Ray J doesn’t usually do subtle, and this time he’s got his sights set on Mario. The R&B veteran recently stirred the pot in Baltimore, claiming he’s ready to go head-to-head with the ‘Let Me Love You’ singer in a song-for-song showdown. He insists Mario might not be prepared for the smoke, but the ‘Let Me Love You’ singer didn’t let him slide. Meanwhile, another R&B icon, Sammie, has picked his side, and social media is eating all of it up!
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Ray J Says He Can Go Note-For-Note With Mario
During a recent sit-down on the ‘Quicksilva Morning Show,’ Ray J rocked a black hoodie and a matching black-and-white cap while making his case. When the hosts started rattling off Mario hits they thought Ray J couldn’t touch, he wasn’t having it. Every time a song title came up, he just shook his head and fired back with a simple, confident, “C’mon bro.” At one point, Ray J doubled down on his claim, telling the hosts, “I’m calling him out,” making it clear he’s ready to prove he can go note-for-note with Mario.
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Now, all eyes are on whether Mario will actually step up to the challenge. While the exact spark for this back-and-forth remains unclear, Mario recently appeared on Cam Newton’s podcast and gave his takes on male vocalists who can — and can’t — sing. Interestingly, Ray J’s name never came up during the discussion, but the timing has fans connecting the dots.
Mario Drops First Reaction As The Innanet Roasts Ray J
The Shade Room comments were absolutely wild as fans ran in to share their takes on the Ray J vs. Mario drama. Some insisted Ray J was straight-up trolling and knew he couldn’t sing, while others were cracking up at the radio host’s disbelief during the interview. Even Mario himself had to step in to address the chaos, though some viewers just shook their heads, claiming that all R&B singers seem a little delusional when it comes to their own talent.
Mario wrote, “MOOD SWINGS OUT NOW!! But [Ray J] stop while your brakes still work homie 😂”
Instagram user @j.remyinspires wrote, “Ray J will say anything 😂😂😂I love it lolol“
And, Instagram user @tarkesha_jones joked, “He playing one wish for every song“
Meanwhile, Instagram user @lenathediva_ added, “Brandy… get ya brother lol“
Instagram user @rnb.radar said, “I love when my R&B men are this delu— I mean confident 👏🏾”
Finally, Instagram user @queenbforreal wrote, “Quick couldn’t believe what he was hearin😂😂😂😂”
Mario Was Not Impressed With Ray J Talking!
Mario also fired back at Ray J on his Instagram Story, calling him out for “talking crazy” while he’s busy grinding on tour and prepping his new EP. He also reminded fans that Ray’s biggest stage was the Verzuz battle — the one Mario helped set up and even made sure Ray was on the setlist for — and seemed genuinely confused that Ray would repay him with this type of energy.
“YOOO! My first tour show and “MOOD SWINGS” EP Release in VA had me busy, I come back to my room and Grayi in my HOME TOWN TALKING CRAZY!!!! I been living in La for 15+ years and have raged every stage in UR city RAY J including with your sister (the female singer goat) The biggest stage you touched was on VERZUZ and I told them to bring u on there. I set the whole play up and this how you coming….!?! OH ARRRDDD,” Mario shared.
Sammie Stands By THIS SINGER
Meanwhile, Sammie made sure to share his two cents! After Mario clapped back at Ray J’s song battle threat, Sammie hopped on Instagram to weigh in. He said he usually doesn’t step into drama, but he had to for Ray J. In a video, Sammie said, “I got my money on Ray J.” He claimed that Mario has “ruffled feathers all over the industry.” And apparently Ray recently hit the studio to show Mario what’s up, Sammie said. Ray later shared Sammie’s video on his Instagram Story.
