Ray J Reveals Heart Failure Diagnosis, Claims Doctors Gave Him Until 2027

In this screengrab, singer and reality television personality Ray J speaks to fans about his health prognosis on Instagram. The entertainer claimed doctors told him "2027 is a wrap" due to heart damage he attributed to excessive alcohol and drug use. (Ray J via Instagram)

Ray J, the R&B singer, reality TV entrepreneur, and wannabe tech mogul, has delivered a stark and unsettling forecast for his own life: He claims doctors have told him he won’t make it past 2027.

In a series of erratic and emotional livestreams following a hospitalization for severe pneumonia, the 45-year-old revealed that his heart is functioning at only 25 percent capacity.

With the same candidness that fueled his rise from Brandy’s little brother to the king of reality television, Ray J admitted that years of excess — specifically a daily regimen of "four or five bottles" of alcohol and "10 Addies" (Adderall) — have left his heart "black" and seemingly beyond repair.

"I thought I was a big shot, so I could handle all the alcohol. I could handle all the Adderall," Ray J told viewers, gesturing to his chest. "I f---ed up... And it curbed my time here."

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The admission marks a grim chapter for the "One Wish" singer, whose career has been defined by an uncanny ability to monetize chaos. Yet, even in the face of what he describes as a terminal diagnosis, the hustle hasn’t stopped. In a jarring juxtaposition characteristic of the modern celebrity news cycle, Ray J took to Instagram to announce he "just almost died," only to immediately pivot into a promotional plug for the Zeus Network and his own Tronix Network.

"TRONIX NET WILL BE A FULL ON DATING SHOW UNTIL WE DISCUSS IT WITH THE ZEUS NETWORK BOARD OF DIRECTORS," he wrote in the caption, proving that while his heart may be failing, his instinct for cross-promotion remains fully operational.

The medical reality, however, appears severe. According to the singer, he is currently on eight different heart medications, and doctors have advised him to prepare for a pacemaker or defibrillator. He described the right side of his heart as being "like gun," a cryptic but ominous descriptor for organ failure.

The health scare comes amidst a turbulent personal period. Ray J is currently embroiled in a contentious legal battle with his estranged wife, Princess Love. He revealed that a restraining order currently prevents him from coming within 150 feet of her or their two children. Despite the friction, he assured fans that his estate is in order.

"My baby mama gon’ be straight, my kids gon’ be straight," he said. "If they want to spend all the money, they can spend it, but I did my part here."

While Ray J faces the consequences of his "indestructible" phase, the clean-up crew has arrived in the form of his family. The singer gave a "shout out" to his parents and his sister, vocal legend Brandy, for their support. "She paid my bills for me for the rest of the year," he noted, confirming that the Norwood sibling bond remains the most stable element in his orbit.

As the industry processes the news, Ray J offered a final, bleak directive for his eventual exit: "When it’s all done, burn me, don’t bury me."