Ray J

  • Carson, CA
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  • 1995
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Arriving on the heels of big sister/R&B star Brandy, rapper Ray J parlayed his success on television into a music career at the age of 14. Inspired by Brandy's early successes, he signed with Elektra in 1995, recording Everything You Want the following year. When he stepped back into the studio he called on the Neptunes, Rodney Jerkins, and several other hitmaking producers for This Ain't a Game, a pop-oriented record that featured more of his singing than his debut, but it wasn't the breakthrough success it was designed to be. He resurfaced with Raydiation in 2005 and All I Feel in 2008. ~ Bradley Torreano, Rovi

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Music

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  • I Hit It First featuring Bobby Brackins
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    I Hit It First featuring Bobby Brackins
  • Sexy Can I (Pop Up Video)
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    Sexy Can I (Pop Up Video)
  • Tie Me Down
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    Tie Me Down
  • Shorty Is A Weirdo
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    Shorty Is A Weirdo
  • Last Wish
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    Last Wish
  • Damn ft. Ray J
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    Damn ft. Ray J
  • Universal Man
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    Universal Man
  • Thug Luv
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    Thug Luv
  • Hood Girl
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    Hood Girl
  • 143 featuring Ray J
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    143 featuring Ray J

Interviews & Exclusives

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  • VH1 Holidays 2010: Posted - Ray J Sticks With Family For The Holidays
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    VH1 Holidays 2010: Posted - Ray J Sticks With Family For The Holidays
  • 5 Questions: Brandy And Ray J
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    5 Questions: Brandy And Ray J
  • Turn-Ons and Milfs
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    Turn-Ons and Milfs
  • Biggest Celebrity Crush
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    Biggest Celebrity Crush
  • BBW and Cheaters
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    BBW and Cheaters
  • Ray J's Top 5 Fitness Tips
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    Ray J's Top 5 Fitness Tips
  • The Perfect Girl
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    The Perfect Girl
  • Ray J On Snoop Dogg's "Sensual Seduction"
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    Ray J On Snoop Dogg's "Sensual Seduction"
  • Ray J On Aerosmith's "Jaded"
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    Ray J On Aerosmith's "Jaded"
  • Ray J On His Video Featuring Yung Berg "Sexy Can I"
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    Ray J On His Video Featuring Yung Berg "Sexy Can I"

Photos

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  • Ray J and Brandy attends the 2010 Vh1 Hip Hop Honors at Hammerstein Ballroom on June 3, 2010 in New York City.
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    Ray J and Brandy attends the 2010 Vh1 Hip Hop Honors at Hammerstein Ballroom on June 3, 2010 in New York City.
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  • Anthony Edwards and Ray J are seen backstage at the 2009 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 28, 2009 in Los Angeles, California
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    Anthony Edwards and Ray J are seen backstage at the 2009 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 28, 2009 in Los Angeles, California
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  • Brandy Norwood and Ray J sighting on April 13, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
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    Brandy Norwood and Ray J sighting on April 13, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
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  • Ray J arrives at "Rock The Vote" Hosted by Christina Aguilera held at the Esquire House Hollywood Hills on September 25, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
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    Ray J arrives at "Rock The Vote" Hosted by Christina Aguilera held at the Esquire House Hollywood Hills on September 25, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
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  • Tom Jones and Ray J attend the Hopkins vs. Calzaghe "Battle of The Planet" light heavyweight bout in The PH Ring at The Thomas & Mack Center on April 19, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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    Tom Jones and Ray J attend the Hopkins vs. Calzaghe "Battle of The Planet" light heavyweight bout in The PH Ring at The Thomas & Mack Center on April 19, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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  • Whitney Houston and Ray-J sit ringside for the Joe Calzaghe of Wales and Bernard Hopkins light heavyweight bout at Thomas & Mack Center on April 19, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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    Whitney Houston and Ray-J sit ringside for the Joe Calzaghe of Wales and Bernard Hopkins light heavyweight bout at Thomas & Mack Center on April 19, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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  • Ray J attends the Surprise Birthday Party For Melissa Forde Hosted by Hollywood Chuck and Rihanna April 8, 2008 New York City.
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    Ray J attends the Surprise Birthday Party For Melissa Forde Hosted by Hollywood Chuck and Rihanna April 8, 2008 New York City.
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  • Ray J visits MTV's "TRL" at MTV Studios Times Square on April 8, 2008 in New York City.
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    Ray J visits MTV's "TRL" at MTV Studios Times Square on April 8, 2008 in New York City.
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  • Ray J and his mother Sonja Norwood attend R&B Live Presents Ray J on April 1, 2008 in New York City, New York.
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    Ray J and his mother Sonja Norwood attend R&B Live Presents Ray J on April 1, 2008 in New York City, New York.
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  • Ray-J Visits MTV's "Yo! Sucker Free."
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    Ray-J Visits MTV's "Yo! Sucker Free."
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News

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    15 Musicians Turned Reality Stars (For Better Or For Worse)
    VH1 Tuner
    May 23, 2013
    Music and reality TV have a rather peculiar, but beneficial relationship for artists. Whether its a veteran artist trying to reignite the flame of the...
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    The 100 Greatest Songs Of the '90s
    VH1 Tuner
    May 23, 2013
    From the decade that brought us hits by Beck, Bell Biv Devoe, and Britney Spears, VH1 lists the 100 Greatest Songs of the ‘90s . Seattle’s grunge...
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    Buzz Bites (5/21/13): Kelly Rowland And Paulina Rubio Officially Confirmed As 'X Factor' Judges
    MTV Buzzworthy
    May 21, 2013
    Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio have been confirmed as the new "X Factor" judges. + Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio have been confirmed as "The...
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    Daft Punk, Thirty Seconds To Mars Release Albums; Fun. Performs 'Today' Summer Concert Series
    MTV Buzzworthy
    May 20, 2013
    Welcome to Buzzworthy's "The Week In Pop," where we round up new album releases, talk show musical guests, and TV performances by your favorite pop st...
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    'Wild 'N Out' Throwback Thursday: Lil Jon And Ray J [Photos]
    Remote Control
    May 16, 2013
    After a far too long hiatus, Nick Cannon's " Wild 'N Out " returns  July 9  to MTV2! As we await the highly anticipated sketch show comeback, each Thr...
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    Billboard Bits: Brandy/Ray J, Paisley/Underwood
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    Music Association male and female vocalists of the year Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will co-host the 42nd Annual CMA Awards on Nov. 12 in Nashvi...
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    Brandy, Ray J Sing With Parents on New Song | Billboard.com
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    soul/Let's talk about ... the things that are virtuous/Let's talk about the things that you know," Brandy sings on the soothing ballad, which was prod...
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    Game and Ray J Recording "Yesterday" [Video]
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    Some footage of Compton's own working on a brand new track... ... Game and Ray J Recording "Yesterday" [Video]
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    Ray J, Brandy Attend Ne-Yo's Annual Grammy Brunch; Celebs Talk Whitney Houston | Billboard.com
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    going to celebrate." In contrast, singer Estelle was visibly upset by the news of Houston's passing and refused to comment on the situation, while wil...
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    Ray J Gets Into Backstage Brawl At West Fest Concert
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    Ray J has a couple of hits under his belt, and on Thursday night, the "Sexy Can I" singer added a few more smashes after he got into a scuffle at Club...
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    Ray J Snipes at Kanye West, Kim Kardashian with 'I Hit It First' Single Art
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    The track, due April 9, arrives years after Ray J's infamous sex tape with the reality star. Ray J apparently can't quite quit Kim Kardashian. Years a...
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    Ray J’s Trashy “I Hit It First” Targets Kim Kardashian, World Eagerly Anticipates Kanye West’s Response
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    Ray J has planned a return to music, albeit one that may rehash ancient tabloid history. "I Hit It First" is not out until April 9, but thanks to rumo...
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    Ray J Announces New Single “I Hit That First,” Which May Target Kim Kardashian
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    Ray J has planned a return to music, albeit one that may rehash ancient tabloid history. "I Hit That First" is not out until April 9, but thanks to ru...
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    Ray J Drops 'I Hit It First' Video, Starring Kim Kardashian's Long Lost Twin
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    If Ray J's "I Hit It First" isn't about Kim Kardashian, then it must be about her doppleganger who also made a sex tape and went on then became one of...
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    Ray J Talks Being Done With 'Celeb Chicks,' His New Album, Teairra Mari and More
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    It seems Ray J has learned a thing or two after his experience with hitting it first. The 32-year-old visited The Wendy Williams Show Tuesday (May 21)...
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Discography

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  • For the Love of Ray J (2009)
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    For the Love of Ray J (2009)
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  • All I Feel (2008)
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    All I Feel (2008)
    Kr Urban
  • Raydiation (2005)
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    Raydiation (2005)
    Sanctuary
  • This Ain't a Game (2001)
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    This Ain't a Game (2001)
    Atlantic
  • Everything You Want (1997)
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    Everything You Want (1997)
    EastWest America
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