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Singer Ray J, known for his hit “One Wish,” was reportedly admitted to a Las Vegas hospital following an MMA bout with YouTube personality Supa Hot Fire, whose real name is DeWayne DeShawn Stevenson (also known as DeShawn Raw).
According to TMZ, Ray J sought medical attention just hours after being knocked out in the fight. Sources close to the R&B artist revealed that he checked into the hospital approximately two hours post-match on Saturday and has remained under medical care for the past two days.
Medical professionals are currently conducting tests to determine if Ray J, whose full name is William Ray Norwood Jr., sustained a concussion during the altercation.
The insider also mentioned that since the incident, Ray J’s heart rate has shown signs of slowing down, prompting further medical evaluation.
The source told the outlet the singer’s heart rate has slowed down following the encounter as well.
Reps for Ray J and Supa Hot Fire did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.
The pair faced off in a match hosted by livestreamer Adin Ross’ UFC Apex over the weekend, and it was quickly shut down in the second round when Supa Hot Fire, 35, delivered the now-viral knockout blow to Ray J, 45.
The embattled “What I Need” singer appeared immediately disoriented after the blow, falling against the ropes before hitting the ground. After gathering himself and standing, he sat on a stool before the referee called the match.
In a post-match interview, Ray J seemingly accused Supa Hot Fire of ditching a plan to rig the match, calling the alleged move “janky as f–k.”
Ray J’s knockout comes several months after he claimed he only has months to live following a reported hospitalization with pneumonia and “heart pains.”
“2027 is definitely a wrap for me,” he said in part during a January Instagram video. “That’s what they say.”
He added, “And damn, when it’s all done, burn me, don’t bury me.”
Ray J later told TMZ doctors had told him to stay on bedrest for a time, and revealed he was taking Lipitor, a cholesterol medication, as well as and Entresto and Jardiance, commonly prescribed to people who face a high risk of heart failure.