TLC Cancels Concerts Last Minute After Band Member Tionne ’T-Boz’ Watkins Is Hospitalized

TLC was forced to cancel two of the group’s scheduled concerts at the last minute following an unexpected hospitalization.

The R&B duo were slated to perform at the New York State Fair in Syracuse, N.Y., on Friday, Aug. 23, and at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn., on Saturday, Aug. 24, after traveling to the East Coast from an earlier show in Ohio. But after arriving in the area for Friday’s performance, Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins “experienced sudden and severe nausea, vomiting, and intense abdominal cramps,” the group explained in a statement shared on Instagram Stories on Saturday, Aug. 24.

Watkins, 54, “was immediately seen by a doctor and subsequently taken to the hospital for further evaluation.” Medical professionals diagnosed the singer with a “severe” abdominal blockage and kept Watkins temporarily in the hospital so that her condition could be monitored, though she was expected to be released by the end of the weekend.

New York State Fair organizers initially flagged the cancellation by explaining that Watkins was “experiencing symptoms related to food poisoning” in a Friday post on Instagram. The event’s official account later shared a screenshot of TLC’s statement explaining what had happened online.

“Tionne deeply regrets having to cancel these shows and extends her sincere apologies to all her fans and the event promoters,” TLC’s statement said. “The decision to cancel was made under the advisement of her physician, who required her to stay in the hospital overnight to undergo a CT scan to assess the severity of her condition.”

Following Watkins’ diagnosis, the “Waterfalls” hitmakers assured fans they were “committed to rescheduling the canceled shows” and offered apologies “to all the fans, particularly those who traveled long distances” in anticipation of the Friday and Saturday shows.

“The group appreciates the understanding and support,” the group’s statement concluded.

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