Ray J

PersonBorn Jan 17, 1981 (age 45)McComb, Mississippi, USA

American R&B singer (born 1981)

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Ray J

Ray J, born William Ray Norwood Jr. on January 17, 1981, in McComb, Mississippi, is an American R&B singer and actor. Raised in Carson, California, he is the younger brother of singer and actress Brandy Norwood and the first cousin of rapper Snoop Dogg. Ray J gained early fame through television commercials and made his acting debut in the TV show 'The Sinbad Show' from 1993 to 1994. In January 2017, he participated in the nineteenth season of the British reality TV series 'Celebrity Big Brother.' With a successful career in both music and acting, Ray J has established himself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

Buzz Score1.3

Daily update · May 21, 2026

Ray J ranks #4,323 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 1.3. Ray J peaked at #5,581 of all time (Jan 28 - Feb 26, 2026). Ray J ranks #3,043 over the past 365 days.

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#5,581Overall rank

Jan 28 - Feb 26, 2026

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#3,043Overall rank

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Insecure

Rufus · 1 ep · 2016 – 2021

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

All That

Self - Musical Guest · 1 ep · 1994 – 2005

Ridiculousness

Self · 1 ep · 2011 – Present

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Self - Guest · 2 ep · 2009 – Present

Love & Hip Hop Miami

Love & Hip Hop Miami

Self · 25 ep · 2018 – Present

Punk'd

Self · 1 ep · 2003 – 2012

The Wendy Williams Show

The Wendy Williams Show

John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A.

John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A.

Self · 1 ep · 2024

Sherman's Showcase

Sherman's Showcase

Ray J · 1 ep · 2019 – Present

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Mars Attacks!

Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored

Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored

Cliff (12 Yrs.) (as Willis Norwood Jr.) · 1996

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Ray J

Ray J, born William Ray Norwood Jr. on January 17, 1981, in McComb, Mississippi, is an American R&B singer and actor. Raised in Carson, California, he is the younger brother of singer and actress Brandy Norwood and the first cousin of rapper Snoop Dogg. Ray J gained early fame through television commercials and made his acting debut in the TV show 'The Sinbad Show' from 1993 to 1994. In January 2017, he participated in the nineteenth season of the British reality TV series 'Celebrity Big Brother.' With a successful career in both music and acting, Ray J has established himself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

Buzz Score1.3