Brandy Denies Dating Mase and Shyne, Condemns Ray J’s Comments

Brandy has officially broken her silence regarding claims made by former Bad Boy Records rappers Mase and Shyne, who alleged they both dated her concurrently in the late 90s. The singer also addressed comments made by her brother, Ray J, in her defense, stating she does not condone his actions.

Denying Dating Claims, Clarifying Friendship

The claims surfaced during an appearance by Mase and Shyne on the “It Is What It Is” podcast, where they discussed their past interactions with Brandy. Shyne, in particular, likened their relationship to a friendship and denied any romantic involvement, while Mase alluded to a past connection. Brandy took to Instagram to unequivocally deny these narratives, stating, “In the late 90’s, I had a platonic friendship with rapper Shyne. In an unfortunate turn of events, that friendship is now being mischaracterized as ‘we dated!’ Unequivocally, we did not!”

She expressed her intention to set the record straight through her upcoming memoir, ‘PHASES,’ stating, “I’m not sure why an untrue narrative about a scope of what was a friendship more than 20-years ago is being reshaped during his current media interviews. People telling their version of my story is why I am releasing my upcoming memoir, ‘PHASES.’ It’s time to tell my truth and debunk many of the misnomers that people think they know about my life.”

Addressing Ray J’s Defense and Setting Boundaries

In addition to clarifying her past friendships, Brandy addressed her brother Ray J’s social media commentary in her defense. “While I love my brother Ray J, I don’t condone or support the messages he’s shared on social media and have not asked him to defend me in any form,” she stated. This indicates her preference for handling such matters personally and directly.

Brandy’s decision to release a statement and address these stories, which she typically ignores, highlights the importance she places on setting the record straight. Her memoir, “PHASES,” set for release on March 31, 2026, promises to offer further insights into her life and career, providing her own narrative and correcting the “misnomers” that have circulated over the years.

• Brandy denies claims by Mase and Shyne that they dated her simultaneously in the late 90s.
• She stated her relationship with Shyne was platonic and lasted over 20 years ago.
• Brandy does not condone her brother Ray J’s social media comments defending her.
• She announced her upcoming memoir, ‘Phases,’ to share her truth and debunk misconceptions.
• The memoir is scheduled for release on March 31, 2026.