Ray J was reportedly hospitalized after being knocked out by Supa Hot Fire in a Las Vegas fight.
TMZ was first to report on Tuesday, May 26, that Ray J, 45, had checked himself into the hospital hours after the fight. Further details about his health have not been confirmed, but according to TMZ, Ray J was experiencing a heart issue and checked for a concussion.
Ray J fought Supa Hot Fire in livestreamer Adin Ross‘ UFC Apex event on Saturday, May 23. Video footage of the event shared online showed Ray J getting knocked out during the fight’s second round.
The musician slid down against the ropes before he attempted to get up. After Ray J was seated in a stool, the match came to an end.
Ray J spoke about the fight in a post-match conversation with Supa Hot Fire, which was shared via the livestream.
“Damn bro … like that?” Ray J could be heard saying. “That’s janky as f***.”
Fans have speculated that Ray J’s comments alluded to the fight having a planned outcome.
“I don’t want to say too much because I don’t want to get nobody in trouble, but damn … we took an L tonight,” he added. “You know how much money we lost? Wow … wow.”
What Is a Black Heart? Breaking Down Ray J’s Ongoing Health Battle
Ray J previously spoke about being hospitalized earlier this year, months before the knockout fight.
“I was in the hospital. My heart’s only beating, like, 25 percent, but as long as I stay focused and stay on the right path, everything will be alright,” Ray J said in a social media video posted on January 25. “So thank you for all your prayers.”
Days later, the musician told fans in a separate video that he only had a year to live.
“2027 is definitely a wrap for me. That’s what they say,” he said on January 27. “I shouldn’t have went this hard, bro.”
Ray J claimed that he “f***ed my heart up on the right side,” revealing that half of his heart had turned black.
“I think I thought I had more weight. I thought I was a big [shot], so I could handle all the alcohol,” he continued. “I could handle all the Adderall. I could handle all the drugs, but I couldn’t. And it curbed my time here.”
