GRAMMY award-winner Muni Long will be stepping away from Brandy and Monica’s highly anticipated ‘The Boy Is Mine Tour’ for good. Muni, whose real name is Priscilla Renea Hamilton, has been a significant presence on the North American leg of the tour, which also features the iconic Kelly Rowland.
However, her ongoing health struggles have made it increasingly difficult for her to continue performing.
Muni Long has been open about her battle with lupus, an autoimmune disease that has already caused her to miss several tour dates. Observers noted that during her performances, she often appeared fatigued, at times needing to sit down to finish her sets.
In an emotional statement released on Saturday, November 29, Muni Long shared the heartbreaking news that she would be withdrawing from the remaining tour dates, including stops in Chicago and Kansas City, due to a recent diagnosis that has compromised her health. “Chicago & Kansas City, I’m so sorry. I’ve been pushing through since the start of the tour, but unfortunately, I’ve been dealing with pneumonia and under medical advisement, I am being told I need to rest and recover,” she wrote.
Muni Long expressed her profound sorrow over the decision, highlighting her passion for performing. “I truly hate that I won’t be able to perform for you; anyone who knows me knows how much I love being on stage and giving my all.”
Ultimately, the combination of the demanding tour schedule, her underlying lupus condition, and the new diagnosis of pneumonia led her to the difficult conclusion that prioritizing her health was necessary. Muni Long’s permanent exit is a tough but essential choice focused on her recovery.
In closing her message, she conveyed her gratitude to her fans: “Thank you for your understanding, love, and support; it means the world to me.” Although supporters are disappointed that she won’t be sharing the stage with Brandy and Monica, they are coming together to send her prayers and healing thoughts.
