Nationwide — Ray J allegedly used faux blood round his eyes throughout his February 14 live performance in Shreveport, Louisiana, sparking concern on-line. The R&B singer addressed the claims, saying the blood was actual and urged followers to disregard the rumors.
The 45-year-old drew consideration when he appeared on stage with blood close to his eyes and a chest monitor. Clips from the efficiency circulated rapidly, fueling hypothesis about whether or not it was staged.
Photographer Tommy Nard II informed an area information station that Ray J used “faux blood and issues like that” on stage. He described the singer as somebody who “loves the digital camera. He loves the eye. Anyone that is aware of him, it’s all theatrical,” suggesting the efficiency was staged for consideration.
Ray J addressed the claims in a Fb video on February 19, thanking followers and dismissing the controversy. “Neglect what they’re speaking about. Neglect what you’re listening to. Thanks to your prayers,” he stated, in response to Individuals. “Thanks to your love. And once more, all we are able to do is get higher. Salute, I really like you.”
His supervisor, Melinda Santiago, defended him, pointing to Ray J’s ongoing coronary heart and well being points and noting that his medicines may cause unwanted effects which may clarify the bleeding. His spouse, Princess Love, additionally supported him publicly, commenting that the efficiency “wasn’t faux.”
Earlier this yr, Ray J revealed critical well being struggles, saying medical doctors warned he would possibly solely have months to dwell and that his coronary heart was performing at 25 p.c. He had been hospitalized in Las Vegas for extreme pneumonia and coronary heart ache in January.
Regardless of this, Ray J continues to carry out, heading subsequent to Atlanta and Los Angeles after the Shreveport present.
