Ray and Gorilla Nems spark viral face off at ComplexCon 2025 as crowd goes silent (Image via Getty)

Ray had a heated moment with Gorilla Nems during ComplexCon 2025 as both exchanged words in front of a large crowd. A video posted by Complex Pop on Instagram showed Gorilla Nems looking straight at Ray and saying his trademark line, “Tell ’em fck your life.” Ray quickly replied, “Fck my life for what?” The crowd reacted instantly, phones came out, and security watched closely as the situation looked like it could explode. The clip spread fast across Instagram and TikTok within minutes.

What made Ray fire back at Gorilla Nems in front of the ComplexCon crowd

Gorilla Nems, real name Travis Doyle, is a rapper from Coney Island, Brooklyn, known widely as the “Coney Island Mayor” for his loud and raw street style. He is famous for his viral phrase “Don’t ever disrespect me.” At ComplexCon, his energy stayed the same. What looked like a normal talk at first suddenly turned serious the moment he threw his signature challenge at Ray. People around them went silent, expecting things to get physical. Gorilla Nems repeated his warning tone, hinting that no disrespect would be allowed. Fans online quickly began asking if it was real tension or just New York-style tough talking.

Ray did not act angry or out of control. After his quick reply, he stayed calm and did not push the moment any further. In the video, he was seen stepping back slightly while security and nearby staff made sure nothing escalated. Pages like Complex Music and Complex Pop reposted the clip, pulling millions of views and thousands of comments. Also Read: Emiru Explosively Accuses Mizkif Of Sexual Assault And Blackmail Days After TwitchCon IncidentFans online praised Ray for not overreacting, while others said Gorilla Nems’ energy was classic New York behavior. Many viewers joked about how both handled the situation like pros without starting a real fight. The moment became one of the top viral topics from the event and boosted attention for both names across hip-hop and pop culture spaces.