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Ray J claims he now has ‘months to live’ following extreme health issues
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Updated 10:39 29 Jan 2026 GMTPublished 09:31 29 Jan 2026 GMT

Ray J claims he now has ‘months to live’ following extreme health issues

Ray J gave an update on social media

Gerrard Kaonga

Gerrard Kaonga

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Topics: News, US News, Las Vegas, Kim Kardashian, Instagram

Gerrard Kaonga
Gerrard Kaonga

Gerrard is a Journalist at UNILAD and has dived headfirst into covering everything from breaking global stories to trending entertainment news. He has a bachelors in English Literature from Brunel University and has written across a number of different national and international publications. Most notably the Financial Times, Daily Express, Evening Standard and Newsweek.

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Singer Ray J gave his fans an update on social media saying that he has been dealing with of late.

Ray J told his fans on social media that he had to be rushed to a Las Vegas hospital because ‘he almost died’.

He indicated that he does not believe he will live much longer saying that ‘2027 is definitely a wrap for me’.

In a lengthy five minute video, he said: “My heart's only beating 25 percent, but as long as I stay focused and stay on the right path, everything will be alright," the ex of Kim Kardashian told his 2.9 million followers on Instagram.

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"My health is not OK, so I thank everybody for supporting and praying for me through everything I've been in the hospital."

He said that he has a severe case of pneumonia.

The singer also spoke about living excessively and how this ultimately negatively impacted his health.

Ray J appeared reflective on his life-style as he spoke about his current health struggles (Instagram/@rayj)
Ray J appeared reflective on his life-style as he spoke about his current health struggles (Instagram/@rayj)

He also said: “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.”

Speaking about the future the father of two said: “My baby mama 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 damn, when it’s all done, burn me, don’t bury me.”

The American Thoracic Society has issued warnings regarding to pneumonia. They have said: “While young healthy adults have less risk of pneumonia than the age extremes, it is always a threat.

“Half of all non-immunocompromised adults hospitalized for severe pneumonia in the US are younger adults (18-57 years of age).”

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Ray J says doctors gave him limited time left. He reveals that his heart is at 25% capacity, and he admits his excessive lifestyle has finally caught up to him
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