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The Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin's claws are out to shut down former member Kaya Jones, who claimed the once-popular girl group was a "prostitution ring," and she had to sleep with various men in order to be a member.
Antin, a 56-year-old choreographer who started the group in 1995, told The Blast Sunday that Jones is "clearly looking for her 15 minutes" of fame with "disgusting, ridiculous lies."
Antin added that she was surprised Jones thought she could speak on behalf of the troupe considering she was never an official member of The Pussycat Dolls, just one of the girls who auditioned and participated in a trial run.
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View StoryThe cat fight began when Jones took to Twitter this past Friday to to reveal her "truth" about the group, which was fronted by singer and current "X Factor" judge Nicole Scherzinger.
"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 $," she tweeted. "How bad was it? People ask - bad enough that I walked away from my dreams, my bandmates & a 13 million dollar record deal. We knew we were going to be #1."
Although she didn't name names, Jones also scratched the group's "den mother," who is perceived to be Antin.
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View Story"I want the den mother from hell to confess why another 1 of her girl group girls committed suicide? Tell the public how you mentally broke us," Jones continued. "To be a part of the team you must be a team player. Meaning sleep with whoever they say. If you don't they have nothing on you to leverage... 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."
Twitter observers seemed to think the suicide victim Jones referenced was former G.R.L. group member and "X Factor" contestant Simone Battle. Antin told the Blast she thought Jones bringing up Battle was not just "nasty," but also disrespectful to her fans, family and people who work towards suicide prevention and awareness.
TooFab reached out to Jones and other members of the girl group for comment, but so far no word back.
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View StorySee all of Jones' tweets on the subject below:
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 $
@KayaJones
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
@KayaJones
I want the den mother from hell to confess why another 1 of her girl group girls committed suicide?Tell the public how you mentally broke us
@KayaJones
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
@KayaJones
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
@KayaJones
That's why I have so much respect for our military. I've been through war. But my scars you can't see. At least real war is honest
@KayaJones
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
@KayaJones
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?
@KayaJones
But the truth isn't about the way it looks. It's about the truth. Truths are usually hard to swallow. Sorry but I had to burst the bubble
@KayaJones
There are still great people with good hearts in the business.Im proud to now be surrounded by them.But the scum has to go!Takeout the trash
@KayaJones
To the dolls that stayed&artists I've worked with who knew&know the truth speak up! When the truth is shown be on the right side of history
@KayaJones
To anyone thinking I've made this up, why would I want to have a target on my back/claim to have been used & abused?Not exactly a good look
@KayaJones
Wow for a second I swore you were talking about Robin,Ron & Jimmy https://t.co/DYTk6wxhCA
@KayaJones
Robin & the record label made all the money. We as Pussycat Dolls were paid $500 a week. While we were being abused & used. Fact!
@KayaJones
I finally feel the weight I've held in my heart lifted & mending. It's been hard to hold lies in for people who broke me. No more
@KayaJones
I hope more women & men come out & share their abuse & pain. We must shine a light on this issue in the entertainment business
@KayaJones
Abuse is abuse. Doesn't matter if it's mental,physical or emotional 💔 music 🎶 industry needs a cleansing
@KayaJones
It's truly sad to see barely any of Hollywood speaking up on the mistreatment of artists. Only artists are speaking up! Not any executives?🤔
@KayaJones
I love how predators enjoy playing the victim. Pathetic
@KayaJones
It's best to not get defensive & attack when you're guilty. Sorry your house of cards is done. Everyone will soon know the truth ....
@KayaJones
I just want to say to all of you the fans my family I love you & thank you for your words of kindness & support ❤️🙏🏼 God bless you all 😘
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