Ray J is pulling up to ‘The Jason Lee Show‘ uncut, unfiltered, unapologetic, and undeniably himself. He’s not only doubling down on his sex tape allegations against Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner, but he also talks about his ties with President Donald Trump and Diddy, and explaining his viral crash outs.
Ray J Is Uncut, Unfiltered, And Unapologetic On ‘The Jason Lee Show’
While speaking host Jason Lee, Ray doesn’t try to clean anything up. He leans into all of the questions that people have been asking and he answers them in his own way — whether it’s uncomfortable, funny, or a little chaotic.
The internet antics, the headlines, the stories that keep going viral — Ray is breaking down what’s real and what’s part of the show. There’s a constant tug-of-war between Ray J the entertainer and the man behind him, William “Willie” Ray Norwood Jr.
Ray also talks about pivoting from entertainment and building in tech, studying the algorithm, and why going extreme online has been both a strategy and a risk. However, things take a turn when Ray begins speaking on his health. He shares how serious it really is, and the choices he knows he needs to make, but hasn’t fully committed to yet. Ray and Lee later get into loyalty, friendships, industry relationships, and situations that have followed the singer and reality star for years.
While some of Ray’s comments sound calculated, some of it sounds emotional, and some of it feels like he’s still figuring it all out in real time. Regardless, Ray shows up unpolished and all over the place, but he remains honest and vulnerable. This is Ray J exactly as he is right now.
Ray J Talks Being A Proud America, His Donald Trump Relationship, His Best Friend Amber Rose Turning Fully MAGA, And His LGBTQ+ Support
As the interview opens, Lee points out Ray wearing an American flag pin on his suit. Ray begins to open up about his views on politics and being a proud American. He says the pin “was a gift from somebody big in politics.” However, he claims he doesn’t want to disclose the person. But Lee smirks and asks, “Was it from Trump?” Ray continues to claim:
“Politics are catered for people in different times of their life. Politics is like sexuality. It’s TMI. It’s too much information. It’s very different for everybody. And so, once you start saying what you represent or who you’re gonna support, it creates and sparks up so many different things. It’s kind of like religion.”
While speaking on his relationship with Donald Trump, Ray opens up about his best friend Amber Rose fully turning MAGA and supporting President Trump.
“She’s heavy [MAGA] and she’s been doing great. I think the future for what she’ doing, even in that world, is far beyond what people can imagine. It’s a beautiful thing to be able to have differences and have friends that you can relate to at the same time. But, I love Amber… I think she believes in the [MAGA] movement. But then, also, she’s honest with herself. I think she’s very outspoken. But, when you get to know her, she’s one of the sweetest people in the world. She’s super loyal. She’s extremely smart. And she really has her sh*t together.”
While speaking on his relationship with Amber Rose, Ray J addresses allegations weaponized by Joseline Hernandez. The three celebrities appeared on a celebrity season of BET’s ‘College Hill,’ where Rose and Hernandez ended up in a physical fight. During a recent online attack against Rose, Hernandez alleged that the former slept with Ray.
“I never had a problem with Joseline. Then out of nowhere, she just started to talk a bunch of sh*t about me and Amber. It was confusing ’cause we’ve (Ray and Joseline) always been cool. And just because me and Amber [are close] I didn’t understand why she was so mad at me because of the situation that happened with them. She said a lot of stuff and then I said one thing and I haven’t heard anything since. I went crazy. I got nothing but love for her, and I barely talk sh*t about women. I just don’t believe in that. But, it had to be done in defense. And it was still tasteful, but it was long. It was 14 minutes.”
Ray J Talks Donald Trump Relationship And If Diddy Will Get A Pardon, Also Says ‘Everybody Is In Trouble’ When He Gets Out
Continuing to speak on his relationship with Trump, Ray answers the question about using his ties and helping Diddy get a pardon.
“The pardons aren’t happening yet. But, I think before he leaves office, he’s going to issue out a lot pardons. So, if Diddy is in there still, I don’t see why Trump wouldn’t consider it. And I’m just speaking from my mind.”
Ray says Diddy’s trial was all over the place and that he thought Puff would “be out sooner” than his 4 year sentence. He also recalls prosecutors mentioning his name and accusing of dealing drugs. He then addresses allegations in the media of being a drug dealer of over 20 years. Ray says after that he hit the studio with Boosie Badazz and made a song called “Drug Dealer.”
Ray also believes Diddy will “turn a new leaf” in prison and come home rehabilitated. However, he does admit, “Everybody’s in trouble” once Diddy comes home. He even jokes that he’s in trouble, despite defending Diddy the whole time.
The singer also speaks on his support for the LGBTQ+ community and his Gaygency, which manages members of the community. Ray says he sits on the board. He continues to speak on his Ray Pride company and how it will be a sponsor for Gay Pride events. Ray explains his open and vocal support of the LGBTQ+ community and shares how some people don’t know how to show up.
Ray J Talks His Recent Health Scares And Doctors And Family Advising Him To Take Health Seriously
While continuing to open up about his trolling and internet antics, Ray talks his streaming strategy. He says he’s “risky and loud,” but it sadly led to all of his recent health scares. As he addresses a headline about a fan stealing his heart monitor, Ray confirms the news was “absolutely real.” He says he doesn’t troll when it comes to health.
“Playing around with your health is a cheat code. I don’t like it. I don’t respect that troll. I am still sick. My heart was beating like 20% (out of 65%). And I got a callous in the left side of my heart. It’s like dead.”
He continues to share some of the treatments and medications to better his health. Ray also admits he hasn’t been taking them daily. He says if he doesn’t take his health seriously, “there probably will be a reaction, a crazy sick moment,” which he says he’s had before, in the past six months. He says, “If I do better I’ll get better. If I don’t, I won’t.” He continues to explain how he began experiencing these heart issues.
He says staying up for days streaming and partying, drinking alcohol, and popping Adderall (for his “heavy ADHD) are all to blame. Ray also talks about the viral videos of him performing with blood dripping from his eyes. He says it was real blood and that he had put medicinal drops in his eyes that strolled down his face.
Ray J Says He’s Scared Of Kris Jenner ‘Doing Something’ To Him While Addressing Sex Tape Drama And Deal She Allegedly Brokered
After Ray speaks on his viral feud with Sammie, he talks about his lengthy legal battle with Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner. Lee asks Ray if he fears KJ and he replies:
“Am I scared of Kris Jenner? Absolutely not. Am I scared that she’ll try to do something to me? Yeah. I’m not scared that she would do something to me, but am I on alert? Yeah.”
Lee asks if he believes she’d “drop a bag to have a hit done.” Ray replies:
“I wouldn’t put it past her. In my opinion, I wouldn’t put it past her. Especially because of what I am, and what we are, and what they are, and what I know, and what’s being displayed and shown, as the months go by it all comes out.”
Nearing the one-hour mark of the three-hour interview, Ray begins to address his legal drama with the Kardashians, which takes over an hour to break down. Ray recalls his infamous 2023 Instagram Live, where he pulled out all of the Rayceipts on the Kardashians and his Kim K sex tape drama.
Ray J Recalls Meeting Up With Kanye West During Resurfaced Kim Kardashian Sex Tape Drama, Alleges Kardashians Offered Him $5 Million
He says he was absolutely ready to burn Calabasas down and explains why he got silent right after the live. Ray J admits, “something happened,” adding that he was asked to sit down and did so with Kim Kardashian.
During the sit down, Ray alleges the Kardashians offered him $5 million. With that offering, Ray and Kardashian agreed to each no longer speak on the sex tape. But not even a month later, the family spoke about the drama on their then-new reality show on Hulu and Disney. Ray continues to break down the sex tape drama and the deal he alleges Kris Jenner brokered, with Kim K and Ray J signing contracts.
Ray recalls meeting up with Kanye West, who was married to Kardashian at the time of the series airing. He says they had Ye defame him as the family mentioned the laptop exchange. Ray continues to expose the truth behind the alleged sex tape and call out the lies spewed from the other side.
Ray J Talks Strained Relationship With Sister Brandy And Getting Her Into Trouble After Defending Her Against Cam’ron, Mase, And Shyne
The singer later speaks on his strained relationship with sister Brandy, and recently claiming he “wasn’t a brother, but a c*nt.” He speaks on his constant support for his best friend and how his unwavering defensive tactics sometimes gets his sister into trouble.
He admits his wrongdoings and apologizes for his antics. Ray says he wants to be close again with his sister and be there for her. Ray says, for his sister, it will always be up, as he recalls crashing out on livestream after Cam’ron, Mase, and Shyne made allegations about her dating life. He says, “They was all being slick. All of them.” Ray also admits he wasn’t allowed to be at his sister’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony. He suggests it was because of his online comments in defense of his sister.
After opening up about being a protective brother, Ray gets personal about being a protective father. He shares two children, Melody Love Norwood, 7, and Epik Ray Norwood, 6, with estranged wife Princess Love. He says it’s because of them that he’s so steadfast with clearing up the allegations about him.
Ray J Explains His JAY-Z and Beyoncé Allegations And Recalls Candace Owens Bringing Him And Kanye West Together After Resurfaced Sex Tape Drama
Later, Ray J gets into the allegations he made about JAY-Z and Beyoncé during Brandy and Monica‘s joint tour, which featured Kelly Rowland. He says he never saw the couple ignoring Brandy, but heard things. He says he loves both JAY and Bey. However, he was saddened to hear that they never connected with Brandy after allegedly popping out for 5-6 shows.
Ray later spoke on his role as host of Zeus Network’s ‘Love Cabin‘ dating show. He speaks on his own network, Tronix, and a third called “Nothing But Kontent,” on which he partnered with his manager Wack 100, and Wack’s other client, Blueface. He says NBK is powered by Tronix and bringing more heavy-hitting content as Tronix had limited material.
Ray continues to speak on Black Media and then reveals if streaming is hurting his legacy. He admits he lost his mind and is turning his life around. Ray then talks about Kanye West and Candace Owens. He gives Owens her flowers for being the bridge between him and Ye. He said him and Ye spent a couple days with Owens, “going anywhere where Ye wanted to, in the midst of all the turmoil.”
By interview’s end, Ray plays a game of “Name Drop,” and shares his honest thoughts on: Diddy, Boosie, Brandy, Lemuel Plummer, Faith Evans, DDG, and Tyrese.
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