Ray J is opening up about his run-in with Diddy’s sons at a Halloween party and admitted that while he played a part in escalating the situation, he felt the need to defend himself.

As BOSSIP reported multiple sources witnessed Diddy’s sons, Justin, Christian, and Quincy, surround Ray J at an L.A. Halloween party. He later confirmed an altercation occurred while speaking with Wack 100 on a recent livestream, but Brandy‘s brother was vague about what went down,

Later, Ray J joined an Instagram Live session with Nicki Minaj and gave details about his interaction with Diddy’s sons.

“No, we didn’t have a fight. We had a big argument right outside the club,” said Ray J.

As for who started the big argument, the father of two admitted that he may have been the culprit.

“This time, I think I got loud and got aggressive,” he told Nicki Minaj. “But it was the third time this happened, so I felt like I needed to stand up for myself.”

“Even though I was talking s*** and we were having a lot of crazy words, I was walking that way to avoid the issue. So that’s what happened and it’s unfortunate,” he shared.

The Love & Hip Hop alum also revealed that Chris Brown was sitting in his car nearby when the Combs boys approached him and he was able to intervene to prevent a bigger scene.

“I tried to talk some sense into what happened, luckily, the homie Chris was there,” said Ray J.

Ultimately, Ray J said that after things calmed down, he talked to Diddy’s sons for 35 minutes, and they resolved their issues.

What Did Ray J Do To Upset Diddy’s Sons?

During the Instagram Live with Nicki Minaj, Ray J said that the argument occurred because of comments he previously made in an interview.

You may recall that in late September, Ray J appeared on NewsNation and discussed Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal woes.

The disgraced music mogul is currently jailed and awaiting trial for sex trafficking and racketeering charges and his sons have fiercely defended him. That’s clearly why Ray J’s NewsNation comments struck a nerve.

“We’ve all been around him, at least in my era, and have looked up to him,” he said. “And this situation is super unfortunate, but it’s important to learn a lesson right right now and ensure the next generation understands how to move differently with transparency and integrity.

“We’ve never seen the stuff that’s being said and the stuff that people are finding out, like, I’ve never been in rooms that people are talking about, and I never knew they existed,” he explained. “And a lot of people in the industry can agree with me on that sense.”

“I’ve been around long enough to know that when there’s smoke, you always find fire,” he added.

A Mississippi stunner is speaking on her upgraded Belle status on the new season of an OWN show.

Selena Johnson is getting her just due as an official Belle on Belle Collective and she’s telling BOSSIP all about it.

As previously reported, the new season premieres TONIGHT, Friday, November 1 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on OWN.

It will feature not only Selena, but Tambra Cheri, Marie Hamilton-Abston, Aikisha Holly-Colon, Lateshia Pearson, Latrice Rogers, and Sophia O. Williams (aka “Sogucci”).

Speaking of Sogucci, Belle Collective watchers will see her and Selena try to make amends after their previous conflicts like when they fought over Sogucci labeling Selena an “extra.”

Selena told BOSSIP she wanted to make peace with the fellow Belle for the family’s sake considering that Sogucci is the stepmom of her daughters.

“You will see us have a conversation,” she told Managing Editor Dani Canada. “My family is growing. I have another daughter who’s pregnant, and I’m throwing her a baby shower. She’s going to want her father there, and he’ll want his wife there, so we’ll just have to see how this works out.”

Not only will viewers see that, but they’ll see the mom try to mend the relationship between her ex-husband, Sogucci’s husband JJ, and their three daughters. Since the girls have grown older, they’ve become more vocal, like during the Belle Collective reunion when Selena’s daughters defended her and clashed with their dad. 

“They’re not used to just sitting there like little cute mannequins,” Selena explained, noting JJ’s struggle to adjust to their independence. “It’s complicated. I’m trying my best to get it back to where it used to be, just him and the girls talking like father and daughters.”

The blended family drama won’t be the only thing viewers see on Belle Collective however, the newbie told BOSSIP that there will be positivity as viewers will be introduced to her fiancé, Michael, whom the Belle’s excited to marry despite wedding planning stress.

“When it comes to other people’s weddings, I can plan them like a pro. But when it’s for myself, I’m stuck,” said Selena who admitted her inspiration spans from “wanting angels like in a Tyler Perry movie” to wanting something “simple and nice” with only close family.

“I just need to focus. I’m so busy with my kids and everyone else, I’ve barely had time for myself.”

Ultimately while reflecting on joining the franchise, Selena told BOSSIP that she’s “enjoying every bit of it” especially filming with Latrice and Tambra, who welcomed her without hesitation.

“I’ve known these ladies before the cameras, so I felt like I fit right in,” she said. “I love being around successful women, even though it’s been a ride with its ups and downs. It’s challenging because I’m opening myself up again on a different level with my blended family… It’s a lot, but I hope someone watching will relate, maybe going through the same thing and trying to get to the other side of the rainbow, honey.”

Watch our exclusive with Selena Johnson!

A new season of Belle Collective premieres TONIGHT November 1, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on OWN!

UPDATED — 6:36 PM 10/31/2024

Judge Paige Whitaker gave Young Thug five years in prison but commuted to time served. WSBTV reports that he will spend 15 years on probation but with the threat of 20 years in prison if he fails at probation. He is also essentially banned from the city of Atlanta unless he’s visiting for family weddings or funerals.

His sentencing also states that he must return to Atlanta to perform community service, in the form of anti-gang seminars for school-aged children.

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After two years behind bars, Young Thug has accepted a plea deal in his YSL Rico case ending the longest trial in Fulton County history.

Young Thug can finally put his YSL RICO Case behind him after changing his plea to guilty.

TMZ reports that after failing to agree on a deal with the prosecution, Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker offered a non-negotiated plea deal.

Seemingly the trial was headed for a mistrial without prejudice leaving the state to try the case again. The non-negotiated plea deal avoids a retrial, however, while allowing Judge Whitaker to decide his punishment.

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As both sides returned to court for the non-negotiated plea deal the prosecution suggested Thug serve 45 years with 25 behind bars, a complete turnaround from offering the possibility of regaining his freedom today with 10 years probation. Before ending their argument on the 25-year sentence, the prosecution tried to have the mother of Donovan “Nut” Thomas” read a statement.

Judge Whitaker denied the impact statement being read pointing out the prosecution dropped murder charges on other defendants. The judge also reminded the courtroom that Young Thug wasn’t on trial for the murder. Thug’s lawyer Brian Steel then spoke to the courtroom disputing several allegations made by the prosecution and said he told the rapper he believed they would eventually win the case if it went the distance.

Steel said however that the rapper refused to continue and wanted the trial to end so he could get home to his kids.

Enjoy your Halloween festivities with the most flavorful and spooky cocktails you can find on the ‘Net.

The holiday season is right around the corner, and before we sprint towards the end of 2024 we must enjoy Halloween. Unfortunately, Halloween falls on a weekday but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a little treat. With that in mind, it’s time to grab the bar cart, and friends, and have a toast with BOSSIP’s Halloween cocktail guide.

BOSSIP’s Horror-Filled Halloween Drink Guide

Spooky ‘n Tasty

Ingredients:

0.5 oz Cointreau

1 oz Mount Gay Rum

4 Dashes Aromatic bitters

1 Top Cola foam

Method: Combine all ingredients in a glass, Stir briefly, and Top with the foam Garnish.

The Conjuror

Ingredients:

1 ½ oz Bulleit Bourbon

½ oz Luxardo Maraschino

Bar Spoon Maraschino Cherry Juice

1 oz fresh lemon juice

¾ oz agave

¾ oz aquafaba

½ Bar Spoon squid ink

Method: Add all ingredients to a Boston (squid ink last). Dry shake then wet shake, and double strain over ice. Option to garnish with dehydrated lemon wheel, purple flower, 3 luxardo cherry speared.

PUMPKIN PATCH BATCH COCKTAIL

Ingredients:

2 parts Reyka Vodka

2 parts Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum

1 cup Water

1 cup Granulated Sugar

¼ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

28 ounces Pumpkin Puree

3 ½ cups Apple Cider

1 cup Orange Juice

1 ½ cups Seltzer Water

¼ cup Lemon Juice

1 cup Orange Juice

Lemon Slices for Garnish

Cinnamon Sticks for Garnish

Method: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add water, sugar, and ground cinnamon. Stir to combine. Cook until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside.

In a hollowed-out pumpkin add pumpkin, apple cider, orange juice, seltzer, lemon juice, Reyka Vodka, and Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum. Whisk to combine. Pour in the cinnamon mixture and stir once more.

Margarita de los Muertos

Ingredients:

1.5 oz Mezcal UNIÓN Uno

0.75 oz Fresh Blood Orange Juice

0.25 oz Fresh Lime Juice

0.5 oz Agave Syrup

Sal De Gusano Rim

Marigold Garnish

Method: Combine all ingredients in a shaker, add ice, shake and garnish.