Ray J Reveals His Heart Is Only Functioning At 25 Percent After Hospitalization

BY Cole Blake
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Ray J also used the opportunity to promote his partnership with Zeus Network., for which he's working on multiple dating shows.

Ray J says that his heart is only functioning at 25% after his recent hospital stay, during which he suffered from severe pneumonia and chest pains. He shared the health update in a video on Instagram on Sunday.

“My heart’s only beating like 25%, but as long as I stay focused and stay on the right path, then everything will be all right. So thank you for all your prayers,” he said in the clip. In the caption, he added: "Just almost died!! I’m alive because of your prayers and support!!"

Ray J's Zeus Network Show

He also promoted his work with Zeus Network, adding: "Shout out @lemuelplummer @thezeusnetwork — @tronixnetwork - all of the smaller guys we respect you kinda too! - a little bit! — let’s all keep working hard for 2026!! — TRONIX NET WILL BE A FULL ON DATING SHOW UNTIL WE DISCUSS IT WITH THE ZEUS NETWORK BOARD OF DIRECTORS!! — STAY TUNED — sub to @tronixnetwork now!! You only have a few more weeks before it all changes directions!! Thank you 4 everything!! And stay tuned!! — #RealityShowsMatter."

In the comments section of the post, fans expressed their concern for Ray J and advised him to focus on his well-being. "Ray please get some real help love and get that girl from up around you. She’s not to blame but she’s not helpful either!" one user wrote. Another added: "Ray J in order to heal, you have not put too much info online. You need someone to look after you for health. You have the money. You can hire professionals. Online is not it. Please really read the comments from the folks who want you to heal. You need to put in the work or else next week it’s the same situation."

It's not the first time Ray J has dealt with health concerns related to his heart. Back in 2021, he suffered from another serious case of pneumonia.

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Cole Blake is a current staff writer at HotNewHipHop based out of New York City. He began writing for the site as an intern back in 2018 while finishing his B.A. in Journalism at St. John’s University. In the time since, he’s covered a number of breaking stories for HNHH. These include the ongoing YSL RICO trial, the allegations surrounding Diddy, and much more. His work also extends outside of hip-hop, having written extensively about a myriad of topics including politics, sports, and pop culture. He’s attended several music festivals to provide coverage for the site as well, such as Rolling Loud and Governors Ball.

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