ARTIST

Ray J

Arriving on the heels of big sister/R&B star Brandy, rapper Ray J parlayed his success on television into a music career at the age of 14. Born in McComb, Missouri, Ray J's family moved to Carson, California, when he was still a toddler, landing him in the center of the entertainment industry. He started auditioning for commercials at age eight, scoring several gigs until he caught the eye of comedian Sinbad, who was casting children for his upcoming TV show. Ray J got the role playing Sinbad's foster son until the show was canceled in 1993. From there, he began acting in movies, appearing in the films "Steel" and "Mars Attacks!" in minor roles.

At the same time, he was also itching to try his hand at the music industry, inspired by Brandy's early successes. He...
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