Ray J Claims He Almost Fought An Inmate Who Kept Pleasuring Themselves Next To Him In Jail

By Jacquez Printup on November 29, 2025 at 9:30 AM EST

Ray J and Princess Love posing together on the red carpet during the BET Awards.
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Ray J had a chaotic Thanksgiving holiday!

On Thursday, November 27, 2025, singer Ray J was arrested and charged with domestic violence after an explosive incident with the mother of his children, "Love & Hip Hop" star Princess Love.

A day later, Ray J addressed his arrest during a social media livestream video, informing his followers that his night in jail was far from enjoyable, as he almost fought a man he claimed was m-sturbating next to him.

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Ray J Says He Almost Fought A Man For Pleasuring Himself Next To Him In Jail

In a Kick stream, Ray J broke his silence about his night in jail, stating that it's not a place anyone should want to be. "I just got out of jail, it's not cool," he said.

As he went on, Ray, whose real name is William Norwood, claimed he had an unwanted interaction with a man who was allegedly "jacking off in jail" next to him.

According to the "I Hit It First" singer, the man's alleged actions almost sparked a fight between the two.

But it didn't stop there. Ray J further claimed that the unnamed inmate actually said his name during the alleged sexual act, prompting the reality star to tell his followers, "Never go to jail, y'all. It's really bad."

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Why Was Ray J Arrested?

Ray J at MTV Movie
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Ray J's bizarre interaction came shortly after the singer was arrested on Thanksgiving Day.

According to an earlier report from The Blast, tensions reached an all-time high between Ray J and his children's mother, Princess Love, on a livestream video in which he reportedly pulled a gun out and threatened to kill someone in his home.

Before that, he was seen on camera lamenting the terrible time he was having during the holiday, reportedly because someone was trying to take his children away.

The video got even more frightening after that as Ray J could be heard threatening to "blow this f-cking sh-t away" in the video.

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Ray J's Partner Called Him A 'Woman Abuser' In Shocking Video Footage

Ray J at the BET Awards 2022
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Ray J's partner, Princess Love, was full of emotion in the livestream video, holding her daughter, Melody, and accusing Ray J of pointing a weapon at them.

The altercation later took an unexpected turn when Princess Love accused Ray J of abusing women.

TMZ first reported on the "One Wish" singer's incident with the mother of his children, stating the latter could be heard speaking to police officers about the alleged incident during the livestream.

Ray was then arrested and taken to a Los Angeles jail, where he was booked and charged with making a criminal threat. He later posted $50,000 bond.

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Princess Love Breaks Her Silence, Vows To Keep Her Children Away From Danger

Ray J seen at a Labor Day weekend party singing new hit "Bestie" and slow dancing to what would be his 20th anniversary of his hit song "One Wish"
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Princess Love and Ray J were first married in 2016 before welcoming their daughter, Melody, in 2019, and son, Epik, in 2020.

Throughout their relationship, the pair have filed for divorce four times, with the most recent being in February 2024.

Following Ray's recent arrest, Princess Love broke her silence on the harrowing event in an emotional video titled "Enough is enough."

The reality star initially stated that her children's safety is her top priority and that she'd never leave them alone with a "man who's waving a gun around," seemingly pointing to Ray J.

Then, she doubled down on her earlier claim, stating that the singer has been allegedly "terrorizing" and "abusing" women.

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Princess Love revealed that the only reason she brought her kids around on Thanksgiving was so their dad could spend time with them during the holiday season.

However, she felt she couldn't leave them alone, stating that the last time he had the kids, they allegedly found him in bed with an unclothed woman.

She finished by telling the singer to focus on his well-being, adding, "You're more than a drunk."

Ray And Princess Love Had Another Altercation In March 2025

Ray J at the BET Awards 2023
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Ray and Princess Love's latest blowup isn't the first time the pair have had run-ins with the law.

As reported by The Blast in March 2025, the pair had a prior altercation following Ray J's performance on the Millennium Tour with R&B singers Sammie and Pleasure P.

Sources claimed that the father of two had been arguing with Princess Love about their divorce when Ray J allegedly started "yelling" while "possibly under the influence."

While Ray J was initially detained and held in the back of a police vehicle, the singer was released after an investigation determined there was no crime committed.

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