Ray J Reflects on Fabolous Feud, Expresses Regret Over Infamous Rant

Ray J has never shied away from controversy, often finding himself entangled in high-profile conflicts, even when he’s not the main subject. However, when he is, his responses have historically been bold and brash. One such moment that continues to haunt the singer is his infamous feud with Fabolous, which escalated into an on-air meltdown on The Breakfast Club in 2011.

During a recent interview with DJ Vlad on VladTV, Ray J opened up about the situation, expressing regret over how he handled things at the time. Reflecting on his heated phone call to The Breakfast Club—in which he berated Fabolous and issued threats—Ray admitted he was in a bad place mentally.

Ray J on the Fabolous Incident: “I Was Tripping”

“It wasn’t okay, it wasn’t okay,” Ray J admitted. “I mean, I did [apologize afterwards], you know? […] I don’t know what the f**k I was going through. All I know is that the homie gave me too much… You know what I’m saying? Too much to handle.”

The R&B singer explained that he was in a vulnerable state at the time and didn’t have the right people around him to de-escalate the situation. “Really, nobody was there to save me. Everybody wanted me to crash,” he added. “Somebody should’ve grabbed me and tackled me and took me to the room. And it didn’t matter how it looked.”

Fabolous himself previously downplayed the situation, attributing Ray J’s behavior to him not being sober. While Ray didn’t outright confirm that, he acknowledged that he was going through a rough period when it all unfolded.

A Misunderstood Conflict?

Ray J and Fabolous’ issues stemmed from a seemingly lighthearted joke Fab made about Ray J playing the piano in Floyd Mayweather’s 24/7 documentary. However, Ray J took offense, leading to an altercation at a Mayweather fight and his now-legendary Breakfast Club call.

Looking back, Ray J now seems more willing to accept blame—though he still disputes Fab’s version of events. “We never really sat down and talked about it,” he said. “He had this other story about how it happened, and you know what? I’ma give it to Fab. Whatever story he said on The Breakfast Club, he can have that story. ‘Cause I was wrong, so have it. But it wasn’t accurate. Yeah, but his story was way inaccurate, but I was wrong, so I’ma take that.”

While Ray J may not fully agree with Fab’s recollection, his willingness to take accountability suggests growth. The singer-turned-businessman has come a long way since his reckless days, and this interview serves as another example of him trying to leave past mistakes behind. Whether he and Fab will ever fully bury the hatchet remains to be seen, but at least Ray J seems to be learning from his past.