{"id":2380414,"date":"2026-04-19T21:57:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T21:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2380414"},"modified":"2026-04-19T21:57:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T21:57:29","slug":"sammie-claims-he-beat-up-ray-j-he-started-it-then-i-finished-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/sammie-claims-he-beat-up-ray-j-he-started-it-then-i-finished-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Sammie Claims He &#8216;Beat Up&#8217; Ray J: &#8216;He Started It, Then I Finished It&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.complex.com\/music\/a\/bernadette-giacomazzo\/rb-singer-sammie-claims-sinners-was-based-on-his-life\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Sammie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Sammie&quot;}\">Sammie<\/a> has spoken candidly about an alleged physical altercation involving <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.complex.com\/tag\/ray-j\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Ray J;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Ray J&quot;}\">Ray J<\/a>, while making it clear there&#8217;s still love between the pair.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On Tuesday (April 14), Sammie took to Instagram to share news of the supposed incident, claiming: &#8220;I beat up Ray J last night. He was talking crazy to me smh.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">After sparking a plethora of reactions online, he later added more context in the post&#8217;s caption, writing: &#8220;He started it, then I finished it. But that\u2019s my brother and ima pull up on him once he heals. His back hurts lol. No more Kettle One for him. I thought he was joking till it wasn\u2019t funny anymore.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span>(Image via Instagram)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Despite the blunt nature of his comments, Sammie\u2019s tone suggested the situation hasn\u2019t completely fractured their relationship, referring to Ray J as his &#8220;brother&#8221; and hinting that they\u2019ll reconnect after things cool down.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.complex.com\/shop?utm_source=yahoo&amp;utm_medium=syndication&amp;utm_campaign=shop2025\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:COMPLEX SHOP: Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what's next. Buy. Collect. Obsess.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;COMPLEX SHOP&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><b>COMPLEX SHOP:<\/b> Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what&#8217;s next. Buy. Collect. Obsess.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">At time of publishing, Ray J is yet to respond to Sammie&#8217;s claims. However, the &#8220;One Wish&#8221; hitmaker&#8217;s last IG Story, posted on Monday evening (April 13), was a video of him and Sammie hanging out, in which he told fans in Atlanta that the two of them would be out in the city.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Yo, ATL, we outside. I just came out to hang out with my brother Sammie. We chillin&#8217;. We outside. We hanging out tonight. Meet us in Atlanta, in the city. Hit Sammie on the DM,&#8221; he said in the clip, before laughing. &#8220;And we got some big s**t happening tonight and tomorrow; so it&#8217;s only for a chosen few so hit this n***a and then let&#8217;s figure it out. Atlanta, let&#8217;s go.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"(L-R) Sammie and Ray J.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"780\" height=\"1396\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/_bI4vaUxI6Cpn1jszxn_Lg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE3MTg7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/complex_131\/5d20c8f5534d26dc745af8887679e96d\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span>Instagram\/Ray J<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sammie&#8217;s original post drew a mix of concern and humor from fans, with some questioning whether the situation was serious or just another example of the two artists&#8217; sometimes chaotic dynamic.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Their history adds context to the moment. Sammie and Ray J have worked closely over the years, most notably as part of the R&amp;B collective RSVP alongside <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.complex.com\/tag\/bobby-valentino\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Bobby V;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Bobby V&quot;}\">Bobby V<\/a> and Pleasure P. The group came together following a memorable 2022 Verzuz-era performance, with the artists leaning into both their chemistry and occasional friction.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Since then, their relationship has often been described as a mix of collaboration and tension, marked by public disagreements but also mutual respect.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Recent comments from Sammie earlier this year also hinted at underlying friction, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DUL8SrrkiBX\/?img_index=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:including criticism of how Ray J has handled personal matters such as his health;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;including criticism of how Ray J has handled personal matters such as his health&quot;}\" class=\"link \">including criticism of how Ray J has handled personal matters such as his health<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">Related News<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"ct:story;elm:img;itc:0;\" class=\"stretched-box\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/celebrity\/articles\/judge-denies-kim-kardashian-kris-034239425.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Ray J in a suit and sunglasses; Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian in stylish outfits and sunglasses.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/1xVQYQ1ZcAkATEgZmEz5Yw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/complex_131\/86d76998b7d0d1dcc670018171d26d73\"\/><\/div>\n<p><\/a><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span>Judge Denies Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner&#8217;s Bid to Hide Alleged Ray J Deal in Defamation Suit<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"ct:story;elm:img;itc:0;\" class=\"stretched-box\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/music\/articles\/ray-j-declares-tank-verzuz-145630602.html\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Ray J in a graphic tee and cap on the left; Tyrese Gibson performing with a mic on the right.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ELDBhFTEzw7pYok15.gyNA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/complex_131\/fa2d55cb2d1880feba2fe259f74659b4\"\/><\/div>\n<p><\/a><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span>Ray J Declares Tank &#8216;VERZUZ&#8217; 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He was talking crazy to me smh.&#8221; After sparking a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2380415,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25177],"tags":[372822,463524],"class_list":["post-2380414","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-celebrities","tag-ray-j","tag-sammie"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sammie-Claims-He-Beat-Up-Ray-J-He-Started-It.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2380414","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2380414"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2380414\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2380416,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2380414\/revisions\/2380416"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2380415"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2380414"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2380414"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2380414"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}