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Ray J

Singer · Rapper · Actor

Known for Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood, Love & Hip Hop: Miami and Slasher Party.

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Overview

Ray J is an American singer and rapper whose credits include Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood. Other credits include Love & Hip Hop: Miami, Slasher Party (2019) and Notorious (2016). Ray J was born on January 17, 1981, in McComb, Mississippi.

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Last updated November 1, 2026

Quick Facts

Known for: Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood, Love & Hip Hop: Miami, Slasher Party
Occupation: Singer, Rapper, Actor
Also known as: William Ray Norwood
Born: January 17, 1981 in McComb, Mississippi
Credits listed: 9 (1996–2019)
Official links: Instagram · X · Facebook · Threads

Official Social Accounts

Film & Television Credits

2019 Slasher Party IMDb ↗
2018 Love & Hip Hop: Miami IMDb ↗
2016 Notorious IMDb ↗
2014 Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood IMDb ↗
2009 A Day in the Life IMDb ↗
2009 For the Love of Ray J IMDb ↗
2002 Brandy: Special Delivery IMDb ↗
1997 Steel IMDb ↗
1996 Mars Attacks! IMDb ↗

Full filmography on IMDb ↗

Connections

Family & partners

Former partner: Kim Kardashian (2002–2006)
Parent: Willie Norwood
Sibling: Brandy Norwood

Worked with

Love & Hip Hop: Miami: Sukihana, Derrick Milano, Gunplay
Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood: Soulja Boy, K. Michelle, Keyshia Cole, Omarion, Lil’ Fizz, Moniece Slaughter, Masika Kalysha Champ, Floyd Bentley
Notorious: Adam Rayner