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Brandy Drops the Mic and Vanishes Mid-Show—Did Monica’s Star Chart Predict This Wild Exit?

Added on October 19, 2025 inMusic News Cards

Well, if Mercury retrograde could claim one more casualty, it might just be Brandy—and, okay, maybe a few thousand anxious fans in Chicago clutching their chests, too . Saturday night was meant to be a celebration, one of glitz, nostalgia and pitch-perfect harmonies as Brandy and Monica brought The Boy Is Mine Tour to the United Center . But just as the cosmic energy had Scorpio rising and everyone’s blood pressure inching up, Brandy exited stage left… and not in a ‘quick lipstick check’ kinda way, but a “Wait—is she coming back? Is this just part of the show?” sort of cliffhanger . (Spoiler: She wasn’t .)

Now here’s my burning question—did anyone check the astrology chart for the arena that night? Because with so many technical glitches and one iconic song left unsung, it’s like the universe just couldn’t resist some drama . If you heard the collective gasp ripple through social media and felt your own heart skip, don’t worry—you weren’t alone . Even Monica had to finish the set solo, which totally gave “The Boy Is Mine” a whole new plot twist .

I’ve got all the backstage scoop, a peek at Brandy’s heartfelt apology, and a bit of cosmic speculation just for good measure (naturally—what else would you expect from me?) .
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Brandy had fans worried after abruptly leaving the stage during her concert with Monica on Saturday night.

The duo performed as part of their The Boy Is Mine Tour at the United Center in Chicago on Saturday night. In videos posted online, Brandy can be heard saying: “Give me one second, y’all. I gotta get my …” She didn’t finish the sentence but left the stage and did not return.

On Sunday, she posted to her Instagram account an explanation why.

Address her message to her “dear fans in Chicago,” Brandy wrote: “Thank you all for the overwhelming love, support, and — most importantly — your prayers. I sincerely apologize for the abrupt end to last night’s performance in Chicago. After weeks of nonstop rehearsals, last night I experienced dehydration and feelings of wanting to faint. Everyone involved agreed that prioritizing my well-being was of the utmost importance.

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“I still made the decision to try and return and give it my all despite not feeling OK. With having to make some adjustments and the show being very technical, unfortunately, it was impossible to fully connect sonically with the production. I really appreciate everyone’s best efforts,” she continued.

According to reports, Monica performed the rest of their set solo, and the audience did not get to hear the duo’s iconic song, “The Boy Is Mine,” for which the tour is named.

In her post, Brandy said she saw a doctor immediately after leaving the arena and has “taken the proper precautions” to get better going forward. She thanked “my sister, Monica, for stepping up with such grace and professionalism, and to the entire crew for their continued care and support.”

She also thanked her fans. 

“Your understanding, patience, and unwavering belief mean the world to me. I look forward to returning to the stage — stronger and more grateful than ever — alongside my girl, Monica, tonight in Indianapolis,” Brandy wrote.

For her part, Monica shared Brandy’s post on her own Instagram stories.

Read Brandy’s full statement below.

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