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Brandy<\/a> made an unexpected exit from the stage Saturday night (Oct. 18) at Chicago\u2019s United Center, where she was performing with Monica<\/a> on the singers\u2019 co-headlining The Boy Is Mine Tour. While she made it through most of the show, her abrupt departure meant fans didn\u2019t get to hear the pair\u2019s signature duet \u201cThe Boy Is Mine,\u201d a hit that topped the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart for 13 weeks in 1998.<\/p>\n On Sunday, Brandy explained that her early exit was due to a medical concern. She posted a full statement on Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n More from Billboard<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cTo my dear fans in Chicago,\u201d Brandy wrote, \u201cThank you all for the overwhelming love, support, and\u2014most importantly\u2014your prayers. I sincerely apologize for the abrupt end to last night\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI still made the decision to try and return and give it my all despite not feeling ok,\u201d said Brandy. \u201cWith 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\u2019s best efforts.\u201d<\/p>\n She added, \u201cI\u2019m deeply grateful to my sister, Monica, for stepping up with such grace and professionalism and the entire crew for their continued care and support.\u201d<\/p>\n Brandy said she sought medical care locally Saturday night and will return to the stage Sunday.<\/p>\n \u201cI went from the arena to see a doctor nearby and have taken the proper precautions to help moving forward,\u201d she wrote. \u201cYour understanding, patience, and unwavering belief mean the world to me. I look forward to returning to the stage\u2014stronger and more grateful than ever\u2014alongside my girl, Monica, tonight in Indianapolis.\u201d<\/p>\n Brandy and Monica have a three-day break following their Oct. 19 show in Indianapolis, before taking the stage together in Nashville on Oct. 24. Their joint tour runs through Dec. 14 in Jacksonville, Fla.<\/p>\n See Brandy\u2019s statement below.<\/p>\n Best of Billboard<\/strong><\/p>\n Sign up for Billboard’s Newsletter<\/a>. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n