In a troubling incident, singer and actor Ray J, whose real name is Willie Norwood, was arrested early Thursday by the Los Angeles Police Department. The arrest followed reports of a domestic dispute that was allegedly broadcasted via livestream.
The 44-year-old entertainer, known for his hit songs and as the brother of famous artist Brandy, was apprehended after police received a 911 call regarding a possible custody confrontation. The caller indicated that Ray J might have been armed during the altercation.
After being taken into custody at the LAPD’s Van Nuys Station, Ray J’s bail was set at $50,000. As the situation unfolds, representatives for Ray J have been contacted for further comments.
According to reports from various celebrity news outlets, including TMZ, Ray J was livestreaming on Instagram prior to his arrest, expressing dissatisfaction with his Thanksgiving, which he described as “the worst Thanksgiving in the f—— world.” During the livestream, it is alleged that he brandished a handgun while arguing with his estranged wife, Princess Love, concerning the custody of their children.
Ray J and Princess Love’s relationship has been tumultuous; they married in August 2016 and have filed for divorce multiple times, with ongoing proceedings noted as recently as February 2024. The couple shares two children: Melody Love Norwood, 7, and Epik Ray Norwood, 5, and both starred together on the reality show “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood” from 2014 to 2019.
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