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Ray J Responds to Brandy's Alleged Message After Kai Cenat Sleepover Controversy

Originally posted on Music Times
By Madelaine Panganiban | Last updated Apr 11, 2025 10:52 AM ET

Ray J is speaking out after his sister, Brandy Norwood, allegedly criticized him over his recent comments during a livestream with popular internet personality Kai Cenat.

Earlier this week, Ray J joined Kai Cenat's stream and asked why he hadn't been invited to one of the streamer's well-known sleepovers, which have featured celebrities like Kevin Hart and Druski. But his wording raised eyebrows, Billboard said.

"I want to sleep with y'all... that's how I meant it; pause, I know. That was a lot," Ray J said during the call, adding that he just wanted to join the stream for fun and not in a strange way.

He even joked about joining them in the shower — with clothes on — referencing a past stream where Kai showered while wearing trunks.

Soon after the moment went viral, Ray J shared a screenshot of a message from someone named "Rocket" in his phone — believed to be Brandy — with the message, "Come on Ray? What's going on with you? You're so much better than this!!"

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Ray J Responds to Brandy's Criticism, Reveals Family Struggles

The message appeared to hit Ray J hard. He posted a long response on his Instagram Stories on Wednesday, April 9, where he opened up about feeling misunderstood by his family.

"My sister hates who I am! And all I'm doing is being myself!" he wrote. "I don't know how to be better than who I am. I tried. But I get depressed trying to change when I don't have a wife anymore and I have no stability!!"

According to AllHipHop, he went on to say that criticism from his family affects him more than from anyone else. "I'm sorry to my sister for who I am. And my mom. I don't give a f--- about nobody else's feelings — but when it's my family it makes me feel alone. So I turn up more!!"

Ray J also left a message for his kids, Melody and Epik. "If it wasn't for you... I would've been locked up or dead!!" he wrote.

Neither Brandy nor her team have confirmed the message or commented on Ray J's public response.

This article first appeared on Music Times and was syndicated with permission.

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