American singer and reality television personality Ray J has been taken into custody following a dramatic Thanksgiving morning confrontation during which he allegedly brandished a firearm and made violent threats, according to law enforcement sources.
Chaotic Thanksgiving Morning Arrest
Ray J, whose legal name is Willie Norwood, was arrested by Los Angeles Police Department officers at 4:08am on Thanksgiving and subsequently booked on a felony charge of making criminal threats. Official records obtained by the Daily Mail describe the charge as 'terrorising causing fear,' which falls under California penal code for threats causing immediate fear of serious bodily harm or death.
The singer remains detained in a Los Angeles jail with bail set at $50,000, according to sheriff's department officials. The incident unfolded at a residence in the Porter Ranch area, where police responded to reports of a possible domestic disturbance involving threats.
Live Stream Captures Dramatic Escalation
According to law enforcement insiders speaking to TMZ, the situation escalated when Ray J appeared on a live social media broadcast ranting about experiencing 'the worst Thanksgiving' of his life. During the emotional livestream, he claimed someone was attempting to take his children and that he felt threatened.
Viewers reportedly watched as Ray J reached for a handgun, appeared to load the weapon, and made statements interpreted as violent threats. He allegedly warned that if anyone approached his door, he would 'blow' them away. The situation intensified when his estranged wife, Princess Love, entered the scene holding one of their children and accused him of pointing the firearm at both her and their daughter.
Ray J denied these allegations, instead claiming that Princess Love and another individual were intoxicated. Moments later, a man entered the home and confronted the singer, triggering further escalation with Ray J allegedly issuing additional threats including statements that he would shoot the man.
Ongoing Divorce Proceedings and Previous Splits
This incident occurs against the backdrop of Ray J and Princess Love's ongoing divorce proceedings, which have been characterised by public tension and prior legal disputes. The couple have experienced multiple separations throughout their relationship, with Love first petitioning to end the marriage in March 2024, marking the fourth time they have split.
In April 2024, Ray J filed for joint custody of their two children, daughter Melody, 6, and son Epik, 5. According to documents obtained by PEOPLE, the singer also requested spousal support from Love, which remains undetermined. The paperwork indicated the need to divide their assets, including 'miscellaneous jewelry and other personal effects' along with Ray J's income from his music career.
On February 26, 2024, Princess Love shared a lengthy statement via Instagram announcing their latest separation, nearly eight years after they wed in 2016 at The Cathedral Of St. Vibiana in Los Angeles. She wrote about their 'heavy hearts' and stated that despite their decision to divorce, they remained 'committed to co-parenting our children and maintaining a positive and supportive family dynamic.'
Audio from the Thanksgiving livestream reportedly captured a child crying and the sound of approaching police sirens as officers arrived and began securing the residence. Princess Love was heard speaking with officers, mentioning that her son had told her a gun was on the table, though the audio remains partially unclear.
Authorities cleared the residence and took Ray J into custody without further incident. At this time, neither Ray J nor Princess Love has publicly commented on the alleged confrontation, and representatives for both parties did not immediately return requests for comment from the Daily Mail.
