For the Love of Ray J

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For the Love of Ray J
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Created by Cris Abrego
Mark Cronin
Starring Willie Ray Norwood Jr.
ComposerMoweezy
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes26
Production
Executive producersCris Abrego
Mark Cronin
Paul “UNPFKT” A.
Ben Samek
Running time60 minutes (including commercials)
Production company 51 Minds Entertainment
Original release
Network VH1
ReleaseFebruary 2, 2009 (2009-02-02) 
February 8, 2010 (2010-02-08)
Related
I Love Money
Brandy and Ray J: A Family Business

For the Love of Ray J is a dating show on VH1 featuring hip hop singer Ray J. [1] [2] [3] The program has a format similar to Flavor of Love , I Love New York , and Rock of Love . [4] In reference to the series, Ray J said:

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I've been in this game a long time... I've been with a lot of women but I'm ready to get out. I want to do this show to find a ride or die chick, a chick that makes me want to get out of the game. [5]

The show ended right before the spin-off Family Business which stars Ray and his sister Brandy. Ray J called the show "a learning experience."

It was just a learning experience for me to just let it happen naturally, absolutely. [6]

Season 1

The show, which premiered on February 2, 2009, follows Ray J and a group of 14 female contestants. The winner was Cocktail (Joanna Hernandez).

Season 2

A second season premiered on November 2, 2009, with a group of 19 female contestants. [7] The winner was 32 year-old Mz. Berry (Connie Deveaux).

Airing of the show

SeasonSeason premiereSeason finaleReunion showWinnerRunner UpContestantsEpisodes
1 February 2, 2009
(2.3M viewers) [8]
April 20, 2009
(4.22M viewers) [9]
April 27, 2009
(3.753M viewers) [10]
Cocktail (Joanna Hernandez)Unique (Danielle Pastorino)1412
2 November 2, 2009February 1, 2010February 8, 2010Mz Berry (Connie Deveaux)Platinum (Mary Cherry)1914

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