Ray J is taking the recent brutal knockout in stride, despite the incident leaving him hospitalized. The R&B singer shared a post on Instagram on Wednesday, May 27, re-sharing a clip of his recent MMA match against YouTuber Supa Hot Fire at Adin Ross’ UFC Apex event in Las Vegas.
“D— I’m just waking up up! This is ‘KNOT’ ok lol,” Ray J wrote, joking about the tough punch that knocked him unconscious. The re-shared post included text that read: “They did Ray J DIRTY with this new knockout angle.”
In the clip, a noticeable knot was visible on Ray J’s forehead after being punched by his opponent. The “One Wish” singer became disoriented and slid down the roped perimeter before falling to the ground. Two hours after the incident, Ray J checked himself into a Las Vegas hospital for monitoring due to potential concussion symptoms and a slower heartbeat.
Ray J’s Knockout Sparks Mixed Social Media Reactions
The comments section of Ray J’s post revealed a mix of reactions — some fans were laughing along with the 45-year-old, while others seemed to be laughing at him. One supporter wrote, “Most ppl too afraid to even step in the ring. More power to you.” Another fan admitted, “I’ve been praying for you. Speedy recovery.”
“You got knocked smooth out, brother, but glad you Ok😂😂😂,” a third comment read, while a fourth praised, “This man is a real life entertainer at the end of the day and did exactly what he was suppose to do get views🔥.”
“Do You Have Talent?”
However, not all responses were positive. Some critics took the opportunity to tease Ray J about his past, particularly his scandalous history with ex-partner Kim Kardashian. One user asked, “Do u have any talent? Besides that Kim K video?”
Ray J briefly addressed his health scare via social media days after the MMA defeat, subtly indicating he was “getting better” and vowed to make it to a later-rescheduled performance on Friday, May 29.
“I’ll see y’all on Friday,” Ray J declared, though the event at Pete Be Center in San Jose, Calif., has since been postponed to June 27.
Ray J Health Concerns Erupt
Concerns about Ray J’s health intensified after TMZ reported that he had been hospitalized following the matchup. Earlier this year, Ray J had made headlines when he claimed he didn’t have much longer to live, stating he was dying with a “black” heart due to years of drug and alcohol abuse.
“2027 is definitely a wrap for me,” he said back in January. “I want to thank everybody for praying for me. I was in a hospital. My heart’s only beating like 25 percent, but as long as I stay focused and stay on the right path, everything will be all right.”
He continued, “My health is not OK, so I thank everybody for supporting and praying for me.”
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