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Ray J and His Lady Loves

Since her split from Bobby Brown, Whitney Houston has been linked to Ray J. "She’s a great person and one of the greatest artists ever to do it and people want to see that experience again and that’s what I want to see and I know that’s what she wants as well and that’s the plan," Ray J says on Whitney's return.
By Essence · Updated October 30, 2020
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Ray J and His Lady Loves

Ray J and Kim Kardashian’s sex tape from their days together made him and even bigger star and her a household name.

“We were 21 and did that tape like six years ago,” he says. “We were weren’t even together when that tape came out. It was a terrible situation I’m just glad that I made it through.”

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Ray J and His Lady Loves

Ray J has always been close to big sis Brandy, appearing in her first music videos and starring on her hit show Moesha.

“When I was a teenager I didn’t really care about music especially with my sister being so successful, I was able to experience it through her,” he says.

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Ray J and His Lady Loves

Since her split from Bobby Brown, Whitney Houston has been linked to Ray J.

“She’s a great person and one of the greatest artists ever to do it and people want to see that experience again and that’s what I want to see and I know that’s what she wants as well and that’s the plan,” Ray J says on Whitney’s return.

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Ray J and His Lady Loves

Ray J and his first love, mom Sonja Norwood.

“I’ve gotten a lecture—as I should receive from my parents,” Ray J on his parent’s reaction to his sex tape. “They’ve always been strict with me especially growing up, but they’ve also been supportive in helping me get through this.”

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Ray J and His Lady Loves

“We’re building dynasties,” Ray J says on his relationship with Lil’ Kim. “She’s someone who inspires me and played a big part in my “Sexy Can I” single so I pay homage to her as someone who’s on my side.”

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