Overview
- At a Feb. 14 show in Shreveport, Ray J performed with what looked like blood under his eyes and on a chest monitor, prompting viral concern.
- KTAL obtained video that appears to show the singer applying a red substance to his face before going onstage.
- Event photographer Tommy Nard II, who worked the concert, told local media and People that he saw Ray J put on fake blood as a theatrical choice.
- Manager Melinda Santiago said Ray J has been under the weather and defended his decision to perform, and one report says she pushed back on fake-blood claims and may tighten backstage access.
- Ray J has publicly described serious health issues since a January hospitalization, and after new allegations he addressed the matter in a radio interview without providing medical verification.