Ray J Sparks Controversy With Shocking Body Count Claims on Podcast

American singer and songwriter Ray J has made waves with startling claims about his sexual experiences during a recent podcast appearance.

Known for being the brother of singer Brandy and his past relationship with Kim Kardashian, Ray J did not shy away from controversial topics. On the podcast, he asserted that he knows women with a body count of 45,000, a claim that left the other guests visibly shocked. Despite their skepticism, Ray J insisted such numbers exist.

Turning the spotlight on himself, the singer also claimed that he has slept with 10,000 women.

Ray J is famously associated with the leaked sex tape involving Kim Kardashian, which propelled both to international fame. Since then, he has continued to maintain a bold public persona, unafraid of sparking conversation.

OPINION: Ray J’s Claims Are More About Shock Value Than Reality

While Ray J’s statements are sure to generate headlines and memes, it’s worth taking a step back. Numbers like 10,000 or 45,000 are almost certainly hyperbolic, serving more as entertainment and shock value than factual recounting.

What this episode highlights, however, is Ray J’s understanding of modern celebrity culture: provocation fuels relevance. In an era dominated by social media soundbites, being outrageous can keep someone in the conversation—sometimes even decades after their initial claim to fame.

It also raises a wider cultural conversation about how society talks about sexual experiences. While exaggeration and bravado are part of certain celebrity narratives, they can also distort public perceptions of relationships, intimacy, and consent.

Whether fans take his claims seriously or laugh them off, one thing is certain: Ray J knows how to make a headline—and spark discussion—even in 2025.