Singer and reality TV star Ray J has delivered a sobering health update to his fans through social media, revealing a dire prognosis following his recent hospitalization. In a series of emotional posts and a live video that has since gone viral, the artist born William Ray Norwood Jr. disclosed that his heart is functioning at a critically low capacity and that doctors have given him only months to live.
Shocking Revelation in Viral Instagram Live
During a recent Instagram Live session that has captured widespread attention across social media platforms, Ray J made the heartbreaking announcement about his deteriorating health. "2027 is definitely a wrap for me," the singer stated bluntly, adding "That's what they say" in reference to medical professionals' assessments of his condition.
"My health is not OK," Ray J confessed during the emotional broadcast, visibly distressed as he discussed his prognosis. The video shows a particularly poignant moment when a friend protests his grim statements, urging him not to "say that" and to disregard medical opinions, to which Ray J responded by putting his head in his hands in apparent defeat.
Detailed Health Condition and Self-Blame
Ray J provided specific details about his cardiac issues, pointing to his chest and revealing that the right side of his heart appears "black... It's like done." This alarming update comes just weeks after he was hospitalized for a severe case of pneumonia earlier this month.
The singer took full responsibility for his health crisis, directly attributing his condition to years of substance abuse. "I fu**ed up," Ray J admitted candidly. "I thought... I could handle all the alcohol, I could handle all the Adderall, I could handle all the drugs, but I couldn't."
Previously, Ray J had shared that his "heart is only beating like 25%," but maintained a hopeful outlook, stating: "But as long as I stay focused and stay on the right path, everything will be all right."
Family Support and Future Plans
Despite the grim prognosis, Ray J expressed gratitude for his family's support during this challenging time. He specifically thanked his sister, acclaimed singer and actor Brandy, for covering his hospital bills "for the rest of the year."
The artist also discussed making arrangements for his loved ones, stating: "My baby mama gonna be straight, my kids gonna be straight, if they wanna spend all the money, they can spend it. I did my part here."
In a particularly poignant request, Ray J added: "And damn, when it's all done, burn me, don't bury me." He revealed plans to travel to Haiti in two weeks to "do some voodoo," indicating his search for alternative healing methods alongside conventional medical treatment.
Ray J's Career and Recent Legal Troubles
Ray J first gained prominence in the late 1990s with his hit single "One Wish" and later became a reality television fixture through shows like Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood and For the Love of Ray J. His career took a controversial turn in 2007 when a sex tape featuring him and ex-girlfriend Kim Kardashian was released, sparking widespread media attention and ongoing legal disputes with the Kardashian family.
The singer's health crisis follows recent legal troubles, including an arrest in November for allegedly pointing a gun at his estranged wife Princess Love during a live-streamed incident. The couple shares two children together.
Just days before his viral health revelation, Ray J had shared another concerning update, claiming he "almost died" and reiterating that his heart was functioning at only 25 percent capacity while thanking fans for their prayers and support.
