Brandy<\/strong><\/a> suddenly walked offstage mid-song during her Chicago concert \u2014 but now the R&B legend is setting the record straight.<\/p>\nDuring the October 18 stop of The Boy Is Mine tour at the United Center, the 46-year-old performer paused mid-performance, telling the audience, \u201cGive me one second, y\u2019all. I gotta get my\u2026\u201d before slowly exiting the stage. Monica later returned to continue the show solo, but the two singers never reunited for their iconic duet, leaving concertgoers worried about Brandy\u2019s condition.<\/p>\n
The next day, Brandy addressed the unexpected moment head-on. In an October 19 Instagram post, she explained that health issues forced her to end the show early. \u201cI sincerely apologize for the abrupt end to last night\u2019s performance in Chicago,\u201d she wrote. \u201cAfter 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
Brandy revealed that despite feeling faint, she tried to push through for fans. \u201cI still made the decision to try and return and give it my all despite not feeling okay,\u201d she shared. \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 also gave a special shout-out to Monica for holding things down when she had to leave the stage. \u201cI want to thank Monica for stepping up with such grace and professionalism,\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\n
After the show, Brandy immediately sought medical care. \u201cI went from the arena to see a doctor nearby,\u201d she said, adding that she\u2019s taken \u201cthe proper precautions\u201d to keep her health on track for the rest of the tour.<\/p>\n
The \u201cSittin\u2019 Up in My Room\u201d singer closed her message with reassurance for fans. \u201cYour understanding, patience and unwavering belief mean the world to me,\u201d she wrote. \u201cI 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 kicked off their 24-city tour earlier this year to celebrate their 1998 chart-topping hit, officially putting years of feud rumors to rest. \u201cThey were trying to get us to do a tour since ’98 and it just finally felt like the right time,\u201d Brandy told CBS Mornings in June. Monica added, \u201cWe created the communication and the relationship to do it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n