Ray J was arrested Thursday morning in Los Angeles following an alleged domestic dispute that was reportedly broadcast on a livestream, reports Baltimore Chronicle with reference to GMA. The singer, songwriter, and actor, 44, whose real name is Willie Norwood and who is the younger brother of multi-platinum artist Brandy, was taken into custody after authorities received a 911 call reporting a domestic incident.
Police informed ABC News that the caller indicated a possible custody dispute and mentioned that Ray J might have been armed. He was processed at the LAPD Van Nuys Station with bail set at $50,000. Representatives for Ray J and his attorneys were contacted by “Good Morning America” for comment.
According to celebrity outlets including TMZ, Ray J appeared to livestream the incident on Instagram, describing it as “the worst Thanksgiving in the f—— world.” Reports suggest that during the livestream, he allegedly took a handgun from a table and argued with Princess Love Norwood regarding custody of their children.
Ray J, known for hits such as “Wait a Minute” (feat. Lil’ Kim), “One Wish,” and “Sexy Can I,” married Princess Love in August 2016. Since then, the couple has filed for divorce four times, with the latest petition submitted in February 2024 according to a Los Angeles courthouse docket. The divorce proceedings remain ongoing.
Ray J and Princess Love, who starred together on “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood” from 2014 to 2019, share two children: Melody Love Norwood, 7, and Epik Ray Norwood, 5.
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