Ray J worried fans after posting about suicidal thoughts and performance jumps in a series of videos where the ‘Hollywood Love and Hip Hop’ star appeared to be considering suicide.
In one video, a 41-year-old man filmed himself on an elevated surface as he approached a bright full moon, Page six reports.
“If it wasn’t for 4 my Kidz I would have jumped off and died tonight,” he captioned the now-deleted video Thursday night.
“If it wasn’t for Mt Kids, I would have jumped off and died tonight,” Ray J says of fans’ concerns in video
In another clip, Ray J can be seen sitting on a ledge with his feet hanging off the edge as he rolls to the ground below, asking fans if he should “just jump off and get it over with right now?!”
Let’s send love and prayers #RayJ after posting an upsetting message earlier today. 🙏🏽#RayJ #Lovelytitv pic.twitter.com/FrMkLHyE0m
— lovelyti (@lovelyti) October 7, 2022
“SHOULDN’T I JUST JUMP OFF and be done with it [sic]. Now!!! ????” he captioned a similar, since-deleted video.
The singer, whose real name is William Ray Norwood Jr., also took to Instagram Stories and posted similarly disturbing videos and photos, captioning one video of the moon, “If I die tonight,” and adding another video of the earth below. .
“Trying to understand – maybe this life was an illusion – maybe the next life was my true reality,” he said in one clip.
A source close to Ray J says the singer is fine and that everything is fine despite the anxiety attacks
A source close to Ray J told Page Six that the singer is “fine” and that “everything is fine.” The source reportedly added that the videos were taken while on vacation with Princess Love, Ray J’s wife, partying and partying.
“He thought about posting a statement on Instagram about it, but changed his mind and blurted it out,” the insider concluded.
Meanwhile, a representative for Ray J did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment on the matter.
Fans express concern, support Ray J amid disturbing suicide video messages
By Friday morning, the videos had been removed, but fans were still expressing concern about the singer and media personality.
“Sending prayers for strength to Ray J and I hope he has people in his corner showering him with love and support,” one fan tweeted Friday. “Praying for Ray J who is still in need in the world,” another fan wrote.
Sending Ray J prayers for strength and I hope he has people in his corner showering him with love and support.
– Steve? (@DwayneJay) October 7, 2022
“Damn, I hope Ray J gets him some counseling so he can deal with these issues,” someone else suggested.
“@RayJ bro remember #youurafighternotaquitter so keep fighting don’t let the media win let them know who @RayJ really is,” another fan tweeted. “We love you Ray J. Everyone please keep Ray J in your prayers,” tweeted Brandy’s fan page.
In Ray J’s latest posts, the singer has been focusing on his Instagram page mostly on his two children, daughter Melody Love, 4, and son Epic Ray, 2, who he shares with Princess Love.
Ray J has been coming off a rough patch in the past few months, with Kris Jenner fighting over a controversial sex tape contract
He’s had a rough past few months, which may have been a factor in his recent behavior.
We love you Ray J ❤️ Everyone please keep Ray J in your prayers. @RayJ 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/INyknPdPwT
— Brandy_Fanpage 🌕 (@Noel30580245) October 7, 2022
In May, Ray J accused Kris Jenner and ex-girlfriend Kim Kardashian of being involved in the release of the former couple’s infamous 2007 sex tape.
The Kardashian clan remained silent on the allegations for months until Jenner publicly denied the claims in a lie detector test she took on “The Late Late Show with James Corden” back in September.
The “Turnin’ Me On” singer responded by claiming that they did make three sex tapes and that he and Kim each received $400,000 from the sex recording contract.
If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional stress or thoughts of suicide, call National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
