Judge slaps Ray J with 6 criminal charges
The singer and reality TV star is facing a steep climb after his Thanksgiving arrest
Ray J, the singer, entrepreneur, and reality television fixture whose career has long unfolded in the glare of public scrutiny, is once again confronting serious legal trouble — this time following a Thanksgiving Day arrest that has placed his personal life and public image under renewed examination.
Authorities say police were called to Ray J’s Los Angeles-area home in the early morning hours of Nov. 27 after receiving a report of a domestic disturbance involving an alleged assault with a deadly weapon.
According to FOX 11, officers arrived at the Porter Ranch residence just before 4 a.m., detained the performer — born William Raymond Norwood Jr. — and recovered multiple firearms from the home. Ray J was taken into custody, bail was set at $50,000, and he was released on bond later that same morning.
Ray J faces 6 misdemeanors
While the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office ultimately declined to file charges, the case did not end there. The Los Angeles City Attorney has since charged Ray J with six misdemeanor counts, FOX 11 reported. Those charges include brandishing a firearm, assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury, and child endangerment, among others.
Ray J has been charged with six misdemeanor offenses ranging from brandishing a firearm, use of force, to child endangerment. This comes after he was arrested on Thanksgiving for allegedly making criminal threats against his estranged wife, Princess Love. https://t.co/QPK0HAAOrv
— FOX 11 Los Angeles (@FOXLA) December 19, 2025
Ray will soon face the charges
His arraignment is scheduled for Friday, where he is expected to formally respond to the allegations.
The arrest marks the latest flashpoint in what has been a turbulent chapter for the 44-year-old entertainer., who first rose to prominence in the late 1990s with R&B hits and later became a familiar presence on reality television, has spent years navigating the blurred lines between celebrity, family life, and controversy. In recent months, that tension has been particularly visible in his marriage to Princess Love.
Princess Love addresses her fans
Princess Love, who shares two children with Ray J, recently filed for divorce from the singer for the fourth time, underscoring the on-again, off-again nature of their relationship. Their struggles have frequently played out in public, from televised arguments to candid social media posts. The Thanksgiving arrest, however, appears to have pushed matters into more serious territory.
In the days following the incident, Princess Love addressed the situation publicly, striking a measured but firm tone. She said she hopes Ray J “gets help,” while emphasizing her own focus on stability and privacy. “I’ve been doing a really great job of protecting my peace and staying off of social media and just going to work and taking care of my kids,” she told her 4 million Instagram followers in a video.
Her comments also reflected concern about safety, particularly where their children are concerned. “I would never do anything to put them in danger,” she added, “including leaving them with a man who’s waving a gun around.” The statement, stark in its wording, highlighted the gravity of the allegations and the emotional weight surrounding the case.
For Ray J, the charges arrive at a moment when he has been attempting to balance reinvention with responsibility. Beyond music and television, he has built a reputation as a businessman, launching consumer electronics ventures and positioning himself as a savvy entrepreneur. Yet, as this latest arrest demonstrates, past patterns of volatility continue to follow him.
Legally, the case now moves into the city court system, where misdemeanor charges can still carry significant consequences, including potential jail time, fines, mandatory counseling, or other court-ordered conditions if he is convicted. Publicly, the impact may be just as lasting. In an era when celebrity behavior is scrutinized in real time, incidents involving alleged domestic violence and child endangerment tend to reverberate far beyond the courtroom.
As Ray J prepares for his arraignment, the situation remains unresolved, with many questions still unanswered. What is clear is that this Thanksgiving incident has become more than a fleeting headline—it is a pivotal moment that could shape the next chapter of his career, his family life, and his standing with the public.
