Fans hoping to see Jeremih join the upcoming Boys 4 Life tour will have to wait a little longer.
The beloved 2000s R&B singer has been forced to step away from the tour lineup due to ongoing health concerns, according to a new update from his team. The 38-year-old was originally scheduled to perform alongside Bow Wow and B2K on the nostalgic tour celebrating some of the era’s biggest hits.
The news was first shared by the singer on Instagram on Friday, March 6, where he revealed that a medical issue is preventing him from traveling and performing at this time. “Due to a serious medical condition, Jeremih will be unable to participate in the upcoming B2K tour scheduled to begin in March,” the caption read. “He has been dealing with a health issue, and his condition continues to be closely monitored by his doctor.”
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In a separate statement to TMZ, Jeremih’s manager confirmed the situation while asking fans for patience as the singer focuses on getting better: “[Jeremih’s] condition continues to be closely monitored by his doctor. Jeremih and his team are focused on his care and recovery and are deeply grateful for the understanding, patience, and continued support from fans, partners, and the touring team during this time.”
Details about the specific health issue have not been made public.
Some fans had already begun to suspect that something was off after Bow Wow recently posted a promotional flyer for the Boys 4 Life tour that noticeably left Jeremih’s name off the lineup. The rapper also hinted at behind-the-scenes frustrations in a separate social media post, criticizing unnamed individuals for not putting in enough work for the tour.
Jeremih’s health news comes as another R&B artist has recently spoken openly about their own medical struggles. Earlier this year, Ray J revealed that he is currently on strict bedrest while doctors monitor a serious heart condition.
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The singer told TMZ he has been prescribed multiple medications, including Jardiance and Entresto—both commonly used for patients at risk of heart failure—as well as the cholesterol drug Lipitor. Doctors also ordered him to completely stop drinking alcohol and smoking.
After a hospitalization for pneumonia and heart pain, Ray J later admitted on social media, “I f**ked up. I thought I was a big [shot], so I could handle all the alcohol. I could handle all the Adderall. I could handle all the drugs, but I couldn’t. And it curbed my time here.” He suggested he only has a year or so left to live, but it is unclear the severity of his condition.
