Ray-J has claimed to fans that he is in his “last days” due to an issue with his heart, which is only beating at around “25 per cent”.

The artists shared the update during a recent Instagram Live video, explaining that a history of substance abuse has had a devastating toll on his health, and that he is unlikely to see past 2027.

“2027, it’s definitely a wrap for me. That’s what the doctor said,” he told fans over the weekend, also adding that he was grateful for those who sent him best wishes while he was recently hospitalised for pneumonia.

“I want to thank everybody for praying for me. I was in a hospital. My heart’s only beating like 25 per cent, but as long as I stay focused and stay on the right path, everything will be all right,” he said.

He also claimed that he was told that his heart is “black” on the right side, and his past struggles with alcohol and substance abuse was the equivalent of 10 doses of Adderall and roughly four bottles of alcohol each day.

“[I thought] I can handle all the alcohol, I can handle all the Adderall, the drugs, I can handle everything – but I couldn’t. It curved my time. I fucked my shit up real bad,” he continued, adding that he was getting support from his sister, fellow music artist Brandy.

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