Brandy made an unexpected exit from the stage on Saturday night (October 18) at the United Center in Chicago, where she was performing with Monica on the singers’ co-headlining The Boy Is Mine Tour. While he survived most of the show, his abrupt departure meant fans were unable to hear the couple’s signature duet, “The Boy Is Mine,” a hit that topped the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart for 13 weeks in 1998.
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On Sunday, Brandy explained that her early departure was due to a medical issue. She released a full statement. on Instagram.
“To my dear fans in Chicago,” Brandy wrote, “thank you all for the overwhelming love, support, and most importantly, your prayers. I sincerely apologize for the abrupt end to last night’s performance in Chicago. After weeks of nonstop rehearsals, last night I experienced dehydration and a feeling of fainting. Everyone involved agreed that prioritizing my well-being was in order. extremely important.”
“I still made the decision to try to come back and give it my all despite not feeling well,” Brandy said. “With having to make some adjustments and the show being very technical, unfortunately, it was impossible to fully connect sonically with the production. I really appreciate everyone’s best efforts.”
She added: “I am deeply grateful to my sister Monica for stepping forward with such grace and professionalism and to the entire team for their continued care and support.”
Brandy said she sought medical attention locally Saturday night and will return to the stage Sunday.
“I left the arena to see a nearby doctor and took the proper precautions to help move forward,” he wrote. “Your understanding, patience and unwavering faith mean a lot to me. I look forward to returning to the stage, stronger and more grateful than ever, alongside my girl, Monica, tonight in Indianapolis.”
Brandy and Monica have a three-day break after their Oct. 19 show in Indianapolis, before taking the stage together in Nashville on Oct. 24. Their joint tour runs through December 14 in Jacksonville, Florida.
See Brandy’s statement below.
