Ray J and Princess Love.Photo: Getty
It’s over forRay Jand Princess Love — again.
One year after the “Sexy Can I” singer hadhis divorce filing dismissed for a third time, Love announced on social media that the couple have gone their separate ways.
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of our decision to divorce. After much reflection, discussion, and counseling, we have come to the difficult realization that our paths have diverged, and it is in the best interest of both of us to part ways,” she wrote in a statement shared to Instagram on Monday.
“We want to reassure you that this decision was made thoughtfully and with mutual respect and consideration for each other’s well-being. While our relationship as spouses may be coming to an end, we remain committed to co-parenting our children and maintaining a positive and supportive family dynamic.”
Ray J, 43, and Love, 39, weremarried in Los Angeles in August 2016after four years of dating, and share daughter Melody, 5½, and son Epik, 4.
In the caption of her Instagram post, Love added that she was “trusting GOD with the next chapter of our lives.”
The divorce filing marks the latest step in the pair’s tumultuous relationship, which has played out on VH1’sLove & Hip Hop: Hollywood.
Ray J and Love first experienced marital turbulence in 2019, when Love claimed she planned to file for divorce afteraccusing the singer of leaving herand Melody “stranded” in Las Vegas.
Ray J and Princess Love at the BET Awards in June 2022.Amy Sussman/Getty
Though theywelcomed son Epikin December 2019, Love filed for divorce in May 2020, only to ask for the filing to be dismissedtwo months later.
Ray J thenfiled for divorcein September 2020, but agreed tocall things offin March 2021. He laterfiled again that October, but wasofficially granted a dismissalin March 2023.
In January 2023, he offered fans a glimpse at his personal life with Love, explaining in an Instagram video that he “had to get my wife back and start fresh.”
“I love my family!! I’ll fight over and over for life for my family and kids!! - I’ll put it all on the line for my children to be happy and safe and close to me 24/7!!!” he wrote.
source: people.com
