Ray J's Company Raycon Hits $10 Mil In Sales In Just 12 Months

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He's moving up in the tech world.

Put some respect on Ray J's name because the R&B singer is quickly becoming a tech giant. In just 12 months, Ray J's consumer-electronics company Raycon just hit $10 million in sales. The crossover for music artists as they become retailers or business moguls doesn't always end with such successful numbers. However, Ray J's has sold smartwatches and scooters before hitting the jackpot with his Raycon wireless headphones.

In an interview with Grit DailyRay J chats about hitting the eight-figure mark. "It feels amazing and we’re so proud of how far we’ve come in such a short amount of time," he said. "I knew that the company would do well because I believe so much in the products but, I have to say that the success has been overwhelming so far. We have a great team assembled and we get things done. Our customers are happy so we’re happy."

This is just the beginning of Ray J's tech empire, but he isn't dishing the details of what he's cooking up next. "The best is still to come because we have been keeping new products under wraps for a long time," Ray J said. "It’ll be a surprise, but it’s all mainly under the umbrella of wireless audio because that’s what has been working so well for us now. At some point in the future we may look at expanding beyond this category, but for now, we just want to continue building on the momentum that we have in this area."

Congrats to Ray J on the accomplishment!


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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.