Ray J called out at awards show over claim he only has months to live

Ray J has been challenged over comments suggesting that he didn't have long left to live.

Earlier this year, the rapper shocked fans by revealing that his health was not okay, following a bout of pneumonia which had led to heart issues.

The health complications had left the 54-year-old rapper feeling rather pessimistic about the future, going on to reveal in an Instagram video that 2027 was 'definitely a wrap for me'.

However, the 'One Wish' singer has now been challenged about his health claims during an appearance at the BET Awards, with comedian Druski confronting him over his previous comments.

During a segment of the awards show, Druski asked Ray J: "Ehy you lie to us, man? I thought you was gonna be dead.

"I’mma get away from you, man. Ray J," Druski said while walking away, but not before going in for one final dig.

"You know that’s wrong, man," he continued. "You lied to all of us! I was praying for you and everything. We was rooting for you!"

Druski called out Ray J at the BET Awards for claiming he was dying, only to show up perfectly fine 😭💀

“Why you alive? I thought you was gonna be dead… I was praying for you and everything.” 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/F8IAGwU3MF

— Killa 🌺 (@KillaKreww) June 29, 2026

What happened to Ray J?

Back in January, Ray J was hospitalised for a severe case of pneumonia as well as heart pains, which he claims nearly killed him.

He later addressed the situation in a concerning series of posts on Instagram, telling fans in one video that ‘2027 is definitely a wrap for me’.

The singer later revealed to TMZ that he'd been advised to take eight different kinds of medications for his heart, which included cholesterol medication Lipitor, Jardiance and Entresto, which is often given to those at high risk of heart failure.

He also revealed there was a possibility of him being fitted for a pacemaker or defibrillator.

Just weeks later, Ray J was filmed on stage with a mysterious liquid weeping from his eyes, leading some fans to believe it was blood. He later commented on the speculation but refused to say whether or not it was actually blood.

Ray J later confused fans after appearing in a celebrity MMA bout back in May, which he lost after being brutally knocked out by Supa Hot Fire.

Despite lasting just two rounds against the YouTuber, Ray J appeared to be set on pursuing MMA as a career, telling fans that he was looking to pencil in another fight for August.

Meanwhile, Ray J's mother Sonja Norwood also weighed in on his health, telling fans that her son was not faking being ill.

"It's just really gotten out of hand when someone thinks that my son is faking his health, or it's a hoax, or he's just playing around, [and] he's not really serious about it," she said.

"All of you who have been genuinely concerned about him and genuinely prayed for him, I want to say I thank you very much for that, because it takes multiple prayers and thoughts for things to change."