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Ray J Arrested After Allegedly Pulling Gun on Princess Love During Livestream

11/28/2025, 9:44:17 PM

Incident Overview: Thanksgiving Day Confrontation

On November 27, 2025, Ray J, whose real name is William Ray Norwood Jr., was arrested following a chaotic livestream incident at his home in Porter Ranch, Los Angeles. During the livestream, which began around 4 a.m., Ray J expressed distress over having “the worst Thanksgiving in the f***ing world” and accused his estranged wife, Princess Love, of attempting to take their children, Melody Love, 7, and Epik Ray, 5. The situation escalated when Ray J allegedly brandished a handgun, leading to his arrest on charges of making criminal threats, with bail set at $50,000.

Details of the Livestream

The livestream captured a heated argument between Ray J and Princess Love, who entered the scene holding their daughter. As tensions rose, Princess accused Ray J of pointing a gun at her and their child, to which he responded by denying the allegation and calling her and her cousin “drunk.” The confrontation included Ray J making violent threats, stating, “If these n**s step foot close to this door, I’m going to blow this f*ing s*** away, bro.” Audio from the stream also included the sound of a child crying and police sirens approaching.

Official Statements & Responses

Following the incident, Princess Love addressed the situation in an emotional video, emphasizing her commitment to her children's safety. She stated, “I would never do anything to put my kids’ lives in danger, including leaving them with a man who’s waving a gun around.” She urged Ray J to take accountability for his actions and suggested he seek rehabilitation. In contrast, Ray J claimed he was acting defensively, alleging that Princess and her cousin were intoxicated and attempting to take the children without his consent.

Criticism & Opposition

The livestream incident has drawn significant public concern regarding the safety of the children involved. Many social media users have called for supervised custody arrangements, expressing fears about the emotional impact of such volatile situations on the young children. Critics have highlighted the need for structured co-parenting arrangements to prevent future incidents.

Conflicting Reports & Gaps

There are discrepancies in the accounts of the incident. While Princess Love maintains that Ray J pointed a gun at her and their children, Ray J claims he was merely defending his home from perceived threats. Additionally, the police have not confirmed whether a firearm was recovered from the scene, nor have they disclosed the identities of all individuals present during the confrontation.

What's Next: Legal Proceedings

Ray J was released from custody later on the same day of his arrest. He is expected to appear in court on December 19, 2025, to face the charges against him. The ongoing legal disputes between Ray J and Princess Love, including custody arrangements and divorce proceedings, are likely to be further complicated by this incident.

Verbatim Quotes

  • “I love my kids and I would never do anything to put them in danger, including leaving them with a man who’s waving a gun around,” — Princess Love
  • “If these n*as step foot close to this door I’m going to blow this f*ing sh*t away, bro.” — Ray J
  • “I’m not going to let him deflect and make it about me, or make it seem like I was drunk. That was not the case,” — Princess Love
  • “Y’all can’t drive with these kids drunk. I’m not letting that happen. This dude is coming in my room, getting in my bed to take my kid. I’m going to defend my kids and I’mma defend my space.” — Ray J

This incident underscores the complexities and challenges of co-parenting amid ongoing legal disputes, raising serious concerns about the well-being of the children involved.