Ray J allegedly utilized pretend blood throughout a latest efficiency, regardless of claiming severe well being considerations
Eyewitness says Ray J’s conduct was ‘theatrical’ and he ‘loves the eye’
Ray J beforehand said medical doctors gave him months to dwell because of coronary heart points from alcohol and drug abuse
Ray J has lately been coping with well being considerations, however some observers are questioning whether or not his situation is as severe as he has prompt.
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The singer is now dealing with allegations that he used pretend blood throughout a latest efficiency.
KTAL 6 stated it has footage that seems to point out Ray J making use of a substance to his face throughout his Feb. 14 present on the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium in Shreveport, Louisiana.
The 45-year-old “One Want” performer drew consideration for taking the stage on Valentine’s Day with what regarded like blood round his eyes and a bloodied chest monitor. Occasion photographer Tommy Nard II shared a video with the outlet exhibiting Ray J mendacity down in an orange outfit and inserting what he described as “pretend blood” beneath his eyes.
“He loves the digicam. He loves the eye. Anyone that is aware of him, it’s all theatrical,” Nard II stated of the artist.
He additionally recalled feeling puzzled when he first seen what was taking place behind the scenes, saying, “I’m behind the scenes, like, ‘What are you doing?’ ”
“I seen him actually placed on the pretend blood and issues like that, and go on the market with the gang, which may be very surprising that he’d do one thing like that,” he added.
Representatives for Ray J and the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium didn’t instantly reply to requests for remark.
Beforehand, Ray J’s supervisor, Melinda Santiago, addressed his well being in an announcement to Folks, saying,
“Everyone knows that Ray J has been below the climate, however all my artists that work with me gotta do their job whether or not they’re bleeding or not.”
Forward of the live performance, the singer—born William Raymond Norwood Jr.—posted a video on Fb and wrote within the caption, “I’m placing my life on the road for this present!!”
The efficiency happened shortly after Ray J publicly claimed that medical doctors had given him solely months to dwell.
In January, he mentioned his well being struggles in an Instagram video. “I wish to thank all people for praying for me. I used to be in a hospital,” he stated. “My coronary heart’s solely beating like 25 %, however so long as I keep centered and keep on the fitting path, every part shall be all proper.”
That very same month, he made additional claims throughout an Instagram Stay session that was later shared on X. “2027 is unquestionably a wrap for me,” he stated, alleging that medical doctors informed him he wouldn’t dwell for much longer and that his coronary heart had turned “black” on account of alcohol and drug abuse.
TMZ beforehand reported that Ray J was hospitalized in Las Vegas on Jan. 7 for extreme pneumonia and coronary heart ache. He had additionally been admitted for pneumonia in 2021.
