Brandy Norwood Exits Chicago Concert Early, Cites Dehydration

On October 18, 2025, singer Brandy Norwood abruptly left her concert in Chicago midway through the performance. In a statement, the 46-year-old artist apologized to her fans, explaining that she had been experiencing dehydration and feelings of wanting to faint after weeks of nonstop rehearsals.

Brandy and her longtime collaborator Monica Arnold were in the middle of their joint concert when Norwood decided to walk off stage without warning. Despite her best efforts to return and give it her all, Brandy found it impossible to fully connect with the technical production.

Brandy expressed deep gratitude to Monica for stepping up with grace and professionalism, as well as the entire crew for their continued care and support. She went on to say that she had visited a nearby doctor and taken the proper precautions to help moving forward.

Norwood concluded by noting that she looks forward to "returning to the stage" for her and Monica's scheduled concert in Indianapolis on October 19. The singer thanked her fans for their "overwhelming love, support, and -- most importantly -- your prayers" during this challenging situation.