Kehlani has canceled two upcoming stops on her Kehlani World Tour after being hospitalized Wednesday night for an illness that left her unable to swallow, with the singer confirming she is not cleared to perform in Camden or Washington, D.C.
The Grammy winning artist shared the update directly on Instagram, telling fans she had been in significant pain overnight before seeking emergency care.
What did Kehlani say happened leading up to the hospitalization?
The Grammy winning artist said she felt completely normal during two off days before the illness hit suddenly. She described being awake all night unable to swallow and in significant pain, ultimately leaving the hospital without clearance to sing for her next two scheduled shows.
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Which shows were affected by the cancellation?
The canceled dates were set to take place in Camden, New Jersey and Washington, D.C. The artist apologized directly to fans in both cities, saying her team is actively working on a solution for those affected by the cancellations.
When does the tour pick back up?
The singer confirmed the Kehlani World Tour will resume Saturday, August 29 at the Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront in Richmond, Virginia, giving her a short window to recover before returning to the stage.
Has Kehlani shared any additional details about her diagnosis?
No further details about the specific illness have been disclosed. She has not specified what caused the swallowing difficulty and pain, and representatives for the artist have not provided additional information beyond her original social media statement.
How does this fit into Kehlani’s approach to health while touring?
Kehlani has been vocal about prioritizing her physical and mental wellbeing throughout this tour, previously sharing that she has made stops at bathhouses, yoga studios and wellness centers across North America between shows. In a Billboard cover story published days before the hospitalization, she spoke openly about managing her bipolar disorder diagnosis, describing medication, exercise, time in nature and prayer as non negotiable parts of her routine that allow her to sustain the demands of touring and studio work.
What does the rest of the tour schedule look like?
The Kehlani World Tour began August 6 at the Armory in Minneapolis and is scheduled to run through October 3, wrapping at Shoreline Amphitheatre in San Francisco. Outside of the tour, Kehlani also performed at the Roots Picnic in May alongside Brandy, T.I. and Erykah Badu.
What has Kehlani been focused on musically this year?
She released her self-titled fifth studio album in April, which debuted at number one on the Top R&B Albums chart and landed in the top five of the Billboard 200. The album includes the collaboration “Back and Forth” with Missy Elliott and follows her 2024 project “Crash,” which featured the Grammy-nominated single “After Hours.”
Kehlani’s decision to pause the tour reflects the same health first approach she has spoken about publicly throughout this run, prioritizing recovery over pushing through two shows before returning to the stage in Virginia this weekend.
This is a sensitive health topic. If you or someone you know is managing a mental health condition, reaching out to a doctor or licensed professional is the best source of support and guidance.
