After leaving fans stunned by her sudden departure during a joint concert with Monica, R&B icon Brandy is setting the record straight.
The 46-year-old singer took to Instagram on October 19 to address what happened the previous night at the United Center in Chicago, where the much-anticipated “The Boy Is Mine” tour hit a bump in the road.
“Thank you all for the overwhelming love, support, and — most importantly — your prayers,” Brandy began in her heartfelt post.
She revealed that after weeks of relentless rehearsals, she was hit with dehydration and a sense of impending faintness. The abrupt end to her performance wasn’t planned, but necessary. “Everyone involved agreed that prioritizing my well-being was of the utmost importance,” she noted.
Despite not feeling well, Brandy said she made a bold attempt to power through. But with the show’s highly technical production and necessary last-minute adjustments, she couldn’t fully reconnect with the performance.
As a result, Monica held it down solo, gracefully finishing the set — though fans were disappointed not to hear their chart-topping duet, “The Boy Is Mine.”
For now, Brandy is resting and recovering, with fans flooding her with well-wishes and understanding. One thing’s clear: while the mic may have dropped early, the love from her fans remains loud and strong.