OXON HILL, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 05: Ray J and Brandy attend 2019 Urban One Honors at MGM National Harbor on December 05, 2019 in Oxon Hill, Maryland. (Photo by Brian Stukes/WireImage)
Brandy is opening up in a major way, and this time, its not just about the music. While promoting her new memoir ‘Phases,’ the singer is letting fans into some deeply personal momentsincluding where things currently stand with her brother, Ray J. And lets just say, its giving honesty, growth, and a little distance.
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 wasnt present at her recent Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, theres a reason behind it. According to Brandy, theres currently distance between them due to certain things hes done publicly that she doesnt agree with.
“There is distance right now. There are a few things that hes been doing in the public eye that I dont 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.
Folks quickly ran to TSRs Instagram comment section, and whewthe 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 aint even had to bring him up“
This Instagram user @nay4shorttt said, “Theres nothing wrong with that. sometimes you have to do that even with family“
And, Instagram user @thatsmydink added, “He probably wouldve embarrassed her Im this special moment so I dont blame her“
Meanwhile, Instagram user @sasu_lens_md claimed, “I don like it thats 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.”
Yall aint this the same Ray J who was just going OFF behind his big sis? After Camron 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 laughinguntil Ray J caught wind of it and hopped on livestream with a whole different energy.
In a now-viral clip, Ray didnt hold back, warning all three to keep his sisters name out their mouths and making it clear hes 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 Camron, Mase, and Shyne directly. Now, with Brandy recently speaking on keeping distance from her brother, folks cant help but side-eye the timinglike, didnt he just step up for her in a major way?
