Ray J says he only has months to live; shares, ‘2027 is definitely a wrap for me’

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Singer Ray J recently shared a serious update on his health status and said that his heart is “only beating like 25%.” Following a recent hospitalisation, Ray J said doctors warned he may have only months to live after suffering a severe case of heart failure linked to pneumonia. The ‘One Wish’ singer added he doesn’t believe he will be able to survive in 2027.

Ray J gives grim update on his health

In a video posted on his social media account, Ray J offered a grim update on his health. The 45-year-old singer said that he was hospitalized for a severe case of pneumonia earlier this month, and now his heart is “only beating like 25%.” He added, “But as long as I stay focused and stay on the right path, everything will be all right.”

Ray J says 2027 is definitely a wrap for him

As per The Hollywood Reporter, in a separate Instagram live video that has been recirculated on social media, the 45-year-old R&B singer said doctors told him he has months left to live. “2027 is definitely a wrap for me,” Ray J said. “My health is not OK,” Ray J pointed to his heart and said the right side is “black… it’s like done.”

Ray J reveals his height of substance abuse

Ray J also revealed that at the height of his substance abuse, Ray J said that he was drinking “four or five bottles a day” and taking “10 Addies” at a time. “I’m like, ‘Ain’t nothing happening to me?”Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”