Nationwide — Ray J allegedly used pretend 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 shortly, fueling hypothesis about whether or not it was staged.
Photographer Tommy Nard II advised a neighborhood information station that Ray J used “pretend blood and issues like that” on stage. He described the singer as somebody who “loves the digicam. 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 mentioned, based on Folks. “Thanks to your love. And once more, all we will do is get higher. Salute, I like you.”
His supervisor, Melinda Santiago, defended him, pointing to Ray J’s ongoing coronary heart and well being points and noting that his drugs could cause uncomfortable side effects that may clarify the bleeding. His spouse, Princess Love, additionally supported him publicly, commenting that the efficiency “wasn’t pretend.”
Earlier this 12 months, Ray J revealed severe well being struggles, saying docs warned he may solely have months to dwell and that his coronary heart was performing at 25 %. 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.
