Inside Ray J's Health Woes as Death Fears Mount: From 'Black Heart' to Severe Pneumonia and More

Ray J has been candid about his health no longer being in peak condition.

The rapper was first hospitalized with non-COVID pneumonia amid the pandemic in 2021. His manager, David Weintraub, confirmed the artist was struggling to breathe before he was admitted to a hospital in Miami.

After all his five COVID-19 tests came back negative, he was moved out of the facility's COVID wing.

"I appreciate all the love and support from everybody," he told his fans in a message he shared via his manager. "Thank you for keeping me in your prayers, and I will be back up and running soon."

Ray J was discharged a few days later, per reports.

The "One Wish" hitmaker landed in a Las Vegas hospital on January 6 with a severe case of pneumonia and heart pain.

To check his health, Ray J reportedly underwent X-rays and an echocardiogram at the time. He was discharged after a few days when his condition stabilized.

In a video shared on January 25, Ray J revealed he contracted pneumonia that later progressed into a severe case of heart failure.

"I want to thank everybody for praying for me. I was in a hospital. My heart's only beating like 25 percent, but as long as I stay focused and stay on the right path, everything will be alright," he disclosed, explaining his health was "not okay."

Ray J also wrote in the caption, "Just almost died!! I'm alive because of your prayers and support!!"

A few days later, he shared he was prescribed eight medications, including Entresto and Jardiance, for heart failure prevention. He reportedly could need a pacemaker or defibrillator, adding he may go to Haiti to treat his "black heart."

"As long as I stay focused and stay on the right path, everything will be all right," he reminded himself.

The "Wait a Minute" singer also claimed his doctors told him he had months to live.

"2027 is definitely a wrap for me," he said in the Instagram Live video, later attributing his heart's condition to excessive alcohol and substance abuse.

"I f----- up," Ray J said of his lifestyle. "I think I thought I had more weight. I thought I was big so I could handle all the alcohol, I could handle all the Adderall, I could handle all the drugs—but I couldn't. It curved my time here."

The R&B artist continued, "My baby mama [Princess Love] gonna be straight, my kids gonna be straight. If they wanna spend all the money, they can spend it. I did my part here. And d---, when it's all done, burn me, don't bury me."

After sparking concern, Ray J assured fans in a January 30 video that he was already feeling "better."

"He had a session with a doctor, who did miracles," his manager also revealed.

Ray J was hospitalized again for two days after was knocked out by YouTuber Hot Fire during an MMA match on May 23. According to reports, he suffered a concussion while his heart rate slowed.

He updated fans on May 27, laughing off the hard hit that knocked him out while confirming he was okay.