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Ray J on “For the Love of Ray J 2”
Ray J on “For the Love of Ray J 2”
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Ray J stars on VH1's reality dating competition series, "For the Love of Ray J."

Singer, songwriter, actor, and entrepreneur are just a few words to describe R&B sensation Ray J. With over a million albums sold, coveted roles on hit sitcoms, his own entertainment company and record label, Ray J has positioned himself as a contemporary renaissance man, one of today's hottest entertainers, and a Hollywood ladies' man.

Born Willie Ray Norwood, Jr. on January 17, 1981, in McComb, Mississippi, Ray J has matured right before our eyes as an actor and singer. In 1993, while older sister Brandy was making her mark in the music arena, at age 12, Ray J nabbed the role of LJ on comedian Sinbad's hit sitcom "Sinbad." A few years later, Ray J continued to build his acting chops, making appearances on various television sitcoms, including "Moesha" and "One on One" with Kyla Pratt. Independent film roles followed, but it was not too long before Ray J would turn to his first true love—music—and offer the world a string of soul-stirring chart-topping hits.

In 1997, Ray J released his first album, "Ev'rything You Want" (Elektra) and followed up with 2002's "This Ain't a Game" (Atlantic), which showcased Ray J's trendsetting instincts, considering he was among the first to collaborate with legendary production duo The Neptunes. Ray J's second album also featured the catchy and dynamic single "Wait A Minute," an international club favorite and collaboration with superstar rapper Lil' Kim.

But it wasn't until 2005 when Ray J founded and developed Knockout Entertainment, independently released his third album entitled "Raydiation," and his career began to take off. Reemerging as an independent artist helped Ray J score his biggest hit single, "One Wish." The galvanizing ballad, produced by mega-producer Rodney Jerkins, earned Ray J a BMI award and his first #1 single on the Billboard R&B charts, pushing "Raydiation" over the 400,000 sales mark—a phenomenal achievement for an independent release.

In the spring of 2008, Ray J released his most successful album to date, "All I Feel," a collection of ballads and up-tempo songs that showcase Ray J's versatility, including the chart-topping "Sexy Can I" with newcomer Yung Berg. The single went double platinum, reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 list, and became the fastest growing record in Koch Entertainment's distribution history.

With a solid music career under his belt, Ray J continues to dabble in television. After a string of successful hosting gigs on BET, in 2009, Ray J will make a splash in the reality realm, with his own dating series on VH1 called "For the Love of Ray J." The reality show will showcase Ray J's affinity for luxury and his lavish lifestyle as he searches for his ideal woman.

Ray J's highly anticipated fifth album, tentatively called "Raydiation 2," will be released in the summer of 2009.






RAY J: FACTS

How tall is Ray J? How old is Ray J? Where was Ray J born? Find out here.

Age: 29 years old
Birthday: January 17, 1981
Height: 5' 7"
Nickname: Ray Jay
Full Name / Real Name: Willie Ray Norwood Jr.
Birthplace: McComb, MS




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Ray J on “For the Love of Ray J 2”Brandy and Ray J Take Over the Family BusinessPremiering on Sunday, April 11, "Brandy and Ray J: A Family Business" gives a first hand glimpse into the lives of the superstar siblings and their music production company run by their mother. Read more...
“For the Love of Ray J” Contestants for Season 2'For the Love of Ray J' Season 2 Gives R&B Star a Second Chance to Find Soul MateRay J is back to try his hand at love a second time around on Season 2 of the dating competition series premiering on Monday, November 2. Read more...
Michael Jackson'BET Awards '09' Pays Tribute to Michael JacksonOn top of the show honoring the likes of Jamie Foxx, Beyonce, Lil Wayne, Ne-Yo, Keri Hilson and LeBron James, Janet Jackson makes an emotional appearance on behalf of the family thanking fans for their support. Read more...
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congrats Ray J you actually becamse a trending topic on twitter...too bad you still won't sell a lotta records lol
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#nowwatching for the luv of ray j reunion....
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RT @1DivaNisha Eva since ray j didn't pick jaguar I just gave up on his whole show. He's just a dumb ass-i agree
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Ray J is a fool..still don't knw why I'm watching this reunion ish
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yo #why didnt LaLa host the RAY.J reunion show?
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#nowplaying the last 30 minutes of Ray J ReUnion Show
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The 400, Ray J and VH1 present: Grammy Award Winning singer and actress Brandy In The Studio With The 400 this Thursday @Mansion.
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OMG ray j bogus and wake up Thecookid
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@VH1MZBERRY are you going to still date ray j
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Sum1 give Ray J an oscar. This dude can act!
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RT @NikkiD0LL does ray j have a twitter? i wanna tell him how lame he is << hahahahaha omg
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ray j is soo damn whack lol.like for real, cornball.
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Ray J is so hollywood... Wtf
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#honesty I dnt like ray j
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I'd love to see Ray J nude
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