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. Medical doctors ran exams after he reported chest pains. She insisted, “This isn’t pretend. It’s not a hoax, it’s not him making an attempt to get consideration.”
In accordance with WBLS, she mentioned she and her husband flew to Las Vegas after a good friend known as with issues about Ray J’s situation. The household shared that docs suggested him to relaxation, take medicine, and alter his way of life 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 in search of publicity.
Ray J has additionally confronted authorized and household points, together with discussions about his youngsters along with his estranged spouse and his mom at a current listening to. Reviews point out his coronary heart operate 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 assist, asking everybody to respect Ray J’s restoration. “For all of you who’ve been typically involved about him and usually prayed for him, I thanks very a lot for that,” she mentioned.
