Instagram/Brandy Norwood & Ray J Celebrity Brandy Norwood reveals why she's keeping distance from brother Ray J to protect her peace, but says her love for him never wavers. April 2, 2026 AceShowbiz - Brandy Norwood has opened up about the current state of her relationship with her brother, Ray J, revealing why she is choosing to keep some distance between them. Speaking in an interview with Parade magazine, coinciding with the release of her memoir Phases, the Grammy-winning singer described the situation as complex and emphasized her need to protect her own peace.