Nationwide — Ray J’s mother, Sonja Norwood, addressed rumors about her son’s well being, confirming that his situation is critical and actual. She requested followers to cease speculating and respect his privateness as he recovers.
Norwood spoke throughout a livestream Monday, explaining that Ray J was hospitalized on January 6 for pneumonia and coronary heart points. Docs ran checks after he reported chest pains. She insisted, “This isn’t pretend. It’s not a hoax, it’s not him attempting to get consideration.”
In response to WBLS, she stated she and her husband flew to Las Vegas after a buddy referred to as with issues about Ray J’s situation. The household shared that medical doctors suggested him to relaxation, take remedy, and regulate his life-style to guard his well being.
Hypothesis grew after a Valentine’s Day live performance in Baton Rouge when video appeared to indicate blood underneath his eyes. A backstage photographer later clarified that the blood got here from a bottle, and Norwood rejected claims that her son was looking for publicity.
Ray J has additionally confronted authorized and household points, together with discussions about his kids along with his estranged spouse and his mom at a latest listening to. Stories point out his coronary heart perform is round 25 p.c, and he has a historical past of substance use and ongoing well being struggles.
Norwood thanked followers for his or her prayers and help, asking everybody to respect Ray J’s restoration. “For all of you who’ve been usually involved about him and usually prayed for him, I thanks very a lot for that,” she stated.
