'2027 is definitely a wrap for me': Singer Ray J claims he doesn't have long left to live as he reveals shock health battle

Ray J has claimed that he doesn't have long left to live amid a shock health battle.

The American hitmaker, 45, known for the likes of One Wish and Sexy Can I, has shared in a series of videos that he is having heart issues and was recently hospitalised.

"2027 is definitely a wrap for me," he claimed in one video on social media, before a supportive friend chimes in and says "f--k the doctor."

Watch the video above.

In another recent Instagram live video shared on his Instagram page, Ray J said that he has been experiencing heart problems.

"I want to thank everybody for praying for me. I was in the hospital. My heart is only beating, like, 25 per cent," he said.

He added: "But as long as I stay focused and stay on the right path, then everything will be all right, so thank you for all your prayers."

He captioned the post: "Just almost died! I'm alive because of your prayers and support!!"

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He received well wishes from followers on his post.

According to TMZ, the singer was hospitalised with pneumonia and heart pains earlier this month.

The outlet reports he had pneumonia four years ago as well. Pneumonia is an infection affecting the lungs.

Ray J, whose real name is William Ray Norwood Jr., is the brother of singer and actress Brandy, 46.

Brandy is known for films including I Still Know What You Did Last Summer and songs including The Boy Is Mine.

His name previously hit the headlines thanks to his infamous sex tape with Kim Kardashian, that was reportedly made in 2003 and went public in 2007.

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