The Return of T-Ray

Posted on by Robbie Ettelson

Thanks to a tip from DJ 7L (who himself was tipped-off by DJ Eclipse), it seems that the mystery of T-Ray’s disappearance from the music game has been solved. Thankfully he wasn’t involved in a fatal knife fight with Joell Ortiz‘s manager Mike Heron following the interview I did with him, it seems that Todd has become the ringmaster for a freakshow, which now has it’s own reality TV show launching in 2013, complete with his wife and two teenage kids:

Leaving behind a successful career in the music industry, Todd was finally able to realize his true passion: bringing together all things bizarre and unique, including two-headed animals, strange artifacts, eccentric performers and human oddities. The Venice Beach Freakshow is the world’s strangest museum with the world’s most passionate curator of the bizarre at its helm: Todd Ray. Todd is a Grammy award-winning music producer who gave it all up to pursue his passion in life — running the Freakshow. Known as the modern day Ripley, Todd is the taskmaster. His intense passion and curiosity drive the narrative and serve as the point of view of the story and series.

Check the clips here.

26 thoughts on “The Return of T-Ray”

  1. Todd you sell out. These days hip hops just a freaks how.

    10/10 for getting maximum exploitation out of your unremarkable children.

  2. I have a feeling there’s more to the story of why he left the biz…We need an interview from this guy, he was too ill to quit!!!

  5. Wow, that’s crazy. We need T-Ray to open up his vaults cuz you know he’s got some ill shit… especially the ORIGINAL VERSION of “Back To The Grill” that also featured Akinyele.

  6. wow “Joell Ortiz’s manager,” that’s some fucking “credit” in your life… while I wouldn’t wish a FATAL knife fight on anyone here, everyone responsible for foisting that whining fat fuck on music deserves to at least be kneecapped.

  7. Let’s face it. Hiphop is mad boring these days anywaw. Besides a select few artists, shit is wack. Anything from the last 20 years is better than todays crap. And there’s no money in this game unless you’re part of another select group of artists. People move on to other things when the thing they love get’s corny/boring or there’s no money involved.

  9. I’m not sure if I’m more dissapointed that he opted not to make music anymore or more disappointed at the fact that I’ve walked by that freak show numerous times when I would visit Venice Beach and didn’t know T-Ray was at the helm. motherfucka say what?

  10. Gx, children are off-limits when engaging in dis banter. Shame..

  11. Yeah something had to happen for him to say screw music, its not surprising, from what I hear a lot of shady biz goes on behind the scenes…

  12. Haha. True @Fosterakahunter i generally couldnt agree more, but he’s putting his own ones I’n a freak show! Also they look about 20. Those kids met big L and now this…

  14. Wow.I can’t believe some of you on here. So what if he quit music. T Ray had an amazing run. The music business is so fucked up now,why would he continue that hustle? Record labels don’t even hire Just Blaze much anymore. So what makes you think they’re going to want an old white guy with the boom bap 90s sound? Get a life trolls!

  25. I think his decision was perfectly fine. Leave the man alone! He realized that his heart wasn’t in the music industry anymore. So what if he runs a freak show. Most people say the term freak is used as a rude word, when honestly, i take it more as a compliment! He gave up his music career so that he can send out a message- “THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS NORMAL!!” He is clearly a great father and husband, and an amazing friend! He sees so much potential in the people most of you call ugly, scary, weird, etc. Take Marcus for example, (Creature) Based on his body modifications, most would turn away or instantly judge him. BAM, my point exactly! He is such a fun, cool, hip guy who is so loving and sweet to everyone, especially his daughter! But most of you guys are too busy turning away because of his piercings, that you guys never fully got to understand what he is all about! Don’y judge a book by its cover! Todd Ray is AMAZING for standing up for what he believes in! I would absolutely L-O-V-E to come to the Venice Beach Freak Show!!!. So seriously, give him a break! Hes following his heart. Let him be a great example!

  26. Where did the original T-Ray interviews go? I used to skim over those from time to time. They appear to be taken down.

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