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The death of Juan "Raymond" Harper -- better known as Rolling Ray -- in September 2025 left his fans shattered and heartbroken over the loss of the influencer.

Ray's career was taking off prior to his death, as he'd built up a substantial following through his appearances on TV and presence on social media.

We're going to take a look at how the influencer made a name for himself and see how the reactions to his death largely reflected the positive impact he'd had on his fans.

Ray started making appearances in the late 2010s on various television shows, including "Catfish: Trolls," where his one-liners, and overall sense of humor, became popular with the show's fans.

A clip of his appearance on "Divorce Court," in which he claimed to have been in contact with Beyoncé, went viral a year later.

Ray was subsequently featured on several programs on the Zeus Network, including "The Conversation," in which his feud with rapper Bobby Lytes was detailed in a two-part arc.

Ray later served as an executive producer on the series "Bobby I Love You, Purrr," in which he helped Lytes find a partner.

Ray's talent wasn't just limited to TV, as he racked up a healthy following on social media throughout his life.

The influencer was most prolific on Instagram, where he had 451,000 followers at the time of his death.

He was also active on TikTok, where he had a following of nearly 10,000 ... although his final posts on the platform were shared in 2023.

In addition to his social media activity, Ray was a songwriter, and released several singles on Apple Music, mainly in the early 2020s.

Although the cause of Ray's death was not immediately released, it was marked with several tributes from across the entertainment world.

Zeus Network shared a post on its Instagram account, noting the influencer's "laughter, light, & loving spirit."

Cardi B described the social media personality as a "menace" and said he'd "become so positive" over the years in her own tribute.

Jamie Collins and his wife, Katrina Jackson -- AKA Kat Tat -- are saying goodbye to their Florida digs ... and this one's loaded with luxury.

Real estate sources tell us the 2x Super Bowl champ -- formerly with the New England Patriots -- and the "Black Ink Crew: Chicago" reality star listed their 4-bedroom, 5-bath estate about 20 minutes outside Melbourne for $4 million last week.

The place is giving major resort vibes. The pad sits on a nearly 1-acre lot inside a gated community and spans 4,350 square feet of living space.

Dorit Kemsley is setting the record straight on the various rumors plaguing her personal life ... sharing where she stands with her estranged husband and her 'Real Housewives' pals.

We caught up with the "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star outside the members-only club Gravitas in Beverly Hills, where she confirmed things are all over the place amid her separation.

As she put it, her relationship with PK Kemsley is "up and down" right now ... further emphasizing the chaos by saying it's also "left to right."

Kim Kardashian slid into her SKIMS and shut it down ... reminding everyone she’s not just the boss behind the brand, she’s the ultimate billboard!

You gotta peep Kim’s new IG drop from Wednesday ... she’s serving peak cozy vibes in loungewear, but still turning up the heat in those sheer, snug 'fits.

Kim served it all ... cheeky bum snap, cleavage close-up, and a sultry stare, tied together with the simple but powerful mic-drop caption: "SKIMS."

Denise Richards is planning to have her estranged husband Aaron Phypers and his mother grilled in court ... she wants them to testify about her allegations that he physically abused her.

There's a hearing coming up where Denise will argue why her temporary restraining order against Aaron should be turned into a permanent one ... and she just submitted her witness list.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Denise will call Aaron and his mother, Patricia Phypers, as witnesses.

Grab your cha-cha shoes -- "DWTS" just unveiled its next cast, and it’s wild ... Hilaria Baldwin, Corey Feldman, and influencer Alix Earle are ready to tango (or trip over their own two feet)!

"Good Morning America" released the line-up Wednesday, and it’s a fun mix ... Dylan Efron, Fifth Harmony’s Lauren Jauregui, "The Parent Trap"'s Elaine Hendrix, and Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles are all ready to sashay.

The goodies keep coming ... "Boy Meets World" star Danielle Fishel, wildlife wiz Robert Irwin, comedian Andy Richter, and Pentatonix singer Scott Hoying are all stepping onto the "DWTS" dance floor.

2:05 PM PT -- Karen Huger is diving right back into civilian life after doing 6 months behind bars ... and she's enjoying some luxuries she didn't have in prison ... like celebrity hairstylists.

Check out this video from Karen's first day out ... she's getting her hair done.

It's good to be on the outside.

Karen Huger has been released from prison after being found guilty of DUI ... TMZ has learned.

The Montgomery County Detention Center in Maryland tells TMZ ... Huger was released Tuesday at 10 AM ET -- after she served 6 months behind bars.

The 'Real Housewives of Potomac' star is getting out of the clink 6 months earlier than expected -- having been convicted on 7 of 8 charges prosecutors brought against her ... including DUI, negligent driving, failing to control her vehicle’s speed to avoid a collision, and more.

OnlyFans ... it’s either a cash cow, or a crash course in chaos ... and TMZ's new documentary shows just how ugly the fallout can get.

Ex-OF star Angela White -- formerly known as Blac Chyna -- cops to greed hitting quick ... telling us in "TMZ Presents: The War Over OnlyFans" she knew flashing her fans through topless DMs was the real money magnet.

Angela swears she knows the drill ... plenty of women join the platform thinking just sporting bikinis will cut it ... but before they know it, the grind messes with their head, and they're peeling off more and more.

Can you guess which Kardashian-Jenner sister put her famous curves on display in this eye-popping shot?! You should be able to score without lookin' too hard at her long n' lean physique ...

When she's not sittin' poolside with her buns in the air, she's sippin' tequila and modeling in her underwear!

Kelsey Bateman -- a contestant on Bret Michaels' reality show 'Rock of Love' -- has died ... TMZ has learned.

A family sources tells us ... Kelsey passed away unexpectedly recently -- though it's unclear at this time exactly what caused her untimely death. We've reached out to local authorities for more information.

If you don't know "Rock of Love with Bret Michaels," it was a reality television show that ran from 2007 to 2009 ... and followed 25 contestants as they all vied to be Michaels' girlfriend.

"Love Island USA" alum Taylor Williams had a scary night at the rodeo after being thrown off his horse in front of a packed crowd.

The 24-year-old reality star was competing Friday at the Arizona Invitational Black Rodeo in Scottsdale when his horse stumbled into another animal, sending them both tumbling.

Social media footage shows the shocking moment Taylor’s horse went down hard and the Oklahoma native appeared trapped under the animal as it rolled.

Huda Mustafa brings the heat no matter where she goes ... whether in the 'Love Island' villa or lounging by the pool in these hot shots!

The reality TV turned 25 on Saturday ... and, we've put together her best looking photos for you to peruse.

Mustafa's always looked ready for TV ... stunning in a tiny red bikini in these promotional pics taken for the show.

Abby and Brittany Hensel stopped off for a snack with their newborn ... grabbing a bite to eat at McDonald's before heading off to work.

The dynamic duo were photographed walking around and holding a baby carrier ... wearing a tank top and a pair of jean shorts.

The two chatted and laughed with a friend before giving a goodbye hug, putting the carrier in the back and hopping into their gray Tesla ... after which it seems they drove up to grab some food at the popular fast food chain.

Travis Barker's on dad duty for a magical day out with his family ... holding his toddler, Rocky, close to him while hanging at Disney's Magic Kingdom!

The rocker was spotted at the popular Florida theme park Saturday afternoon ... holding his little dude in his arms and basking in the late summer sun in Orlando.

Travis dressed casually in a white T-shirt and long black shorts ... while Rocky's dressed up in plaid overalls.

Gordon Ramsay is on the mend after receiving treatment to remove skin cancer ... and he's feeling incredibly grateful.

The TV chef took to IG, sharing that a team of doctors removed basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer.

According to the Mayo Clinic, this form of cancer often shows up as a slightly transparent bump and typically develops on areas of the skin that are often exposed to the sun, like the head and neck.

8/30 4:32 AM PT -- Simon Guobadia tells TMZ ... "I’m finding out from [a] media publication about the new filings. As you may be aware, the divorce action has been closed, and the matter is now before the Georgia Court of Appeals."

He continues, "We filed a timely appeal (30 days) of the judge’s decision, and I’m sure opposing counsel is aware that a higher court has to rule on the merits of the appeal before a lower court would entertain any 'new' court filings. Until then, those filings are tantamount to toilet tissue for the public’s consumption."

Porsha Williams says her ex-husband owes her a small fortune, and is asking a judge to hold him in contempt for falling behind on payments ... to the tune of nearly $700K!

The 'Real Housewives' star filed legal documents Thursday claiming Simon Guobadia -- the man she married in 2022 and recently finalized her divorce from back in June -- owes her marital residence expenses, alimony payments, attorney's fees and property taxes.

Williams calls Guobadia's nonpayment "a knowing, intentional, and ongoing disregard for this Court’s authority and the Final Judgment it issued."