WATCH: Ray J Hints At Reconciliation With Princess Love: ‘Had To Get My Wife Back And Start Fresh’
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: (L-R) Princess Love and Ray J attend the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic)
Ray Jspent the last two months working on new partnerships, new music, and getting his wife, Princess Love, back. The singer announced the ‘reconciliation’ on Instagram while expressing gratitude for the birthday love!
His caption about their marriage and family values was posted with a video of his temporary hotel home. He revealed plans to spend time with his family and a few friends to celebrate his 42nd. While living in the space, Ray J said he’s been in “super grind mode,”including landing new partnerships and cooking up new music.
A few sentences in, he J wrote:
“Had to get my wife back and start fresh. I love my family!!! Fight over and over for life for my family and kids!! I’ll put it all on the line for my children to be happy and safe and close to me 24/7!! God is always working!!”
Following Ray J’s post, Princess Love revealed how they spent her husband’s birthday and footage of why he’s “the best dad.” For his big day, Ray hosted a party catered to their children, Epik and Melody. Their celebration was complete with live Disney characters and their kid’s friends.
In the caption, she wrote:
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the best dad in the world, @rayj The only thing you wanted for your birthday was to see our kids happy! These are just one of the reasons why we love you!!! Happppyyyyy Birthdayyyyyyy.”
Ray J And Princess Love’s Alleged Reconciliation Comes Amid Divorce Court Reports
Ray J’s ‘rekindled marriage’ message comes after Radar Onlinecited court documents regarding their divorce in December. According to their report, the couple has a hearing scheduled in March 2023 to set a trial date after disagreeing on settlement terms. The docs also revealed Ray and Princess completed a parenting program by court order.
Ray J initially filed for divorce in October 2021–though it had not been their first attempt to dissolve their marriage. Between 2021 and 2022, Ray and Princess went back and forth with requests regarding spousal support, custody, and division of assets. But been some reconciliation between those moments.
In March 2022, Princess admitted “the door is always open“ during an airport interview.
And by June, they shared some intimate gestures on the 2022 BET Awards red carpet. However, in June, new reports showed Princess Love was pushing forward with their divorce.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 26: (L-R) Princess Love and Ray J attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)
And despite the reports of a March hearing, the couple seemed to spend Christmas together. At the time, he lovingly praised Princess’ efforts online regarding their children’s customized trees.
He wrote:
“Just wanna tell you @princesslove – you really did a great job decorating these Xmas trees all by yourself – no help at all!!! – so proud of you! Just AMAZING!! Love you!!! The KIDS LOVE THEM!!!! Epik has the Paw Patrol Xmas tree, and Melz has the Pokmon Xmas tree Now lets fill the trees with gifts and love!!!”
It’s unclear if this means they’re going to pull the plug on their divorce proceedings. Princess has not reacted or confirmed Ray’s post.
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