Ray J Inks $1 Million Deal With Crowdfunding Cannabis Company: Report

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He continues to make his money moves.

The public often pokes fun at reality stars because many don't seem to have much going on outside of airing their dirty laundry for the cameras, but Ray J has been making power moves. The entrepreneur has secured various multi-million dollar deals and under everyone's noses has become a formidable hip hop mogul.

We've previously reported that Ray J has taken a huge chunk of change—$5 million, to be exact—and invested it into his own cannabis company. The weed market can be a lucrative one and many celebrities are getting involved with hopes of making hefty profits. According to TMZ, not only is Ray growing his own start-up, but he's also become the Chief Strategic Media Officer for a company called Fundanna. Their website describes them as the "The 1st Regulation Crowdfunding platform for cannabis businesses." Think Kickstarter for weed.

TMZ reports that Ray has inked a deal where he receives $1 million per year and, in turn, he stars in infomercials urging people to invest into weed companies. With Snoop Dogg as a first cousin, Ray's connections are endless. 

Aside from getting himself involved in all things green, Ray recently announced that he's embarking on the TBTour. Dates have yet to be announced, but soon he'll be hitting the road with Immature, J. Holiday, Day 26, and B5.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.