Ray J’s recent Valentine’s Day performance in Shreveport has left fans stunned and deeply concerned. The 45‑year‑old artist appeared onstage with visibly bleeding eyes and a heart monitor taped to his chest, only days after publicly revealing that doctors told him he may have just months to live. [yahoo.com]
A compilation video shared on social media showed Ray J passing out roses to the crowd, adjusting his sunglasses, and revealing blood underneath both eyes during the set. Despite his alarming condition, his manager, Melinda Santiago, stood firm when speaking to PEOPLE, stating that her artists “gotta do their job whether they are bleeding or not.” [yahoo.com]
Ray J echoed his loyalty to Santiago in a Feb. 17 Instagram post, captioning a photo of the two with: “WHATEVER MELINDA SAYS GOES”—adding a blood‑drop emoji for emphasis. [yahoo.com]
The performance came just weeks after Ray J publicly disclosed severe heart issues, claiming his heart was functioning at only 25 percent after years of substance‑related damage. [eonline.com]
As fans continue to worry, Ray J has remained defiant, insisting he’s “putting [his] life on the line for this show.” Whether this display was dedication, desperation, or something in between, one thing is clear: the singer’s health—and future—hangs in a very uncertain balance. [yahoo.com]