R&B singer Ray J faces a breach-of-contract lawsuit from American Express over an alleged unpaid credit card balance exceeding $78,000, according to a recently filed complaint.
The financial services company claims Ray J, whose legal name is Ray Norwood, failed to repay $78,704.56 owed on an American Express credit account. The lawsuit asks a court to enter judgment for the full balance, plus applicable interest and costs.
American Express alleges that the singer entered into a cardholder agreement requiring repayment of all charges and accrued balances. The complaint states that Norwood did not satisfy the outstanding amount, which the company contends constitutes a breach of the agreement.
The suit also names Rajun Cajun Inc. as a co-defendant. According to the complaint, the entity is associated with Norwood’s business activity. The filing, however, does not detail the company’s precise role in the disputed account.
Representatives close to Ray J say the entertainer intends to resolve the matter. Those familiar with the situation indicate he plans to repay the balance owed to American Express.
R&B Singer Ray J Sued By American Express
The litigation follows a separate debt collection case filed by the company in December. In that earlier complaint, American Express alleged that Ray J owed $139,849.85 on another credit account.
That lawsuit also named Tronix Network as a defendant. The company is tied to Norwood’s technology and digital ventures.
American Express alleged in that filing that the defendants failed to meet payment obligations under a separate cardholder agreement. The company similarly sought recovery of the outstanding balance through court judgment.
Debt collection actions against high-profile entertainers often attract attention because artists frequently operate through multiple business entities. Those structures can complicate questions about liability for financial obligations.
The latest complaint places Ray J and Rajun Cajun Inc. at the center of another such dispute. A court will now determine whether American Express can recover the full amount it claims remains unpaid.
