Whitney Houston‘s untimely passing last night left many numb, including close friend Ray J.
The R&B singer couldn’t hide his emotions as he and sister Brandy tried to celebrate her 33rd birthday at Ne-Yo’s Pre-Grammy Midnight Brunch.
Recent years have seen the ‘One Wish’ singer spotted frequently with Houston, however neither ever commented on the nature of the relationship.
More sombre shots below…
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Aww 🙁 so sad
Whoa, I’m surprised he even came out! My prayers are w/him.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yZcT35MCFk&list=UU6P5W5xhKwaLf4R1D4g8IFw&index=5&feature=plcp
I’m sorry for what I’m about to say but his clown a** makes me sick! Apparently Whitney considered him a close friend so if he was THAT inconsolable then he should’ve kept his a** in seclusion.
aww, bless.
Look at My Brandy Holding herself together in moments of Pain.. i love ths woman
He should have stayed at home.
Happy Birthday Brandy!!!
@MELYB, u said exactly what I was thinking!!!
Oh please! RAY J is so fake right now! Its obvious he ways the attention on him, and want to spark those “dating” rumors. He doesn’t even look sincere! Really? your going to try and get camera time from the death of someone?! You p**!
@MELB Agreed!! He just wanna make it seem like his ass is really going thru it for the media! F***** ASS!
THIS HAD TO BE A DAMPER ON HER BIRTHDAY.
POOR BRANDY.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qr3jWrocDM
Ray Gay is such a f****** d***** >.>
i truly hate ray j he probably didn’t even like Whitney. b**** a** riding on her fame he looks so fake in that pic he shouldn’t even show his face…….
Smh, sorry to say but I felt like he was part of the trouble she found herself in. I frankly am disgusted by him. He should have just stayed home.
This is sad that my idol lost her idol on her birthday. I’m not gonna take about the bad because the good will always outshine anything bad the press can say about Whitney. May she forever rest in peace, and she’s finally free of the demons that over took her here on earth. She’s now with the greatest Love of all.
Anyone else dislike ray j as much as I do? I mean if you are THAT sad, take your ass HOME AND CRY!
Why is he even out at a party. He’s just stupid and thats in reference to all the childish crap he’s always doing.
^In reference to Ray J, I’m no fan but he and Whitney were clearly friends and to be spewing hate at someone who has just lost a loved one is disgusting…, I’ve come to this site today to embrace and share in the memory of Whitney Houston who was loved by many but the amount of assholes trolling each post with vile messages of hate instead of compassion has just really left me breathless today. There are a few posters who have left tasteless attention whoring comments all over this site today and I think to still be finding them posting on here leaves me extremely disappointed at the moderating of this website. We lost a Legend last night and it is not too much to ask for and expect a little Respect from EVERYONE who comes here.
rayj just want attention…when whitney was alive wasnt not claiming they went together now he wants to say they was lovers
why are yall getting on Ray J stop assuming stuff
U people are outright mad. Ray J had gone to support his sister on her birthday and thats family duty. He had a close relationship with Whitney so he must be feeling it. Why can’t u be considerate for a moment and imagine yourself in that situation. He is human and have emotions. Its not easy news to any one so close. Think before posting a comment!!! U can’t just spew hatred on someone u only kno from tv. U dont even kno the nature of their friendship. Pliz get a life. If your lowlife self is holding back tears from this what about someone who was a friend? Use your big heads!! I m sorry to the Houstons and the Norwoods
Ray J did not say he and Whitney were dating. So shut your stinky mouths. I m no fan of Ray J but i can’t hep people coming on on him like this for no reason.
I wasn’t really a Ray J fan but I grew to like him over the past few years. In my eyes what really made him admirable was his respect for Whitney Houston. Even during her low points in her life, whenever Ray J. was questioned (from the media) about Whitney he always had good & respectful things to say about her. He was there for Whitney when nobody wanted to be seen w/ her. Ray J lost his true friend. Let him grieve. Happy Birthday Brandy.
I’m sorry but these pics were taking before they learned Whitney Houston passed…
Let me say THIS
You people are stupid, heartless and immature?
Did clive davis stay at home? Do you see Ray J up dancing smiling, having a good time? NO. he is supporting his sister and she is comforting him, How dare any of you judge him or his relationship and feelings towards Whitney, He is hurting way more than any of us posting on here.
It’s his sisters birthday and people deal with loss and pain differently so cut the b*******. let that man morn, You have no freaking right, He loved Whitney so did Brandy. have some damn respect.
Its really sad and pathetic that at a time of the loss of such a talented person, that there are individuals that feel the need to post such hateful comments. These are the same type of people who promote discrimination n bullying sometimes without even realizing it by the comments of calling someone a f***** n gay, think before you post people the more you post crap like this the more young n old alike feel its ok to treat others this way. My condolences to the houston family, Whitney will be greatly missed
Ray J, keep ur head dog. I feel ya pain bruh. She’s in a better place now. And remember only God can judge ya… happy b-day B!!!!!!! Luv.
ust hope Ray J was the second coming of Bobby Brown for Whitney!
Sad bc Brandy had to be close with her, seeing as tho they both starred in the Cinderella remake in the 90s.
RIP Whitney!
*Just hope Ray J wasn’t* …
Not that I think Bobby Brown can be blamed for Whitney’s death. Or her being on drugs, but he definietly was an enabler, and I hope Ray J wasn’t the same… even if just speaking about alcohol!
The Title Reads Brandy Comforts Ray J. New Headline, someone goes off on Ray J because someone snapped a picture of him in a time of grievance and now is targeted by people who just want to fuel hate.
So i guess… while sad, ray j called the popperatzi on himself and that indeed is a reason to go off on him while the music world is trying to get through something very hard.
I don’t understand why people in this world are so mean spirited on these blogs filled with so much hate and other people who are peaceful minded like me have to see it. People don’t even get paid to be this mean… why do it?
Ray J is so boring.
wow, you guys will find evil and anything! look at yourselves. i hope you don’t think you ‘re saints!
@so so mean spirited
they are cowards! they hide behind computer screens to spew their hate! they wouldn’t say these things to people to their faces. they would get the s*** beat out of them. just a bunch of cowards.
Ray J is soooooo lame. He can’t even pretend to be sad.
Ray J has been starving for attention for a long time! He will always be Brandy’s little brother and he’s hates it. I ran into Ray J years ago-I think Moesha was in reruns by this time. He was a little punk b**** trying way too hard to pick up a grown woman! It was comical cause he looked like a lil gayboy! He struck me as a bit”special” like off in a way. I definitely think he must be drugged up now after watching their show…he acts like an idiot and no one calls him on squat! Something is off in that family period, let’s not forget Brandy herself and that car accident killing someone! I love Brandy and felt bad she accidentally killed someone but her behavior how she dealt with it was not normal!!! You guys are blind if you don’t see that fake ass look on her face. She had to have a party the very next day and he had to go? This is staged all for show! Both of them need to hang it up. I think Gay Ray and Whitney were drug buddies, he probably supplied her with her final fix! Doubt they ever hooked up but he probably thought being with Whitney would elevate him somehow. Men hanging out drugged up in a motel are f*ckin…be real! Follow the drug trail from Whitney and I don’t doubt it goes right back to Ray J. Question is will he be charged like Brandy with a homicide? Ray J Has to be the dealer! Think about it
If your dissing Ray J over this picture .You need to stop. This guy just lost his friend or perhaps his lover. You wouldnt know in a million years what this man is feeling right now so chill .
Why are you people being so mean? Ray j is hurting. He knew this woman for years. If they friends or lovers its none of our business . Just let that man mourn in his own way.Damn!!!!!
Let’s respect And honor withney Houston memory and not attack ray j no one knows there relationship And he may needed to get out to cope with this tragic lost peace to the Houston family And God bless all our brothers And sisters.
Ray J must think we are all fools to buy into this crap.
FACT: he knew someone will snap a picture of him.
FACT: he was part of the “enablers” whitney had around him…
FACT: Brandy and Ray J are hurting over Whitneys death but will be SURE to captilize on it!!!
FACT: Ray J loves and needs attention and will ensure that everyone feels he was a “Kindred Spirit” with Whitney to spark curiosity thereby bringing attention to himself.
FACT: Brandy would’ve surely “understood” if Ray J couldnt make her “party” after losing “his dearest friend”.
There you have it…so all of you folks getting on those who are speaking the truth…Stop it!!! dont let your ignorance render you stupid (as Ray J and the like expect)