Ray J's ex Shila Hasanoff denies assault, says rapper is suicidal amid Kardashian legal pressure. Police closed the case without arrests.
- March 17, 2026
AceShowbiz - Ray J’s former partner, Shila Hasanoff, has opened up about the recent police response to a domestic violence call at the rapper’s Los Angeles area home, asserting that he never assaulted her and revealing that he is now feeling suicidal amid intense pressure.
The incident occurred early Saturday morning when authorities responded to the address following a domestic battery report involving the two. According to sources cited by TMZ, both parties declined to cooperate with officers, leading to the case being closed without any arrests.
In an emotional video posted on Instagram, Shila Hasanoff addressed what she described as “misinformation” surrounding the episode, emphasizing that Ray J has not physically harmed her. She explained that the rapper has been under significant stress due to his ongoing legal disputes with the Kardashian family, specifically with Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner.
As background, Ray J has been embroiled in lawsuits with Kim and Kris, who filed a defamation suit against him over allegations he made in a TMZ documentary claiming they were under federal racketeering investigation. In response, he countersued the Kardashians, accusing them of violating a $6 million contract related to his notorious sex tape involving Kim Kardashian.
Shila Hasanoff further described the emotional toll these conflicts have taken on Ray J, stating, “that night I was only trying to grab him from jumping off the ledge and I let my emotions get the best of me and I slapped him.” She admitted to slapping him hard and expressed regret about the incident.
She also shared that Ray J has been staying with her and is currently struggling with suicidal thoughts due to the mounting pressures in his life. Efforts to reach out to Ray J for comment have so far been unsuccessful.
Meanwhile, Ray J himself addressed the situation in a statement to TMZ, asserting, “I’m feeling good right now -- I’m not suicidal at this moment -- I don’t need to call a hotline -- I’m perfectly stable.”
He described the night of the incident differently, claiming that Shila Hasanoff was aggressive and physically confronted him. He stated that he left the hotel to defuse the situation after she allegedly slapped him hard enough to loosen a back tooth. He also confirmed he called 911 because she followed him after he left.
Ray J added that her apology afterward seemed both sincere and unusual, but that they are currently on good terms.
This recent episode adds to a series of troubles for Ray J. In November, he was arrested following an alleged incident where he reportedly pulled a gun on his estranged wife, Princess Love, during a livestreamed argument. He denied ever pointing a firearm at her.
Earlier this year, Ray J made a shocking claim that he only had until 2027 to live due to deteriorating health conditions.
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health issues, help is available. You can call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for support.