Ray J Faces Criminal Charges After Thanksgiving Livestream Incident
American rapper and singer Ray J, legally named William Ray Norwood Jr, was arrested in Los Angeles early on Thanksgiving morning following a disturbing incident during a Twitch livestream where he allegedly threatened his ex-wife Princess Love with a firearm.
The Livestream Confrontation That Led to Arrest
The 44-year-old One Wish performer was in the middle of broadcasting live when the situation escalated dramatically. Norwood was reportedly arrested at 4am and formally booked at 6:38am into a Los Angeles correctional facility. According to reports, the confrontation began when Princess Love arrived at his property to collect their children - seven-year-old Melody and five-year-old Epik.
During the emotional livestream, Norwood could be heard making alarming statements including "I'm going to blow this f*****g s**t away, bro" if anyone approached his door. Viewers witnessed what appeared to be the loading of a handgun while Norwood declared this was the "worst Thanksgiving in the f*****g world."
Heated Exchange and Allegations Exchanged
The situation intensified when Princess Love entered the residence, immediately accusing Norwood of pointing the weapon at her and labelling him a "woman abuser." Meanwhile, Norwood countered with accusations of drunk driving against Love and her cousin, though Princess insisted she wasn't operating the vehicle.
As another man attempted to de-escalate the confrontation off-camera, Norwood allegedly threatened "I'll kill you bro" during what appeared to be a physical altercation. The distressing scene concluded with the sound of crying children in the background before police arrived at the property.
Legal Consequences and Relationship History
Norwood now faces a formal charge of making criminal threats with authorities setting his bail at $50,000 (approximately £37,000). This incident adds another chapter to the couple's turbulent relationship history, having experienced numerous separations and reconciliations over recent years.
The arrest comes despite public displays of reconciliation earlier this year, including being photographed sharing a kiss, suggesting the pair had managed to repair their relationship. The incident has raised serious concerns about domestic disputes playing out publicly through social media platforms.
