In today's g-fab news: Ray says he is not "Gay J".
The singer and star of VH1's For the Love of Ray J responds to somewhat persistent gay rumors, the most recent being hurled by a former contestant on his show, Monica "Danger" Leon. Over the weekend, she appeared on Los Angeles radio and claimed Ray J has been "smashing" rapper Young Buck for "years"
This morning, Ray J appeared on TT Torrez' popular radio show on Richmond's 92.1 FM and responded to Leon. Ray J's statement is one of the better responses to gay-baiting that we've seen in hip-hop. Rough transcript:
"I'm not gay but at the same time I have love for gay people, girls and dudes. I have friends who are gay, female and male. I'm not trippin' and I'm secure in my sexuality. I don't want people to think I like dudes, because I don't, but at the same time I work in Hollywood and [there] are many gays who work here. I'm not going to bash the gay community ... they are some really good people."
Ray J adds that Danger was upset he "hadn't returned her calls" and was "going through some drama", apparently referring to her recent psychiatric hospitalization and the court-ordered removal of her children.
Ray J, whose real name is William Raymond Norwood, Jr, is the younger brother of singer/actress Brandy. He's previously appeared at black gay pride events and it sounds like he's been getting some good advice. Listen to his radio interview with TT Torrez here.
I have always liked Ray J.
Many people will be surprised to find that he's a VERY SAVVY businessman, who probably has more net worth than artist selling 10x the records as him.
He's a good brother with a great heart and always shows love when I see out (last time on a flight to LA).
Posted by: TheRevKev | 11 January 2010 at 18:22
I hope its not a public relations advice. I hope he really feels that way but we will never know. But he handled it well.
Posted by: Terrell | 11 January 2010 at 18:25
"Public relations" advice means how you deal with the public. It doesnt really matter if that's how he "really" feels or if that was his advice. I think he handled it well. There are plenty of people (ie certain politicians) who may "really" be sympathetic to gays but are publicly told to do the opposite. Actions speak louder than words and Ray J's actions and words are very good.
Posted by: Chris Cruz | 11 January 2010 at 18:35
i am a Ray J stan. That boy is bad and it shows! Most other brothas would have went off and gaybashed to prove their masculineity but naw Ray j kept it cool, love him with his sexy self!
Posted by: Lenear | 11 January 2010 at 18:46
lets see there's also a tape of him with Kim kardashian... he handled this well..
Posted by: Bill | 11 January 2010 at 19:56
So this random broad uses homosexuality as a way to defame and demean a heterosexual man. Good to know that Homosexuality is a joke and an insult that she thinks she can just bandy about and use to ruin a otherwise respectable young man.
What a disgrace and a pathetic excuse for a woman.
Posted by: HUM 2023 | 11 January 2010 at 20:06
Whatever the case is, the statement is carefully worded and greatly appreciated. At least he cared enough not to offend us.
Posted by: FREELEO | 11 January 2010 at 22:13
Yall know that Danger girl is NUTTIER than a FRUITCAKE! You have to take the mess she says with a grain of salt! That thang lost custody of her new born child, because she's CRAZY!! LOL!
Posted by: Isis | 11 January 2010 at 22:41
@ Freeleo:I agree. I like this response by Ray J.
@ Isis:Yes, Miss Danger is definitely a little mental, you can't believe anything she says. I'm surprised people even believed her.
@ Rod:Nice to see Ray J and some of the 'hood news on the blog. Keep it up lol
Posted by: DeAndre | 12 January 2010 at 01:26
Well I was NEVER a Ray J fan. I don't listen to his music. I don't follow his show. I don't follow his career. But I think he handled this very well and in a very mature manner. This sort of reminds me of another RnB singer recently having to defend their sexuality. Though I think this person handled it a bit too roughly in trying to defend their sexuality, that person still showed that they are an ally and supporter of our community stating they would continue to visit LGBT events and venues. I completely understand that not wanting to be considered Gay is not always about hate, you just don't want to be confused for something you know you're not. I HATE it when people confuse me for straight. They don't like it when they are confused for gay. Nice comments.
Oh an much agreed @HUM 2023. Could not have put it better myself.
Posted by: DT | 12 January 2010 at 08:53
I really don't care what he says, he will always be lame and vile YUK!
Posted by: CAJIVA | 12 January 2010 at 11:09
That response was fake! If you have to keep boasting that you got females over and over, you trying to cover. He protest too much. Negro is a fruit and everyone in LA knows.
Posted by: Whatuthink | 12 January 2010 at 12:23
Who?
Posted by: VJ | 12 January 2010 at 16:31