R&B singer and reality TV star Ray J has been admitted to a hospital in Las Vegas after falling seriously ill with pneumonia and experiencing heart pains.
Health Crisis in Las Vegas
The 44-year-old artist, famously linked to Kim Kardashian from 2003 to 2006, is reportedly awaiting test results after being diagnosed with a severe case of pneumonia. A source close to the situation told TMZ that Ray J is undergoing X-rays and an echocardiogram to assess his condition.
Despite the concerning health reports, the singer's social media activity has continued as normal. His official Instagram account recently promoted an upcoming birthday celebration event, scheduled for January 18 in Austin, Texas. The post made no mention of his hospitalisation, prompting a wave of concern from fans in the comments section.
A Terrifying History with Pneumonia
This hospital stay marks a frightening recurrence for the 'One Wish' singer. Four years ago, in 2021, Ray J was hospitalised with non-Covid pneumonia in an ordeal he described as life-threatening.
At that time, he was mistakenly placed in a Covid-19 ward, which he found terrifying. After multiple negative tests, he was moved. He later revealed he feared he would die during the more than week-long stay and needed oxygen and an inhaler to aid his recovery for some time afterwards. Ray J attributed the 2021 illness to his busy schedule and constant travel.
Recent Troubles and Public Pleas
The singer's latest health scare follows a period of personal and legal difficulties. In November, he was arrested on a charge of making a criminal threat after allegedly pulling a gun on his ex-wife, Princess Love, during a livestream. His bail was set at $50,000.
Just weeks before his hospitalisation, Ray J was documenting a hitchhiking journey from Florida to Los Angeles on Instagram, claiming it was for a reality show. In videos, he asked fans for food and shelter along the way.
As he remains under medical care in Las Vegas, fans and observers are hoping for a full and speedy recovery for the star, who has faced significant health challenges before.
