US singer and reality TV star Ray J.
American singer and reality television personality Ray J has drawn widespread attention after making controversial claims about the number of women he says he has been involved with.
During a recent interview with former Cam Newton, the 45-year-old entertainer, whose full name is William Ray Norwood Jr., stated that the number had risen to 12,500.
Ray J revisited remarks he made in November 2025, when he had claimed the figure stood at 1,000. In the latest discussion, he significantly increased that number and said it referred to different individuals rather than repeated encounters.
He also made further statements about his lifestyle while on tour, suggesting he regularly met multiple women during travel.
The comments quickly generated strong reactions across social media, with many users questioning the accuracy of the claims, while others criticised the personal nature of the revelations.
Ray J’s latest remarks come months after he disclosed health concerns earlier this year, saying doctors had warned him following a hospitalisation linked to pneumonia and heart-related complications.
