Ray J has recently opened up about serious health challenges following his hospitalisation for severe pneumonia earlier this month. SINGER and reality television personality Ray J fears that he won’t live to see 2027. The artist, born William Ray Norwood Jr, spoke publicly after being hospitalised earlier this month with severe pneumonia. Ray J took to Instagram over the weekend to update fans about his condition. I am alive because of your prayers and support.”In the video, he added: “I wanna thank everyone for praying for me.