{"id":890071,"date":"2026-02-04T03:12:43","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T09:12:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/04\/i-have-months-to-live-ray-j-says-doctors-warned-of-severe-heart-problems-after-hospitalisation\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T03:12:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T09:12:43","slug":"i-have-months-to-live-ray-j-says-doctors-warned-of-severe-heart-problems-after-hospitalisation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/04\/i-have-months-to-live-ray-j-says-doctors-warned-of-severe-heart-problems-after-hospitalisation\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018I Have Months to Live\u2019: Ray J Says Doctors Warned of Severe Heart Problems After Hospitalisation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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LOS ANGELES, USA \u2014 The R&B singer Ray J said he is facing serious health challenges after being hospitalised earlier this month for pneumonia and heart complications, telling fans that his heart is functioning at only a fraction of its normal capacity.<\/p>\n

In an Instagram post on Sunday, January 25, 2026, the 45-year-old musician, whose full name is William Ray Norwood Jr., said he had \u201calmost died\u201d during his recent illness and credited prayers and support from family and fans for his recovery.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was in the hospital. My heart\u2019s only beating, like, 25 percent, but as long as I stay focused and stay on the right path, everything will be alright,\u201d he said. \u201cSo thank you for all your prayers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hospitalisation and Medical Concerns<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Earlier this month, TMZ reported that Ray J was taken to a Las Vegas hospital on January 6 for treatment for pneumonia and heart pain.<\/p>\n

In subsequent social media videos, he said his health was still \u201cnot okay\u201d and described his condition as serious.<\/p>\n

He thanked members of his family for their support, saying: \u201cThank you to my mom, Brandy, and my dad, and everybody for helping me through.\u201d<\/p>\n

In a separate livestream later reposted online, Ray J said his medical team had warned that his condition could be life-threatening.<\/p>\n

\u201c2027 is definitely a wrap for me,\u201d he said. When a friend questioned the claim, he replied: \u201cThat\u2019s what the doctor said!\u201d<\/p>\n

Reflections on Past Behaviour<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In the same livestream, Ray J attributed his health problems to years of substance and alcohol use.<\/p>\n

Pointing to his chest, he said: \u201cI f\u2014ed my heart up on the right side, right here.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added: \u201cBecause I think I thought I had more weight. I thought I was a big [shot], so I could handle all the alcohol. I could handle all the Adderall. I could handle all the drugs, but I couldn\u2019t. And it curbed my time here.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said that at one point he had been drinking \u201cfour or five bottles a day\u201d and taking \u201c10 Addies\u201d at a time.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m like, \u2018Ain\u2019t nothing happening to me? F\u2014 it. I\u2019m indestructible,\u2019\u201d he said. \u201cJoke\u2019s on me. Take care of yourselves, y\u2019all.\u201d<\/p>\n

Family and Financial Planning<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In another video, Ray J said he had made financial arrangements to support his former wife, Princess Love, and their two children.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy baby mama gon\u2019 be straight, my kids gon\u2019 be straight,\u201d he said. \u201cIf they want to spend all the money, they can spend it, but I did my part here.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also acknowledged regret over his past lifestyle.<\/p>\n

\u201cI shouldn\u2019t have went this hard, bro,\u201d he said. \u201cI shouldn\u2019t have went that hard.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said his condition remained serious and that he was scheduled for further medical examinations.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy mamma and my daddy coming to pick me up tomorrow and they\u2019re gonna take me to the check-up,\u201d he said. \u201cShout out to my mom and daddy and shout out to Brandy for looking out for me. She paid my bills for me for the rest of the year.\u201d<\/p>\n

Previous Health Issues<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This is not the first time Ray J has been hospitalised for pneumonia. TMZ previously reported that he sought treatment for the illness in October 2021 during the Covid-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n

The singer said he remains hopeful about his recovery and urged supporters to stay focused and healthy as he continues medical treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Ani Afuekwe | Entertainment Reporter
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