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‘Scrubs’ Stars Zach Braff, Donald Faison and Sarah Chalke Explain Why the Revival Needed “Resetting”
[Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for the premiere of Scrubs.]The 30-minute ABC revival series Scrubs sees Dr. John “J.D.” Dorian (Zach Braff) and Dr. Christopher Turk (Donald Faison) back at work together, their bromance as strong as ever. While certain aspects of life at Sacred Heart Hospital are the same, including familiar faces that will pop up throughout the season, changes in relationship dynamics make their bonds even more crucial. Trying to find a new normal with Dr. Elliot Reid (Sarah Chalke) is uncharted waters for J.D., who’s trying to figure out the best way to mentor a new generation of interns while still caring about the patients, often stuck having to deal with the not-so-funny realities of healthcare.
During this interview with Collider, co-stars Braff, Faison and Chalke, who are clearly good friends in real life, discussed whether we’ll see that taxidermied golden retriever Rowdy make a return this season, what was most important in getting them to come back after wrapping the series more than 15 years ago, when the Scrubs comeback finally felt real, whether Braff has run into anyone in real life who has him tattooed on their body (like J.D. comes across in the season premiere), that Faison is not experiencing the same physical limitations that Turk is, the evolving dynamic between J.D. and Elliot, why Turk and Carla (Judy Reyes) are the cutest couple onTV, and how much fun they’re having working with the new cast members.
Will Rowdy, the Stuffed Dog, Make a Comeback on ‘Scrubs’?
“There’s a lot of mystery around Rowdy.”
Collider: I appreciate you talking to me about this. It’s so fun to watch you all back as these characters. When you guys found out the show was returning, Zach and Donald, how soon did you wonder whether you would see Rowdy again, as well as what happened to Rowdy? Was that the first question that you had?
DONALD FAISON: I miss Rowdy, and I miss Steven.
ZACH BRAFF: There’s a lot of mystery around Rowdy. This is a recreation of Rowdy. I’m giving you the exclusive because Rowdy is a bit injured. Your taxidermied golden retriever will only last so many years these days, even if you keep him in the Disney vault. Think of Raiders of the Lost Ark at the end. That’s where Rowdy is kept, in a crate at the back. But we have a new Rowdy, and he’s ready to go for as many years as needed.
Were there any other really important pressing questions that you guys had before agreeing to do this again?
BRAFF: It was just resetting the tone with (creator) Bill [Lawrence], having Bill be such a part of this. This was Bill’s idea. This is Bill’s vision. This was from a singular creator’s mind. So, I think it was just really making sure Bill, even though he couldn’t run the show day to day because of his other commitments, was a big part of coming up with what the tone was going to be. There was a big conversation about resetting it back to the reality that we really played in the early seasons, and what would the rules be of this revival.
FAISON: When everybody said they were coming back, that’s when it felt real. I think that was the most necessary thing to have, in some form, the OG cast back. And we’ve done that, for the most part.
Did you all know immediately that you were all on board, or was there one that nobody could get ahold of, for whatever reason, so you didn’t know what was going to happen?
FAISON: I dare that person to even admit if that did happen.
SARAH CHALKE: We all still hang out.
BRAFF: We’re all friends.
FAISON: That would be the craziest thing ever. “Listen, we’re gonna do it, but Johnny’s holding out, bro. Somebody’s got call Johnny.”
I just meant if someone was on vacation, out of reception. Not that one of you was holding out on the others.
BRAFF: It was a very long process to get this going, so it wasn’t an overnight thing.
CHALKE: Yeah, we talked about it for a couple of years leading up to it.
The medical comedy doesn’t hit with every joke, but the revival retains the heart of the original.
Zach, there’s a moment in the season premiere when a nurse asks J.D. to sign her tattoo of him. Have you ever come across someone that’s had you tattooed on their body?
BRAFF: Oh, yeah. A lot.
(Thinking he was kidding) What do you think your reaction would be, if you were ever faced with that personally?
BRAFF: No, it’s happened a bunch. In fact, I once ran into a gal in New Mexico who had a tattoo of me. And then, she said, “Will you sign it?,” and I signed it with Sharpie. And when she came back to the same coffee shop where I was, she had had my signature tattooed on her. And that person’s name was Sarah Chalke.
CHALKE: (Laughs) Would you like to see it?
BRAFF: There are crazy tattoos out there.
FAISON: There are tattoos that don’t even look like us, but they’re supposed to be us.
CHALKE: Tattoos of the two of you guys together?
FAISON and BRAFF: (Simultaneously) Yeah.
FAISON: There are a lot of Eagling tattoos.
BRAFF: You can Google them. Google Scrubs tattoo images. There are some crazy ones. We love it.
I will be doing that as soon as this interview is over. I love that J.D. and Turk’s onscreen reunion is a reminder of their friendship, but also of how many years have passed since we saw them. Are you guys realizing that there are at least some physical limitations to their friendship now?
FAISON: I think Turk and J.D. are realizing that. I want to put it out there that I am still a very fit young man. I might be 51, but your boy can still squat 250 and bench 120. I don’t know, whatever the heavyweight is, I’ve still got that.
BRAFF: Benching 120 is, I don’t think, a big brag.
FAISON: Can you do 185?
BRAFF: I don’t know. I haven’t looked. Donald wants the world to know that even though Turk can’t carry a 165-pound man, Donald Faison can.
FAISON: I am still fit.
Zach Braff and Sarah Chalke Are Having Fun Navigating the New ‘Scrubs’ Dynamic Between J.D. and Elliot
“I think it was a really good jumping off point.”
I will make note of that. Zach and Sarah, to get into spoilers, we learn from J.D. and Elliot that their marriage didn’t last and that they’re trying to navigate post-divorce life. How does their relationship affect and shape things for them this season? What was it like to explore this new relationship for them?
CHALKE: It was so fun, in their original one, to play that they’re together, they’re not, now they’re breaking up, now they’re getting married. We had so much fun doing it the first time around. So, I was really excited to hear that we were starting off divorced and not just happily married, because there’s not a lot of comedy and drama that comes out of them just being okay and fine and happy. I think it was a really good jumping off point. Even in this first nine episodes, we got to explore what that’s like for them to co-parent and work together. Do they try to start dating other people? It was a super fun dynamic to play around with, and I hope we get to do more of that.
Zach Braff Says the ‘Scrubs’ Reboot Will Feature a “Beaten-Down” J.D.
“It’s very, very hard to be a doctor today.”
Zach, how does J.D. feel about the status of their relationship?
BRAFF: Spoiler, but we learn that she was the one who ended it.
FAISON: Yep.
BRAFF: So, I think that we can infer that on-again, off-again bickering that was a part of their existence persisted through the marriage. Whereas J.D. still wanted to work on it and go to couples counseling and do stuff, eventually Elliot just pulled the ripcord and called it. I think J.D. understands but is dealing with it. They’re learning to co-parent. Now, they have to learn to work together. He has to learn what it’s like to see her flirting with a handsome doctor at the end of the hallway. It’s going to be tricky for them.
FAISON: I feel like it hurt him a lot, actually, when she called it, because he’s definitely doing some things around the hospital to make her life just a little bit more difficult.
BRAFF: There was a beat that was actually cut out of the pilot where you saw a flash of Elliot dropping off their son for the joint custody, for his turn, and she sees him through the window and she sees how sad he is, sitting there alone, and she really clocks it. And then, when he answers the door, he switches to a smile to act like he’s fine. It was very telling. We had to cut for time, but it was a very telling moment.
Donald Faison Believes ‘Scrubs’ Turk and Carla Are the Cutest Couple in TV History
“It’s important that Turk and Carla are together.”
Donald, I also love that we get to see Carla and Turk at home with their daughters. Are you hoping we’ll get to see more of that?
FAISON: That’s a great storyline. When Judy [Reyes] said she was coming back, because she’s on the number one television show in America, on broadcast television … I don’t know if you knew that, but she is.
CHALKE: High Potential.
FAISON: The fear, at first, was like, “Well, is Judy coming back?,” because there’s so much great story to tell about Turk and Carla. And when she said yes, she was, it just made it great. And then, when we went and had meetings with the writers, and they said we have four daughters, it made it even better because that’s just so much to play with. I think it’s important that Turk and Carla are together. They’re the cutest couple ever in the history of television. And so, because of that, they’re the best couple in the history of television.
BRAFF: What about Lucy and Desi?
FAISON: Yeah, you know, it’s cute, but it ain’t Turk and Carla.
BRAFF: Sam and Diane?
FAISON: Not even close. They didn’t last. You can even go Brady. We’ve got them beat. The only cuter couple on television is Turk and J.D. I think it’s important to show that love can last, and it should be seen on television. I think everybody should be able to see love at its finest, and that’s what you get with Turk and Carla.
‘Scrubs’ Reboot Adds a Broadway Star and a Comedy Legend to Star-Studded Cast [Exclusive]
The follow-up series is set to premiere early next year.
I already love Joel Kim Booster on the show and how much he’s already trying to stir up trouble for J.D., specifically. What will we continue to see from him? What do you guys love about what he’s bringing to the show? It must be scary to jump into something like this and figure out what to do.
BRAFF: Yeah. You have to figure out new antagonists for J.D., and Joel Kim Booster is doing a great job at that. He’s very funny. There are two lines that are in the pilot that he improvised. He brings a lot of improvisation and comedy. He’s just one of the people that are going to be pushing J.D.’s buttons. He’s after his job, and he wants to topple him.
FAISON: You bring up a great point: all the new people are fearless and so wonderful to work with. From the new interns to our guest stars, from Vanessa [Bayer] to Joel to Phill Lewis to Rob Maschio, it’s great to go to work and work with people that are committed to doing something that they’ve seen in the past and want to be a part of.
Because they don’t want to screw it up. They want to do it justice too.
BRAFF: But it is a lot of pressure. You’re right. They’ve got to come in and perform and hit the ground running. Vanessa Bayer is a perfect example. She came into a show with all these people who know each other, and right off the bat is having us belly laugh with every single thing she says. You’ve got to show up and hit the ground running.
CHALKE: The way she delivers a line of dialogue, you’ll read it in the script, and then she says it, and I could not get through one of the takes in one scene we did. She’s so funny. She does it different, every time. It’s so fun to work with her.
BRAFF: When we saw the gag reel with you not being able to get through it, it made me wish I’d put that version in the show because that’s not what’s in the show – her singing “Ave Maria.”
CHALKE: I was like, “Sarah, the crew all wants to go home. They have families. Think of terrible things.” And then, she would open her mouth and sing.
BRAFF: Sarah has these tricks to not laugh when she doesn’t ruin a take, and none of those tricks were working.
CHALKE: None of those tricks were working. Sometimes I have to ask our boss to come in and just glare at me and give me a stern look. And then, I’m like, “Okay, okay.” That didn’t even work.
- Release Date
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February 25, 2026
- Writers
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Aaron Lee, Amy Pocha, Aseem Batra, Mathew Harawitz, Michael Hobert, Seth Cohen, Tim Hobert
Cast
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Donald Faison
Christopher Turk
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Scrubs airs on ABC and is available to stream on Hulu.
According to a new report, the future king insisted that Andrew shouldn’t have anything to do with the royal family after he gave a disastrous interview in 2019 about Epstein victim, Virginia Giuffre.
Prince William’s prolonged protest against his father’s brother is also said to have “caused huge rows” with King Charles.
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Prince William Told King Charles That Andrew Should Be ‘Banished’
Prince William told his father, King Charles, that former Prince Andrew should be “banished” after his train wreck interview with the BBC in 2019, royal author Russell Myers revealed.
The interview, which Emily Maitlis hosted, addressed the former Duke of York’s friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and accusations of sexual assault made by Virginia Giuffre.
Andrew refused to show remorse for his friendship with Epstein, nor did he acknowledge the trauma of his victims, causing William to tell his father that he needs to be “banished” and placed far away from the monarchy.
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“William was absolutely adamant after seeing that BBC Newsnight interview with his uncle and the disastrous explanations that he gave for being friends with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein,” Myers told Us Weekly. “Refusing to apologize for his relationship and refusing to acknowledge the actual trauma of Epstein victims was an absolute red line for William.”
“He actually said to the late queen and his father [King Charles III], ‘He has to be banished. Andrew has to be rid of both the public and the private royal family,’” the expert added.
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The Prince Of Wales Would Have Taken Stricter ‘Measures’ Against His Uncle If He Were King
Myers, the author of “William and Catherine: The Monarchy’s New Era: The Inside Story,” went further to share that the monarchy has been grappling with the bad rep Andrew has given it.
However, William understands he really can’t do much to turn things around.
Following the recent release of more Epstein files, Andrew raised eyebrows as he was pictured in several compromising positions.
After that, law enforcement arrested him on suspicion that he shared sensitive information with Epstein during his time as part of the U.K. trade envoy.
He had previously been accused of sexual assault by Virginia Giuffre, which he denied, but later reached an out-of-court settlement with her.
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Considering this, the royal author, Myers, noted that William would have done more to prevent this if he were king, but understands the situation of things and is focused on supporting his father, King Charles.
“The Andrew scandal has been a stain on the royal family,” Myers shared. “William [if he were king] would have taken certain measures to have Andrew completely out of the picture. William understands that his father needs to take the lead on this, and he’s willing to support him in any way he can.”
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Prince William And Kate Middleton Are ‘Deeply Concerned’
However, the future king isn’t just folding his hands and has since taken a public stand with the victims.
He and his wife Kate Middleton shared a statement in a bid to distance themselves from Andrew, saying they were “deeply concerned” following the latest batch of documents linked to the Epstein investigation.
“I can confirm that the Prince and Princess of Wales have been deeply concerned by the continued revelations,” the palace said in a statement. “Their thoughts remain focused on the victims.”
Myers seemingly suggested that the couple is laying a precedent and fighting for their future.
“We’ve already heard from both William and [Princess Kate Middleton] saying how deeply concerned they were, and they are, of course, because this is their future on the line as well,” he shared.
The Future King’s Stand Has ‘Caused Huge Rows’ With His Father, King Charles
It appears William’s prolonged protest against his disgraced uncle caused a strain with his father, King Charles.
According to Fox News Digital, royal expert Ian Pelham Turner acknowledged that the future king has remained adamant about his uncle’s banishment since 2019, and it has “caused huge rows with his father.”
“In reality, William has been ferociously driving the total banishment of Andrew since 2019, after the ‘Newsnight’ car crash interview. This has caused huge rows with his father,” Turner said.
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Prince William ‘Will Take The Lead In Due Course’
British photographer Helena Chard also echoed the same claim that William has long been against Andrew, but may have to wait till he ascends the throne before he can “work his magic.”
“For years, Prince William, behind the scenes, has been pushing his father to sort the Andrew problem once and for all… He is not slow in coming forward and very much reads the room of the general public and younger generation,” Chard explained.
She added, “His father, King Charles, is head of state and as such holds the lead baton. Prince William will take lead role in due course, and at this time, he will further work his magic.”
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The battle for day 1 dominance is officially on!
NBA YoungBoy has made it clear time and time again that he doesn’t play about his wife, Jazlyn Mychelle. The rapper recently returned to the internet with a warning for anyone mentioning her. While he was addressing that, fans on the other side of the net noticed that one of the tattoos on his head appears to have changed.
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NBA YoungBoy Releases A PSA For Anyone Mentioning His Wife
On the heels of welcoming his 13th child, his third with his wife, NBA YoungBoy returned to the internet with a message. On Monday, the rapper took to Instagram with a warning for the haters while also showing love to his partner. He even shared a little relationship advice, letting the world know how married life has been treating him. He stated, “Stop that b**** a** s***! Stop hating on me. Keep Jazlyn’s name out your mouth.” He went on to say, “Why you think I’m so lit? Why you think I’m so motivated?”
YoungBoy made it clear that it all comes down to the partner you choose, telling people they better choose wisely.
Fans Notice That NBA YoungBoy’s “Jania” Tattoo Now Says “Jazlyn”
While some fans reacted to his message, others tuned in to his latest music video, ‘Another Episode.’ After its release, photos began circulating online, including a zoomed-in image of his face. Many noticed that one of his “Jania” tattoos, referencing his ex and the mother of one of his sons, now appears to say “Jazlyn.”
That left many on X in a frenzy, as some couldn’t believe their eyes. One person tweeted, “YB done replaced Jania’s name on his face, now I gotta really let my ex go. We in this together.” Another wrote, “This can’t be the end of Kentrell n Jania broooo.”
Some fans even referenced his lyric from his 2018 song “Changes,” where he raps, “No, I won’t never take her name off my face,” while reminiscing on the past. Still, others were happy to see him moving on. One user tweeted, “I’m so happy YB finally letting Jania go for 4life!!! Ik Jania happy tooo!! They both happy,” while another added, “Some people just have to get over YB and Jania.”
Jania previously addressed the chatter, urging fans to stop linking them romantically. She clarified that they’ve both moved on and only co-parent their son.
Social Media Reacts
Fans flooded the comments as they caught up on what NBA YoungBoy has been up to under The Shade Room Teens. Many loved his message about Jazlyn and said they’re happy to see him happy. As for the tattoo change, some didn’t know how to feel about it. A few admitted it’s hard to let go of him and Jania, while others said it’s time to move on since he’s married. Still, some fans aren’t ready to let it go just yet.
Instagram user @_queennnn_ wrote, “He defending her in public. I love it!”
Instagram user @igobywest added, “He’s really saying that he has a strong woman behind him and that’s the reason why he’s on top the way that he is and he feels amazing by the way 🔥”
While Instagram user @prettysituation_ wrote, “We really want yaya to understand he’s talkin about her”
Instagram user @noiglexus wrote, “they weird dab 😂 nih is married nb worried about Jania & yb nm ts so overrrr with 😂”
Instagram user @dazannanco_ added, “Welp they both did move on but what a timeeee tho”
While Instagram user @beautynlashed.bychas wrote, “’turning a bihh name into another one’ is sooo funny 😂😂😂
Instagram user @2buckzdgaf wrote, “Please be so fr, he’s not done with her. He just covering it to ‘respect’ his wife”
Instagram user @missingkyra added, “remove the other 4 tattoos so we can know you over her free”
While Instagram user @diana_twin534 wrote, “Say wat yall want, he Love his wife. Behind closed doors we don’t know wat the discussion is bout other Females. This is a message bout having a PARTNER.”
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Aaron Carter’s Mom
Claims Pop Star’s Ex Took Money From His Accounts
Melanie Martin Denies Allegation
Published
Aaron Carter’s mom is embroiled in a legal battle with the late pop star’s ex-fiancée, Melanie Martin, over what she claims are “illegal withdrawals” from his accounts … TMZ has learned.
Jane Schneck filed court docs opposing the final accounting for Aaron’s estate. She said she had various issues with the accounting report submitted by the court-appointed estate administrator.
In her filing, Jane said she believed Aaron’s name, image and likeness were worth more than listed. Aaron died on November 5, 2022.
Jane claims in early 2023, Melanie activated a website under her name to sell Aaron Carter-themed merchandise promoted with his name and likeness.
Jane claims that from November 7, 2022 — two days after Aaron’s death — to November 29, 2022, Melanie made “illegal withdrawals” totaling $24,530.57 from the singer’s accounts.
Aaron’s mom said she informed the estate admin about the matter and offered to buy the rights for her late son’s name and likeness for $30,000 … but she says her offer was summarily rejected over the phone by the estate administrator.
Jane claims the administrator is “partial to Melanie.”
Jane does say she believes “[Melanie] is a good mother to” Aaron’s son “and that she takes care of his daily physical and emotional needs.” She also says she “fully accepts her fair share of blame for creating the bad relationship between her and Melanie.” She adds she has not responded to alleged online attacks by Melanie for over a year.
Aaron’s mom said she does not wish any “legal harm” to Melanie and is “willing to believe that [Melanie] truly believed she was entitled to the money she took from the estate.”
Jane said her primary concern is safeguarding the financial future of her grandson, Prince. To ensure that, Jane wants to disqualify Melanie from acting as trustee of Prince’s trust and insists she should not be put in control of Aaron’s name and likeness rights.
Melanie tells TMZ … “Jane is uninformed on Aaron’s financials.” Melanie said Aaron gave her the LOVE business, “which he said on Instagram Live in the past.” She says the couple also had joint accounts.
A clip of Natalie Nunn clocking Claressa Shields‘ boxing moves during her match against Franchón Crews-Dezurn has internet users crackin’ UP.
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More On The Clip Of Natalie Nunn Clocking Claressa Shields’ Boxing Moves During Match Against Franchón Crews-Dezurn
On Monday, February 23, a user on X, formerly known as Twitter, took to the platform to share a clip from the stands at Shields’ match against Crews-Dezurn. Furthermore, the clip was captioned, “Natalie Nunn was taking notes at the Claressa shields fight…”
Additionally, it showed Nunn intently watching Shields while recording her jabs against Franchón Crews-Dezurn. The clip ultimately gained 1.7 million views and even caught a reaction from Shields, who appeared amused by Nunn.
Peep the clip and Claressa Shields’ reaction below.
Internet Users Are Crackin’ Up As Natalie Nunn Reacts
Internet users were crackin’ UP in reaction to the clip in TSR’s comment section.
Instagram user @okaynadj wrote, “She’s so unintentionally funny”
While Instagram user @josephhamir added, “THE LITTLE SMIRK YO I’M FRIED 😂 She’s plotting on somebody”
Instagram user @themeganbaca wrote, “😂 Me after saying ‘It ain’t really our business.’”
While Instagram user @__nosila added, “She gon show that to the baddies and tell them to act it out 😂”
Instagram user @bryce.x.o wrote, “Nat be so funny without even trying sometimes 😂😂😂”
While Instagram user @iamshabba_ added, “Not playing no games 🤣 nobody about to come for her at no more reunions 🤏🏾 lol”
Instagram user @thatboyflossy wrote, “She knows how to become a meme without even trying💀💀”
While Instagram user @stephonchristopher added, “Nat was locked tf in she must’ve put a bet in 😂😂”
Instagram user @thereallexi3_ wrote, “😂😂😂😂😂she put money on shields that’s all !!”
While Instagram user @_amberiaaaa added, “who tfuck recorded her 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭”
Instagram user @msvictoriacherie wrote, “That takes 20+ years of training Natalie 😅”
Additionally, even Natalie Nunn stepped in to provide more context:
“😂😂😂😂 🤦🏽♀️ I had money on the fight”
Furthermore, Chrisean Rock even dropped a reaction to the clip:
“😂😂😂😂😂”
More On Claressa Shields’ Boxing Match Against Franchón Crews-Dezurn Match
As The Shade Room previously reported, Claressa Shields and Franchón Crews-Dezurn faced off at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, on Sunday, February 22. Ultimately, Shields defended her heavyweight champion title and won the match at a reported 100-90 score.
Afterwards, Shields continued to make headlines as she and Papoose stepped out to celebrate her big win.
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Entertainment
“Wicked” star Kristin Chenoweth stunned by freaky “Wizard of Oz” connection in family tree: 'That's nuts'
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“That makes you believe in fate,” said “Finding Your Roots” host Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Ray J has sparked concern after sharing now-deleted messages about allegedly being targeted, accusing someone of “trying to kill” him.
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Ray J Shares Now-Deleted Messages About Allegedly Being Targeted, Accusing Someone Of “Trying To Kill Him”
On Tuesday, February 24, Ray J took to his Instagram account to share a now-deleted reel with his more than 2.9 million followers. Furthermore, Ray J shared a clip of his face close-up in the camera’s view. Over the clip were various text captions, which read:
“I DONT EVEN TALK ABOUT YOU!! – until you try to illegally bribe and bully me!! — now you trying to kill me! , drugging me and setting up traps!! – I have kids too.!! — SMH — my family from MISSISSIPPI! – YOU CAN NEVER TEAR DOWN THE BLACK CULTURE!! Or me!! Or my mom or my sister or GOD!!! … JAYZ LAWYER CANT HELP YOU H@E… I ready to WALK YOU DOWN H0E… YOUR LAWYER IS SCUM! —HE DON’T KNOW ME BUT I KNOW HE REPRESENTS LYERS AND CON ARTISTS LIKE YOU AND YOUR WHOLE GIG!!!”
Furthermore, the post also featured a message where Ray accused his target of stealing from him and his family.
Peep the concerning post and the caption he included alongside it below.
Ray J’s Messages Sparked Concern
Social media users shared concern for the singer in TSR’s comment section.
Instagram user @twoshotsofadri wrote, “We have a mental health crisis in this country…”
While Instagram user @phenixrisin added, “The sad part is something is really going on and everybody making jokes.”
Instagram user @itskitsovain wrote, “I think we need Cam Newton to decode this.”
While Instagram user @igobyp.harris added, “He done gave me a headache trying to decipher that message”
Instagram user @jazz_didit_ wrote, “Kardashians? 🧐”
While Instagram user @impressive__t added, “He been around Ye or something???”
Instagram user @vvsyoni wrote, “lordt I knew this was about Kim K, even before I saw ‘canye’ 😭”
While Instagram user @body_n_building added, “@herxaurax all I can see is ‘truth can’t be altered. Alex Spel is a p*sy sucker __ is a thief…I got _____… ye won’t even support me … my momma and b got my back tho”
Instagram user @phillysmostwnted wrote, “I believe him !! But yall quick to call ppl crazy”
While Instagram user @greeneyedgyrl added, “Why is he so obsessed with KimK & her family? It’s been OVER 20 years since they dated!!!”
Instagram user @kennethmangalindan wrote, “He speaking hieroglyphics.”
While Instagram user @king.barbero added, “If he’s in trouble, he’s the cause.. I can almost promise you that.. sad.”
Instagram user @pusha.dee wrote, “Crazy because it actually makes sense. It’s a reason he prob wrote it like this….”
To note, about an hour after Ray shared the post, he wrote in his comment section:
“My momma said chill – I ain’t even started yet”
His Now-Deleted Messages About Allegedly Being Targeted & Accusing Someone Of “Trying To Kill Him” Arrived Amid Reports Regarding Kris Jenner
It remains unclear who Ray J’s message was intended for. However, it arrived amid new reports regarding Kris Jenner. As The Shade Room previously reported, in October 2025, Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner hit the singer with a lawsuit. This was for his appearance on TMZ in May of that year, where he said he would believe it if the Kardashians were “being charged for racketeering.”
The following month, Ray J reportedly hit Kim Kardashian and her mother with his own lawsuit, per The Shade Room. He reportedly accused them of violating a previous order forbidding them from speaking about his and Kardashian’s 2003 NSFW tape. Ray reportedly argued that he’s owed $1 million in damages and seemingly wanted to reiterate that the tape was not leaked against Kardashian’s will.
Earlier this week, TMZ reported that Jenner updated her and Kardashian’s defamation suit against Ray with a declaration page accusing Ray of harassment.
“To say that my daughter and I are being pursued for doing something worse than Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, is a horrific lie,” Jenner reportedly wrote in the declaration. “… [o]ver the past two decades, I have had to watch [Ray J] publicly terrorize my daughter by continually talking, and lying, about her in the press to try and keep himself relevant.”
Jenner reportedly argued that Ray’s actions have caused Kardashian emotional distress.
“My family is of the utmost importance to me. It is deeply painful to watch my daughter experience the stress brought upon her by [Ray J], and her feelings of hopelessness and his harassment will never end,” she reportedly added.
As for herself, Jenner reportedly wrote that she is “deeply angered, insulted, and shaken by the accusations,” and fears Ray’s statements will harm her businesses.
“I took this step because I could no longer bear [Ray J’s] campaign of harassment against my daughter and my family or to watch my daughter cry again over the lies he’s painted about us,” she noted.
TMZ reports that earlier this month, Kardashian also filed her own declaration, stating that she fears her dream of becoming a lawyer will be ruined by the singer.
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