Brandy Norwood has broken her silence after hastily leaving her Saturday, October 18, concert in Chicago.
“To my dear fans in Chicago, thank you all for the overwhelming love, support, and — most importantly — your prayers,” Brandy, 46, tells Us Weekly in a statement. “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 feelings of wanting to faint. Everyone involved agreed that prioritizing my well-being was of the utmost importance.”
Brandy and Monica Arnold were in the middle of their live concert, named after their 1998 duet, when the Moesha alum quickly walked offstage without a word.
“I still made the decision to try and return and give it my all despite not feeling OK with having to make some adjustments and the show being very technical,” she continues in her statement. “Unfortunately, it was impossible to fully connect sonically with the production, I really appreciate everyone’s best efforts.”
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Brandy adds, “I’m deeply grateful to my sister, Monica, for stepping up with such grace and professionalism and the entire crew for their continued care and support. I went from the arena to see a doctor nearby and have taken the proper precautions to help moving forward. Your understanding, patience, and unwavering belief mean the world to me.”
Brandy further noted that she looks forward to “returning to the stage” for her and Monica’s Sunday, October 19, concert in Indianapolis.
Brandy and Monica, 44, kicked off their The Boy Is Mine Tour earlier this week. They are set to perform across 27 cities in the United States through December.
Monica and Brandy arrive at the Pre-Grammy Gala and Salute To Industry Icons Honoring David Geffen in 2011. Steve Granitz/WireImage
“Monica and I coming together again isn’t just about the music — it’s about honoring where we came from and how far we’ve both come,” Brandy said in a June statement, announcing the tour. “‘The Boy Is Mine’ was a defining chapter in R&B, and to share the stage all these years later is bigger than a reunion — it’s a celebration of growth, sisterhood and the love our fans have given us from day one.”
Just ahead of opening night, Brandy told Essence that the tour was a “full-circle moment.”
“It’s a chance to honor where we’ve come from, to celebrate the people who’ve supported us from the very beginning, and to share the stage in a way that feels fresh, powerful and deeply connected to who we are now,” she told the magazine earlier this month. “It’s emotional, it’s inspiring and it reminds me that music really is timeless.”
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According to Brandy, the tour also helped strengthen her friendship with Monica.
“When we’re together, it creates a sense of balance and support that allows me to be fully present,” she said. “Sharing that bond with her goes beyond the music. It reflects a mutual respect and understanding that’s been built over years of experiences.”
The Boy Is Mine Tour, which celebrates the 25th anniversary of the song of the same name, will also feature cameos by fellow artists Kelly Rowland, Muni Long and American Idol winner Jamal Roberts.
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