TLC’s Tionne ‘T-Boz’ Watkins drops out of shows over medical emergency
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Key Points:
- TLC’s Tionne Watkins, known as T-Boz, is stepping back from performing on the “It’s Iconic” tour due to a sickle cell crisis that required hospitalization, and she is currently recovering.
- Fellow TLC member Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas has been performing solo on the tour, with support from Salt-N-Pepa, En Vogue, and fans, who have shown overwhelming love and prayers for Watkins.
- In August 2024, Watkins was hospitalized with a severe abdominal blockage caused by scar tissue from surgery 24 years ago, leading to canceled shows and medical supervision.
- Watkins addressed and denied online speculation linking her health issues to the weight-loss drug Ozempic, emphasizing the importance of respectful discourse regarding her condition.
- TLC continues to ask fans for prayers and support as Watkins recovers from her sickle cell flare-up, highlighting the seriousness of the illness.
