Ray J Shares His Heart Is "Only Beating 25 Percent" After Near-Fatal Hospitalization

‘I almost died’: Ray J says his heart is ‘black’ after years of alcohol and drugs

Ray J has claimed he won’t survive 2026 due to his “black” heart. The 45-year-old singer-songwriter, whose real name is William Ray Norwood Jr, was recently...

Ray J claims he only has months to live after pneumonia hospitalization, heart failure

R&B star Ray J says his heart is only 25% functional and doctors have told him he has only months to live following a recent pneumonia hospitalization and heart failure diagnosis. The “Sexy Can I” singer initially shared news of his hospitalization in an Instagram video over the weekend. “My heart’s only beating 25%, but as long as I stay focused and stay on the right path, everything will be all right,” he said. “My health is not OK, so I thank…

What Is a Black Heart? Breaking Down Ray J’s Ongoing Health Battle

Ray J says he only has one year left to live. “2027 is definitely a wrap for me. That’s what they say,” the musician said in a social media video shared on January 27, 2026. “I shouldn’t have went this hard, bro.” Ray J is keeping a positive outlook, telling his followers that it didn’t “matter if my days are counted” because “my baby mama gonna be straight, my kids gonna be straight.” He appeared to be referring to wife Princess Love, with whom…

Singer Ray J Says He May Die Soon, Reveals Heart 'Only Beating Like 25%' Due to Drug and Alcohol Abuse

R&B singer Ray J said doctors have given him only a year to live after years of alcohol and drug abuse rendered his heart 75 percent defective.

Ray-J says he's in his "last days": "My heart is only beating, like, 25 per cent"

Ray-J has claimed to fans that he is in his “last days” due to an issue with his heart, which is only beating at around “25 per cent”.

Singer Ray J posts grim health update, says heart ‘only beating like 25%’

“Just almost died!! I’m alive because of your prayers and support!!" the singer posted on social media.