Brandy made an unexpected departure from the stage during "The Boy Is Mine Tour" co-headlined with Monica on Saturday night, October 18, at Chicago’s United Center. Although she performed for most of the show, her abrupt exit meant that fans did not get to experience the duo’s iconic duet, “The Boy Is Mine,” which famously topped the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart for 13 consecutive weeks in 1998.

The following day, Sunday, Brandy provided a full explanation for her early exit through a statement posted on Instagram. Addressing her Chicago fans, she expressed gratitude for their overwhelming love, support, and prayers, sincerely apologizing for the sudden halt to her performance. Brandy revealed that after weeks of continuous rehearsals, she experienced severe dehydration and feelings of wanting to faint during the show. She confirmed that prioritizing her well-being was deemed paramount by everyone involved.

Despite her condition, Brandy made the courageous decision to attempt a return to the stage and give her all. However, she noted that due to necessary adjustments and the highly technical nature of the production, it proved impossible to establish a full sonic connection with the show. She conveyed her appreciation for everyone’s efforts to assist her during this challenging time.

Brandy also extended her deep gratitude to her sister, Monica, for her graceful and professional handling of the situation, as well as to the entire crew for their unwavering care and support. She confirmed that she sought medical attention locally on Saturday night and took the necessary precautions for her recovery. Brandy assured her fans that she looks forward to returning to the stage “stronger and more grateful than ever” alongside Monica for their next performance in Indianapolis later that Sunday.

Following their Indianapolis show on October 19, Brandy and Monica are scheduled for a three-day break before continuing their joint tour in Nashville on October 24. The tour is set to conclude on December 14 in Jacksonville, Florida.