Rashon Kahn, ex-bodyguard for comedic legend Richard Pryor, offered up some dark details into the falling out between Pryor and fellow comedian Paul Mooney. According to Kahn, the Pryor and Mooney split came as a result of Mooney's sexual relationship with Pryor's son, Richard Jr. back in the early 1980s. Kahn said in an interview that began circulating on Monday, "From Jo Jo Dancer [1986] on their relationship became fragile because Paul Mooney had f*cked Richard's son by that time," adding that Pryor felt 'violated' as a result. It is important to note, however, that the story was initially reported inaccurately by alluding to Mooney raping Pryor's son. But Richard Jr. was born in 1962 and had his alleged encounter with Mooney around 1986.
"So from there on, whatever Paul Mooney was to Richard, and there was a time when Paul Mooney was Richard's friend (...) so when Paul did what he did it was a violation of friendship, first, and then my son," Kahn added. "And in some circles that's supposed to be dealt with."
Kahn also noted that Pryor was furious "to the extent that Richard didn't want [Mooney] on the planet anymore." As a result, the comic offered $1 million to whoever would do the dirty work and get rid of Paul Mooney. Ironically, Pryor's infamous burning incident occurred around the same time which diverted his attention to seeking revenge on Mooney and was devoted to rehabbing after suffering serious burns.
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