LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 28: Ray J speaks on the BETX Main Stage: Where Black Music Lives during the 2024 BET Experience Fan Fest at Los Angeles Convention Center on June 28, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)
Ray J is once again making headlines, and this time its not for music or reality TV drama. The ‘One Wish’ singer cleared the air as his recent online behavior sparked a wave of concern, catching the attention of fans and even prompting calls to his family. While he’s no stranger to controversy, this latest string of posts has people wondering whats really going on behind the scenes.
In a passionate social media rant, captured by Live Bitez, Ray J drew comparisons to Ye with his unfiltered thoughts and apparent emotional outburst. Though it’s unclear what exactly sparked this, in the clips, Ray J mentioned that people have been unreasonably concerned about him. And, he alludes to having caused such a stir recently that friends and loved ones began reaching out to his parents, worried about his well-being. Addressing the situation, Ray J clarified that despite the intensity of his posts, hes okayand even poked fun at the rumors.
“‘Why is Ray J going off the deep end? What’s wrong? Yo, I’m praying for you?'” he starts off. “Yo, they’re calling my mama, they calling Brandy…’Ray’s good.’ Yeah, I’m going off the deep end, the deep end of this new pool I just got. Do I need help? Yeah, absolutely.”
Social media lit up with mixed reactions as many users expressed concern while others dismissed it as typical celebrity antics. Meanwhile, some even compared him to Orlando Brown, fueling debates about mental health online. Over on Live Bitezs and Ray J’s Instagrams, folks flooded the comments with their thoughtsranging from supportive messages to heated opinions.
One Instagram user @shara_lovesquee_ added, “”
This Instagram user @therealjjpccd said, “Ray j your awesome bro hugs and love sincerely JJP ”
And, Instagram user @rumisskimmie commented, “I love u Ray!!! You are so funny without trying frfr! I love people that march to they own drum, dont change ”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @noteajusttrice simply wrote, “Smh“
While, Instagram user @dragon.3628035 said, “That Whitney’s spirit keeping him up.“
Instagram user @ilovedeeo, added “So this doesnt remind anyone else of an Orlando Brown rant”
Then, Instagram user @ceobozz wrote, “Some people are addicted to needing attention“
Ray J has been keeping his name in the headlines all year with a string of viral moments. Back in March, he raised eyebrows during a club appearance where he told the crowd that he had a “5-10 band” budget for “a girl tonight.” Then, in April, things got seemingly tense between him and his sister, Brandy, after she reacted to a screenshot showing Kai Cenat discussing a potential sleepover stream with Ray. Brandy, clearly unimpressed, texted, “Come on Ray? Whats going on with you?” But, Ray J didnt take it lightlyhe responded with a passionate rant on Instagram, saying she “hates” who he is and admitting that trying to change for others contributes to his depression.
By June, Ray J was back in the spotlight after stirring drama with rapper Sexyy Red. During a livestream, he boldly claimed on the dead homies that the two had been intimatesomething Red quickly shut down. She clapped back in the DMs and later posted receipts, exposing Rays backpedaling. Even Justin Bieber chimed in on the situation, adding to the internet circus. Afterward, Ray attempted to clear the air, but the moment only added fuel to the narrative of his antics.
