Momma Norwood Defends Ray J Amid Domestic Dispute Allegations
The mother of Ray J and Brandy is staunchly against detractors, particularly when their criticism targets her children.
“I trust everyone enjoyed a thankful Thanksgiving. Though the morning was a bit challenging, our family enjoyed a wonderful holiday meal. Sending my love, we travel again tomorrow,” Sonja B. Norwood, the mother of the entertainers, posted on Facebook on Thursday, November 27, acknowledging the special day. “Detroit! Anticipate our arrival!”
The supportive mother — presently accompanying her daughter and vocalist Monica on tour — concluded her message with a heart symbol and the tags #familyfirst and #TheBoyIsMineTour.
“You brought up an awful son,” an individual commented below the post, referencing Ray J, whose birth name is William Ray Norwood, Jr. “Season's Greetings!”
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Instead of removing or disregarding the remark, Sonja chose to respond. “My apologies, but I disagree,” she replied.
“Do you believe brandishing firearms and throwing women into swimming pools accurately depicts the man you nurtured,” the commentator retorted. “I certainly hope to perform better with my own.”
Ray J, aged 44, was taken into custody on Thursday morning following a call to police by his estranged wife, Princess Love, who alleged he aimed a weapon at her during a dispute broadcast live online. As reported by KTLA, law enforcement officials reached the 20000 block of Birmingham Way in Los Angeles at approximately 3:55 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning.
Love additionally informed officers that Ray J reportedly possesses a record of domestic abuse.
Us Weekly verified the artist was detained in a Los Angeles-area correctional facility subsequent to his apprehension and processing on suspicion of issuing a criminal menace. His bond amount was fixed at $50,000. By Saturday, November 29, he no longer seemed to be incarcerated.
Disturbing video of the incident under scrutiny circulated on social media. The recording starts with Ray J stating, “Do you all wish to drive intoxicated? Do you all wish to drive intoxicated? Drive intoxicated. Drive intoxicated, Princess,” prior to Love interrupting, “Ray, you just aimed a weapon–”
“Proceed to drive under the influence, princess. Do it,” Ray J furthermore articulates. “You intend to take my children? You and your inebriated relative? Because you are both intoxicated at the gathering of alcoholics? Take my children then, go on. Who will be driving? Tony, he has also been consuming alcohol.”
“You directed a firearm at us, you directed a firearm at us,” Love persists. She subsequently remarks, “Ray, you are an assailant of women.”
“That is typically what an intoxicated individual utters. Such as, are you seizing my daughter?” Ray J responds.
The couple, whose initial marital years were chronicled on VH1’s Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood, wed in August 2016 and have since initiated divorce proceedings on four distinct occasions. Love most recently submitted a divorce petition in February 2024. They are parents to daughter Melody Love, born in May 2018, and son Epik Ray, who became part of the family in January 2020.
Love submitted her initial divorce filing against Ray J in May 2020. That application was withdrawn in July 2020, yet Ray J then filed for divorce several months subsequent in September 2020 before withdrawing his own petition in March 2021. The vocalist initiated another filing in October 2021 and was granted its termination in March 2023.
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“It is advantageous for both of us to go our separate ways,” Love elucidated through Instagram in February 2024 following her fourth divorce filing. “We wish to affirm that this choice was reached deliberately and with reciprocal regard and concern for each other’s welfare. Although our marital bond may be concluding, we stay dedicated to jointly raising our children and fostering an encouraging and constructive family environment.”
