Clive Davis hospitalized 2 weeks after rare appearance

Clive Davis is facing some health troubles following a hospitalization over the weekend, according to reports.

The Grammy-winning producer and music mogul was hospitalized in New York City on Friday, May 29, for an upper respiratory infection, a representative for Davis told TMZ and Rolling Stone.

Davis, who turned 94 in April, was expected to be released approximately 48 hours after his hospitalization, per Rolling Stone. USA TODAY has reached out to Davis' representatives for comment.

Davis' medical ordeal comes two weeks after the former record executive was spotted at the Gordon Parks Foundation Awards' dinner and auction in New York City. The foundation preserves the work of iconic photographer Gordon Parks through various artistic and educational initiatives.

While attending the foundation's dinner, Davis was photographed alongside event co-chairs Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz. Davis signed Keys to Arista Records in the late '90s, and following his exit from the label in 2000, he brought her on to his own label J Records, which issued Keys' debut album "Songs in A Minor."

This isn't the first health scare for Davis. In 2021, the music tycoon was diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a type of temporary facial paralysis, which forced him to postpone a portion of his annual pre-Grammys gala.

Davis, who's helmed major record companies such as Columbia Records, Arista Records and RCA Music Group, is credited with discovering and shaping the careers of several music superstars, including Pink Floyd, Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen, Aerosmith, Whitney Houston and Barry Manilow.

Over the years, his pre-Grammys gala – a soiree featuring star-studded musical performances and industry tributes – has become the most coveted ticket in Hollywood during Grammys Week.

Davis reflected on the event's legacy in a February interview with USA TODAY.

"I have to pinch myself because in a very competitive business, to have the heads of every worldwide record company come every year and not try to compete with [the party] but turn this night into my sharing my love of music is touching," Davis said. "I try to make it fresh and compelling and do justice to what we do in music."

Contributing: Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY