Brandy speaks out after unexpectedly walking off stage during her concert with Monica this weekend.
The 46-year-old singer took to Instagram on Sunday, October 19, to explain what happened after she left mid-performance. The boy is mine tour stop in Chicago the day before.
“Thank you everyone for your love, support, and most importantly, your prayers,” she began her message.
Brandy went on to share that she wasn’t feeling well after “weeks of nonstop rehearsals,” which led to dehydration and a point where she felt fainted on stage.
“I sincerely apologize for the abrupt end to last night’s performance in Chicago,” she wrote.
“After weeks of non-stop rehearsals, last night I felt dehydrated and felt like passing out. Everyone involved agreed that prioritizing my well-being was of the utmost importance.”
Even though she wasn’t feeling well, Brandy said she was still trying to continue the show.
“I still made the decision to try to come back and give it my all even though I wasn’t feeling well,” she explained.
“Due to some adjustments having to be made and the show being very technical, it was unfortunately impossible to fully connect sonically with the production. I truly appreciate everyone’s best efforts.”
During the concert at the United Center in Chicago, Brandy left the stage and did not return, leaving Monica, 44, to finish the set alone.
Fans were disappointed the duo didn’t perform their iconic hit The boy is minewhich had been one of the most anticipated moments of the tour.
Brandy also made sure to thank Monica for her professionalism in handling the situation.
“I am deeply grateful to my sister, Monica, for showing such grace and professionalism, and to the entire team for their continued care and support,” she wrote, adding that she sought medical attention immediately after leaving the arena and is now taking the appropriate steps to recover.
She ended her message on a hopeful note.
“Your understanding, patience and unwavering belief mean the world to me. I can’t wait to return to the stage – stronger and more grateful than ever – alongside my girlfriend, Monica, tonight in Indianapolis.”
Footage shared by audience members showed Brandy leaving the stage in the middle of a song, telling fans: “Give me a second, y’all. I need to get my…” before walking away and not returning.
Brandy and Monica The boy is mine The tour celebrates more than 25 years since their chart-topping collaboration in 1998, and despite the brief health scare, Brandy assured fans that she was ready to continue the tour with renewed strength and gratitude.
