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 exams after he reported chest pains. She insisted, “This isn’t faux. It’s not a hoax, it’s not him making an attempt to get consideration.”
In accordance with WBLS, she stated she and her husband flew to Las Vegas after a pal referred to as with considerations about Ray J’s situation. The household shared that docs suggested him to relaxation, take treatment, and modify 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 below 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 youngsters together with his estranged spouse and his mom at a current listening to. Experiences 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 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.
