Ray J Denies Involvement Whitney Houston 2012 Death

Ray J has publicly denied rumors that he was involved in Whitney Houston's death, clarifying that he was not present when she died and was instead performing in San Diego. He expressed his deep love for Houston, stating they were in a romantic relationship and planning to announce it publicly before her untimely passing. Ray J addressed persistent online accusations claiming he was responsible for Houston's death, calling them false and hurtful, and emphasized that he never used drugs with her nor sold drugs, despite recent court testimonies that tried to link him to drug dealing. He recounted being initially denied access to Houston's hotel room by her bodyguard, which may have contributed to public confusion about the timeline of events. Throughout the interviews, Ray J stressed his respect for Houston's legacy and the pain caused by misinformation, explaining his decision to speak out to defend himself and protect his family from ongoing rumors. These clarifications came during a July 25 interview on Cam Newton's "Funky Friday" podcast and have sparked various reactions on social media.