Born name

William Ray Norwood Jr.

nickname

Ray J

Sun sign

Capricorn

Place of birth

McComb, Mississippi, USA

nationality

training

unknown

occupation

Singer, songwriter, actor, television personality

family

• Father – Willie Norwood (gospel singer)
• Mutter – Sonja Bates-Norwood
• Siblings – Brandy Norwood (Older Sister) (Singer, Actress)
• Other – Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. a.k.a. Snoop Dogg (First Cousin)

Manager

DWE Talent’s David Weintraub manages Ray J.

Genres

• R & B
• HipHop
• Pop

instruments

Life

labels

• Atlantic Knockout
• Deja 34
• E1
• Koch Entertainment
• Elektra
• Cash Money Records

Build

Athletic

Height

5 feet 9 inches or 175 cm

weight

74 kg

girlfriend/spouse

Ray J dated –

1. Karrine Steffans (2000) – Author Karrine dated Ray J in 2000.
2. Lil’ Kim (2001-2002) – Rapper Lil’ Kim dated Ray J for a year before they called it quits.
3. Arika Kane (2003) – Ray J reportedly hooked up with rapper Arika Kane in 2003.
4. Kim Kardashian West (2004-2007) – Ray J and the famous reality star, Kim Kardashian started dating in 2004. When Vivid Entertainment released their sex tape, the two decided to end it.
5. Pamela Anderson (2006) – The Baywatch beauty had an affair with Ray J in 2006.
6. Tila Tequila (2006) – Porn actress and TV personality, Tila Tequila had an affair with Ray J in 2006. She even announced the status that no man has made her feel so unique and loved. However, the two could not survive long and broke up.
7. Teairra Mari (2006-2014) – The two were on and off on and off Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood for almost 8 years . The two called it quits and had an ugly breakup in 2014. Ray J even said in an interview that she was physically abusive at times.
8. Ann Hill – Ray J dated Ann Hill, who appeared on the dating show ‘For the Love of Ray J’ in 2009.
9. Whitney Houston (2007-2008 and 2009-2012) – Singer WhitneyHouston was romantically involved with Ray J from 2007 to 2012. However, Ray J denied this, claiming to be just friends. After Whitney’s death, Ray J was very devastated and went through a difficult phase.
10. Moniece Slaughter (2007-2008) – Ray J hooked up with singer and TV personality Moniece Slaughter in 2007. The two saw each other for a year. She went on to reveal later in 2016 on Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood This Princess (Ray J’s wife) was an alcoholic.
11. Joanna Hernandez (2008-2009)
12. Ananda Lewis (2008)
13. Mary Cherry (2009)
14. Jen the Pen (2008) (Rumor)
15. Danielle Pastorino (2009)
16. Connie Deveaux (2009-2010)
17. Leila Depina (2010)
18. Carla Howe (2010 and 2013) – British model Carla Howe and Ray J dated for a while in 2010. They reconciled for a while in 2013.
19. Brittany Pena (2010-2011)
20. Imogen Thomas (2011)
21. Danielle Staub (2011) (Rumor)
22. Monica Leon (2010)
23. Olivia Alvarez (2011-2012) – Ray J dated Mexican personality,Olivia (student at the time) from 2011 to 2012. The two were often spotted at events together. However, they could not last long and decided to part.
24. Draya Michele (2012) – Reality TV actress Draya had an affair with Ray J in 2012.
25. Jackée Harry (2012) – Actress Jackée Harry reportedly dated Ray J in 2012.
26. Mia Milano (2012) – Ray J has been close with Mia Milano since the death of Whitney Houston. Ray J even proposed to her, and the two later get engaged. However, the duo decided to call off and call off the engagement.
27. Sophie Monk (2012) – The English-born Australian singer and actress teamed up with Ray J in 2012.
28. Somaya Reece (2013) – Actress Somaya teamed up with Ray J in 2013.
29. Karrueche Tran (2014) – Ray J reportedly dated actress Karrueche Tran in 2014.
30. Princess Love (March 2014 – Present) – Former stripper Princess Love previously dated Ray J’s best friend Floyd Mayweather Jr. The two first met on the show Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood . The couple had a tumultuous relationship. Ray J finally proposed to her in October 2015, and the two wed on August 12, 2015.

race/ethnicity

Schwarz

He is African American.

hair colour

Schwarz

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• His smile
• Boyish appearance

measurements

His body specifications can be –

• Chest – 104 cm or 41 inches
• Arms/biceps – 38 cm or 15 inches
• Waist – 84 cm or 33 inches

shoe size

unknown

brand promotion

At the age of 8, Ray J began appearing in commercials. He was seen in the commercial for

• Gap (1997)
• Mattel

Religion

Christianity

Known for

• Appeared in a photographic home video with then-girlfriend Kim Kardashian, which was then released by Vivid Entertainment.
• As the brother of famous singer and actress Brandy Norwood.

First album

Ray J released his debut album entitled Anything You Want in 1997. It peaked at number 33 on the Billboard 200.

first movie

In 1995, he made his big screen debut as Cliff in the romance-drama film, Once Upon a Time…When We Were Colored .

First TV show

Ray J made his television debut as LJ Beckley in the 1993-1994 comedy The Sinbad Show , appearing in 24 episodes.

Personal trainer

Ray J loves working out at the gym as it keeps him fit and energetic.

Ray J favorite things

• Science-Fiction-Filme – Independence Day (1996), Men In Black (1997), Splice (2009), Aliens vs. Predators (2007), The Thing (1982)

Ray J facts

1. He has a dog named Bully Babie who is also on Instagram.
2. In January 2017, he appeared in the 19th season of the British reality television series Celebrity Big Brother . However, he left the show shortly after a week.
3. He appeared in the cooking series My Kitchen Rules which aired on FOX. He competed against his sister Brandy.
4. When he was young, he moved to California with his parents and older sister Brandy.
5. In order for his wife, Princess Love, to conceive, Ray J had to quit smoking and eat healthily alongside exercising.
6. He is best friends with former boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr.
7. On November 13, 2017, it was reported that Ray J had inked a $31 million deal to launch its electronic transportation brand, Raycon.
8. Catch Ray J on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube VEVO and Facebook.