Ray J is recovering in a Las Vegas hospital after being knocked out during a celebrity MMA match over the weekend, reigniting ongoing concerns about the singer’s health. The “One Wish” artist was participating in streamer Adin Ross’ UFC Apex event when he took a hard punch to the face from YouTuber Supa Hot Fire during the second round of their bout. Video from the match showed Ray J collapsing to the canvas immediately after the hit before officials stopped the fight. Days later, TMZ published photos of the R&B singer in a hospital bed, reporting that he was being evaluated for a concussion and a possible heart-related issue.

Despite the alarming incident, Ray J attempted to reassure fans in a Wednesday Instagram Stories post promoting his upcoming May 29 performance at the Pete Be Center in San Jose. “Getting better. I’ll see y’all on Friday,” he wrote. Following the match, the singer also hinted there may have been confusion surrounding the fight itself. In a post-fight interview shared on X, Ray J suggested things did not go according to plan, saying, “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 also expressed frustration over the financial fallout from the bout, adding, “You know how much money we lost? Wow.”

The latest hospitalization comes amid months of troubling health revelations from the entertainer. In January, Ray J disclosed that he had been hospitalized with severe pneumonia and claimed doctors placed him on multiple medications due to ongoing heart complications. The singer also spoke publicly about long-term health struggles connected to past drug and alcohol use, alleging that his heart was functioning at only “25 percent.” While some of his statements have not been independently verified, his comments sparked widespread concern among fans and supporters. Representatives for Ray J have not yet publicly commented on his latest medical situation.