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Ray J is opening up about the shifting relationship between him and his family—revealing the current space him and Brandy are in after being close the entire lives!

Ray J Speaks From The Heart On Evelyn Lozada’s Podcast 🎧

While chopping it up on Evelyn Lozada and her daughter Shaniece Hairston’s joint podcast, Ray opened up about his complex relationship with his sister, legendary singer Brandy Norwood—and let’s just say, it got real emotional real fast.

“I Love My Sister, But I’m An Embarrassment To Them” 💔

Ray didn’t hold back when discussing how he feels within the family dynamic.

“I never wanted to be accepted. I feel like I’m an embarrassment,” he admitted. Evelyn noted that “Brandy has a very clean-cut image,” but Ray was clear: things between them have changed over time.

Brandy And The Kids Still Have A Tight Bond 👩🏾‍🦱👧🏽👦🏽

Despite the emotional distance, Ray J made it clear that Brandy remains deeply connected to his children.

“She speaks to them every day, they go to her house often,” he said, emphasizing the family bond still exists—even if things between the siblings are different now.

The Real Hurt: When Family Doesn’t Understand You 🧠💔

What hit hardest for Ray J wasn’t public criticism—but the way his family sees him.

“You only feel bad when your family has a problem with it,” he shared. “Not the comments. Not the people on the other side.”

Ray J Calls Out The Generational Disconnect: “Shame On Them” 😤📲

Ray kept it real in expressing his frustration.

“Shame on them. They’re not intelligent enough to know what’s going on in the digital world,” he said. Evelyn jumped in to defend his perspective, saying he’s “tapping into something they don’t understand.”

Digital Hustler Energy: “I’ll Never Go Broke” 💼📉📲

Ray closed out the conversation on a powerful note with his ability to not only master the internet but to stay relevant for the last thirty years.

“I love being on stage, but with the stuff I know and the codes I know—we’ll always be safe.”

“I know digital, and I know survival.”

Final Word: Standing On Business, Even When It Hurts 💼❤️‍🩹

Despite the emotional tension, Ray J remains unapologetic and focused on building his digital empire. His vulnerability struck a chord—and showed a side of him that many rarely see.