Ray J Talks Pneumonia Battle: "I Thought It Was Over, I Started Praying"

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He is currently hospitalized in Miami and continues to struggle with his breathing.

It came as a shock to learn that Ray J is currently hospitalized, but the reality star mogul is now detailing what he has been enduring. We previously reported on the news that the Love & Hip Hop Hollywood star was isolated in a Miami hospital as he battled pneumonia. Ray later shared that his family could not see him due to hospital protocols, but he has reportedly been able to speak with them throughout the day.

He gave more insight into his situation today after chatting with TMZ about his plight.

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His manager stated that Ray was admitted to the hospital four days ago and because he told doctors he was struggling to breathe, they immediately believed he came down with COVID-19 and placed him in the coronavirus wing. However, they quickly learned that Ray had pneumonia, but that did not dissipate Ray J's fears.

"I thought it was over. I started praying and knew God is good so I just kept praying," he said. Five negative COVID tests later, Ray was moved out of the COVID recovery area and into another section of the hospital. TMZ was told that Ray J continues to struggle with his breathing and while he wakes up feeling as if he's much better, within 30 minutes, his symptoms return.

Unsurprisingly, the mogul wants to return to his children and his manager believes that Ray J will be discharged from the hospital by the end of the week if all goes well. We continue to send positivity Ray J's way during his recovery.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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