we were going to#1
— Kaya Jones (@KayaJones) October 13, 2017
To be apart of the team you must be a team player.Meaning sleep with whoever they say.If you dont they have nothing on you to leverage
— Kaya Jones (@KayaJones) October 13, 2017
Yes I said leverage. Meaning after they turn you out or get you hooked on drugs they use it against you.Correct.Victimizing the victim again
— Kaya Jones (@KayaJones) October 13, 2017
Why don’t we report it? Because we are all abused! I personally have been warned if I tell I will … you know end up dead or no more career
— Kaya Jones (@KayaJones) October 13, 2017
Well …killing you or killing your soul what’s the difference. You do it for them.A teenagers go to jail for less. Will Hollywood?
— Kaya Jones (@KayaJones) October 13, 2017
The tweets come in the wake of dozens of allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, who’s accused of perpetuating decades of sexual harassment, abuse and assault towards the women he worked with.
Jones appears to be alleging that the toxic culture of intimidation and entitlement extends all throughout the entertainment industry, not just film.
I told press in Hollywood about my abuse & they did nothing. I’m still dealing with Vegas. Talk about back to back. Vegas&Hollywood man 😞
— Kaya Jones (@KayaJones) October 13, 2017
In 2004 I told hollywood executives, 2005-2006 I told press. In 2011 I spoke up again. Hope you can hear me now Media in 2017! Way to go👍🏼
— Kaya Jones (@KayaJones) October 13, 2017
Jones also referenced the “den mother from hell“, who she says drove a member of another girl group to suicide. While other Twitter users have connected this allegation to G.R.L. member Simone Battle, who died by suicide in 2014, Jones has not confirmed the connection. Both the Pussycat Dolls and G.R.L. were founded by choreographer Robin Antin.
Jones joined the Pussycat Dolls in 2003 and left in 2005. No-one from the group or their management has responded to the allegations at this time.
