Simplify the following text for a Grade 7 native English-speaking person.
Original: William Ray Norwood Jr. ( born January 17 , 1981 ) , better known by his stage name Ray J , is an American singer , songwriter , record producer and actor .
Simplified: William Raymond Norwood , Jr. ( born January 17 , 1981 ) , better known by his stage name Ray J , is an American singer , record producer and actor .