After Brandy revealed the rationale she left the stage mid-show in Chicago on Saturday, followers are coming to her protection.
On Sunday, Oct. 20, a day after the incident, the 46-year-old Grammy-winning singer shared she had been experiencing dehydration in a press release posted to social media.
“I sincerely apologize for the abrupt finish to final night time’s efficiency in Chicago,” she wrote.
“After weeks of nonstop rehearsals, final night time I skilled dehydration and emotions of desirous to faint. Everybody concerned agreed that prioritizing my well-being was of the utmost significance.”
The second unfolded through the Chicago cease of “The Boy Is Mine Tour,” Brandy’s much-anticipated reunion with Monica. Halfway by way of the present, Brandy reportedly informed the group she wanted “a second” earlier than abruptly leaving the stage. The live performance concluded with out her return—and with out the duo performing their iconic 1998 hit “The Boy Is Mine.”
By the next night, nonetheless, Brandy had recovered sufficient to take the stage in Indianapolis, performing her full set. Nonetheless, the web stays abuzz with reactions to the incident, with some criticizing the abrupt exit whereas others are fast to defend the R&B icon, arguing that her well being ought to at all times come first.
“We’ve seen too many artist cross out and die on stage as a result of they ignored their well being,” one person wroter on Threads. “Salute to Brandy for listening to her aware and getting the assistance she wanted.”
Earlier than the “Full Moon” singer had launched a press release updating followers, defenses had been already constructing on-line.
“If Brandy left the stage & didn’t return, one thing critical will need to have occurred. Brandy wouldn’t do this for simply any motive. I simply hope that Brandy is okay,” Wynton Mohorn wrote in a put up on X.
There are even some who’re breaking down some frequent misconceptions round simply how critical dehydration actually is.
“Dehydration doesn’t imply you’re thirsty,” one other person wrote in a put up on the identical platform. “It means your physique is beginning to shut down, resulting in dizziness, confusion, sudden fatigue. I feel for this reason there’s confusion with Brandy. She didn’t stroll off that stage as a result of she was thirsty. It was extra excessive. She acknowledged that.”
In accordance with the Mayo Clinic, dehydration happens when the physique loses extra fluids than it takes in, resulting in an imbalance that stops the physique from functioning correctly. Signs can vary from fatigue and dizziness to confusion and fainting—particularly in situations of bodily exertion or warmth.
“Think about rehearsals, singing, performing and sporting a number of garments, her physique was working additional time making an attempt to maintain her temperature regulated,” the person continued.
Somebody commenting on X inspired each of the singers to care for themselves within the coming days, writing, “Brandy and Monica have 4 days to relaxation earlier than the following present, and I really like that for them. Get relaxation women.”
