Ray J Returns to Scene of Whitney Houston Overdose

Ray J returned to the scene of a personal tragedy this week, as a press event for his new professional venture forced the singer back to the Beverly Hilton Hotel... the spot where Whitney Houston passed away in February.

The former sex tape partner of Kim Kardashian was dating Houston at the time of her death and sources say he was forced to enter grief counseling in response to the incident.

What brought Ray J back to the hotel yesterday? A Q&A session with reporters in regard to The Rickey Smiley Show. How did he react to the visit?

Insiders tell TMZ Ray was emotional and and that walking around the hallways was "very weird." Overall, it simply "hurt inside" to relive such a memory.

But J will push on and attempt to advance her career. Because, friends say, that's how Whitney would have wanted it.