Jonathan Majors demanded girlfriend to 'act more like Michelle Obama' in leaked rant

The audio of Jonathan Majors' controversial rant comparing Coretta Scott King and Michelle Obama to his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari has been released.

In the audio, he's heard criticizing Grace, urging her to emulate Coretta and Michelle in their relationship.

This clip emerged as part of a large evidence release this week in his ongoing assault trial.

While the gist of Jonathan's outburst at Grace was already known, the release of the recording allows the public to hear the incident in question.

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According to TMZ, Jonathan seems upset with Grace for going out with friends and partying, worried it might tarnish his image as a high-profile A-list celebrity.

In the recording, he stresses to Grace the importance of them being a "unit."

He points out how Coretta and the former First Lady supported their partners and how they conducted themselves.

Jonathan repeatedly claims he's a "great man" in the audio. Throughout his lecture, Grace is audibly upset, often apologizing.

His trial is ongoing, with the defense now making their case.

Jonathan is being tried for assaulting Grace, and he has pleaded not guilty.