Ray J keeps a picture of Whitney Houston on his phone

Ray J, Whitney Houston’s on-off boyfriend has revealed he looks at a picture of the singer on his phone for comfort.

Ray J, 31, who previously dated Kim Kardashian, said he is still in pain after a “tough” few weeks since Whitney Houston’s death.

The hip hop singer, who dated Whitney Houston off and on for a number of years, said: “I really miss my friend.

“I really do, I’m still hurting. I just want to say, like Whitney, I love giving back to the kids.

“It’s just such a tough time for me. I’ve been through a lot in these past two weeks.

“I may have to look at life in a whole different way.

“I always look at my phone because I have a picture of someone I really love, and it helps me through the day.”

Ray J, Whitney Houston's on-off boyfriend has revealed he looks at a picture of the singer on his phone for comfort

“This is all new for me. I’m really emotional right now.

“What I will say is that I loved, and I’m hurt.

“But I enjoy being around people that support me and give me a sense of peace.”

Ray J was speaking at a Brotherhood Crusade/Mothers in Action press conference on Friday.

The singer and actor donated several items to the charity, including school supplies and clothes.