Brandy is opening up in a major way, and this time, it’s not just about the music. While promoting her new memoir ‘Phases,’ the singer is letting fans into some deeply personal moments—including where things currently stand with her brother, Ray J. And let’s just say, it’s giving honesty, growth, and a little distance.
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Brandy Addresses Distance With Ray J, Says Love Remains
In a new interview with Parade Magazine, Brandy touched on everything from her upbringing to industry moments and even past tensions, but her comments about Ray J had folks paying close attention. She revealed that although he wasn’t present at her recent Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, there’s a reason behind it. According to Brandy, there’s currently “distance” between them due to certain things he’s done publicly that she doesn’t agree with.
“There is distance right now. There are a few things that he’s been doing in the public eye that I don’t condone, and I just feel like loving him from afar right now is best for me and my peace. But my life with Ray and my connection with him is all throughout the book, and my love for him never wavers,” the singer revealed.
While Brandy is choosing peace and boundaries in this chapter, she emphasized that her love for her brother remains solid. As of now, Ray J has yet to publicly respond to her comments.
Fans Split On Brandy And Ray J Situation
Folks quickly ran to TSR’s Instagram comment section, and whew—the reactions were split. Some agreed with Brandy, saying sometimes you really do have to love family from a distance to protect your peace. Others, however, felt differently, pointing out that Ray J has always shown support for her and questioning whether the move was fair.
One Instagram user @limihts commented, “She ain’t even had to bring him up“
This Instagram user @nay4shorttt said, “There’s nothing wrong with that. sometimes you have to do that even with family“
And, Instagram user @thatsmydink added, “He probably would’ve embarrassed her I’m this special moment so I don’t blame her“
Meanwhile, Instagram user @sasu_lens_md claimed, “I don like it… that’s still your brother and regardless of what people say, he always supports and defend you 🫤”
While Instagram user @thatgirl7108 shared, “One thing an Aquarius GONNA DO. Is protect their peace at all costs. Family is NOT exempt. Periodtttt ♒️”
Lastly, Instagram user @msfytmamas wrote, “As a HUGE Brandy fan I do wish he was there. Out of EVERYONE he has aways been her biggest supporter.”
Ray J Steps In After Sister’s Name Comes Up
Y’all… ain’t this the same Ray J who was just going OFF behind his big sis? After Cam’ron and Mase joked on ‘It Is What It Is’about both having a past with Brandy, with Shyne chiming in on the convo, things quickly turned messy online. The lighthearted storytelling had folks laughing—until Ray J caught wind of it and hopped on livestream with a whole different energy.
In a now-viral clip, Ray didn’t hold back, warning all three to keep his sister’s name out their mouths and making it clear he’s ready to defend Brandy at all costs. “Keep my sister name out your mouth before I slap the… daylights out of you,” he said, calling out Cam’ron, Mase, and Shyne directly. Now, with Brandy recently speaking on keeping distance from her brother, folks can’t help but side-eye the timing—like, didn’t he just step up for her in a major way?
