American singer and actor Ray J has set social media abuzz after sharing an unusual Instagram video in which he claimed he is currently hitchhiking across the United States.
In the clip, the 44-year-old said he is travelling from Tampa, Florida, to Los Angeles, relying on strangers for food and accommodation along the way. He described the move as a “real-life test” for a proposed reality show titled Celebrity Hitchhiking, according to Daily Mail.
Ray J was seen standing by the roadside with his thumb out, insisting that he was alone and not accompanied by any production crew.
“I’m hitchhiking right now to get a place to stay tonight,” he said, explaining that he wants random families to take him in, share their life experiences with him, and then send him on to the next destination.
He added that the journey is designed to determine whether the concept would work as a full television project, stressing that everything is being done authentically with only his phone and a small bag of clothes.
The entertainer also revealed that he hopes to return to Los Angeles before December 22 in order to spend Christmas with his children. At one point, he admitted that he has been going through a tough period and genuinely needs food and shelter.
The video comes amid recent reports of Ray J’s Thanksgiving arrest following a domestic incident involving his estranged wife, Princess Love. He appeared to allude to the situation indirectly, saying his main goal is to get home and see his kids.
The post has since left many fans confused, with some questioning whether the hitchhiking claim is genuine or merely a publicity stunt. His representatives are yet to issue an official response.
