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Ray J’s Manager Responds After Rapper Performed with ‘Blood’ Streaming From His Eyes

Ray J’s onstage visuals sparked debate about their medical authenticity amid recent health disclosures and reports of new prescriptions and possible defibrillator use.

  • On February 15, 2026, Ray J, singer, performed at a Valentine's Day concert in Shreveport, Louisiana, wearing a visible heart-monitor patch while red streaks appeared on his face as he handed out roses.
  • Following public disclosures about his health, Ray J has recently said doctors warned he might have only months to live, and an earlier pneumonia scare nearly cost him his life.
  • Social accounts amplified the footage, which amassed thousands of views on X and No Jumper, while TMZ reported new medications and possible defibrillator use; public health experts urged caution before diagnosing.
  • Social-Media debate mixed concern and conjecture as Ray J has not released an official medical update, with online commentators suggesting substance abuse while supporters urged health focus.
  • The episode underscores broader health reporting challenges as public-health researchers warn viral imagery often shapes narratives before clarification, while heart disease causes 20.5 million deaths annually.
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The Cheat Sheet broke the news in on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
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