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United States Ray J transitioned from a child actor to a multi-talented entertainer and entrepreneur, known for his music career, reality television presence, and successful ventures in consumer electronics and cannabis.
Ray J co-founded a wireless audio brand called Raycon. As Chief Strategy Officer, Ray J leads strategic partnerships and branding initiatives, creating high-quality, affordable audio products.
Ray J is the founder of Raytroniks, a technology company that introduced a line of consumer electronics, including electric bikes, smartphone fans, and smartwatches, to the U.S. market. He secured product placements through celebrities like Sean Combs and Brandy, and athletic teams such as the L.A. Clippers.
William Ray Norwood Jr., professionally known as Ray J, was born on January 17, 1981, in McComb, Mississippi. He began his career at a young age, appearing in television commercials in 1989. His acting journey continued with a role as the foster son in “The Sinbad Show” from 1993 to 1994, which helped shape his early career. He later took on the role of Dorian ‘D-Money’ Long on the UPN series “Moesha” from 1999 to 2001, and subsequently played D-Mack on “One on One” from 2005 to 2006. In addition to acting, Ray J signed with Elektra Records in 1995, releasing his debut album “Everything You Want” in 1997, featuring the single “Let It Go,” which charted in the U.S. and New Zealand. He also contributed to the “Dr. Dolittle” soundtrack in 1998 with the single “That’s Why I Lie.”
Ray J’s music career saw further development with his second studio album, “This Ain’t a Game,” released in 2001 through Atlantic Records. This album included the single “Wait a Minute” (featuring Lil’ Kim), which peaked at number 30 on the U.S. Hot 100 chart. His third album, “Raydiation,” released in 2005, featured the successful single “One Wish,” a top 20 hit in multiple countries. A significant turning point in his music career occurred with his fourth album, “All I Feel” (2008), which spawned his highest-charting song to date, “Sexy Can I” (featuring Yung Berg), reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100.
Beyond music and acting, Ray J expanded into entrepreneurship and reality television. He starred in his own VH1 reality dating show, “For the Love of Ray J,” starting in 2009. He also co-starred with his sister Brandy in “Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business” from 2010 to 2011, documenting their family’s management efforts. In 2016, Ray J founded Raytroniks, a technology company specializing in consumer electronics like electric bikes and smartwatches. He then co-founded Raycon in 2017, a direct-to-consumer electronics brand for wireless audio products, where he serves as Chief Strategy Officer, leading strategic partnerships and branding initiatives.
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