Ray J Says Heart Monitor Stolen During Concert

The singer is pleading for the return of the device, which contains critical health data.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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Ray J claims a fan stole his heart monitor while he was performing in Shreveport, Louisiana on Valentine's Day. The missing device had been tracking his heart data for the past two weeks, which is crucial information his doctors use to monitor his health after a recent pneumonia hospitalization. Ray J is asking the thief to return the heart monitor, saying it will affect his medical treatment if the data is lost.

Why it matters

Ray J's recent health issues, including being hospitalized for pneumonia and having his heart function at only 25% capacity, make the stolen heart monitor a serious concern. The data it was collecting was being used by his doctors to track his recovery and prescribe the appropriate treatment.

The details

During a concert in Shreveport, Louisiana on Valentine's Day, Ray J says a fan pulled the heart monitor device off his body while he was performing his hit song "One Wish" in the crowd. The missing device had been tracking his heart data for the previous two weeks, which is critical information his doctors use to monitor his health and prescribe treatment. Ray J is pleading for the return of the heart monitor, saying he needs the data it collected, and that replacing it would wipe out the past two weeks of analytics.

  • On February 14, 2026, the heart monitor was allegedly stolen from Ray J during his concert in Shreveport, Louisiana.
  • Ray J was recently hospitalized for pneumonia and chest pains in January 2026.

The players

Ray J

An American singer, songwriter, and television personality who recently had health issues including being hospitalized for pneumonia and having his heart function at only 25% capacity.

TMZ

A popular entertainment news website that reported on the stolen heart monitor incident.

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What they’re saying

“If you have the heart monitor, just let us know how we can get it back, if possible, because I need it for analytics. It's important. If not, they'll put another heart monitor on me, but I don't have no data for the past two weeks. So, it affects them prescribing me what I need, or telling me that I need to slow down, or I'm doing great.”

— Ray J, Singer (TMZ)

What’s next

Ray J is hoping the person who stole the heart monitor will return it, as the data it collected over the past two weeks is crucial for his doctors to properly monitor his health and prescribe the right treatment.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of medical devices like heart monitors, especially for individuals with serious health conditions. The stolen device has put Ray J's recovery at risk, underscoring the need to protect such critical health equipment.