The surviving members of TLC—Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas—have been pressured to cancel their exhibits this weekend after T-Boz was hospitalized. Though they initially suspected it was meals poisoning, it wound up being rather more severe.
On Saturday (August 24), TCL shared a press release to their Instagram account explaining what occurred. It reads partly, “After delivering an electrifying efficiency in Toledo, Ohio on Thursday, TLC was eagerly anticipating their subsequent cease on the New York State Truthful in Syracuse. Nonetheless, shortly after arriving in Syracuse, Tionne ’T-Boz’ Watkins skilled sudden and extreme nausea, vomiting and intense belly cramps. She was instantly seen by a physician and subsequently taken to the hospital for additional analysis.
“Final night, Tionne was identified with extreme belly blockage, necessitating the cancellation of each the Syracuse and Foxwoods performances. She stays within the hospital below medical supervision however is anticipated to be launched tomorrow. The physician verified this was not meals poisoning however an belly blockage.”
The assertion went on to say how deeply T-Boz regrets having to cancel the exhibits and that she’ll reschedule as quickly as potential.
T-Boz has been dwelling with sickle cell anemia, a hereditary blood dysfunction, since beginning. Sickle cell anemia causes crimson blood cells to change into inflexible and formed like a sickle, main to numerous well being issues, together with ache, infections and organ harm. Regardless of the challenges of this situation, T-Boz has been open about her experiences and has change into an advocate for consciousness and help for these affected by the illness.
TLC is without doubt one of the best-selling woman teams of all time and initially consisted of T-Boz, Chilli and Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes. Their albums, together with CrazySexyCool and FanMail, produced hits like “Waterfalls,” “No Scrubs” and “Creep,” solidifying their place in music historical past.
The group confronted a devastating loss on April 25, 2002, when Left Eye died in a automobile accident whereas on a non secular retreat in Honduras. Regardless of this loss, TLC has continued to honor Left Eye’s legacy and her affect stays integral to their id.
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