Jazmine Sullivan just opened up about a miscarriage and the deep grief she’s been experiencing. And honestly, it’s heartbreaking.
One day after her 38th birthday, the powerhouse R&B singer took to Instagram to thank fans for their love. But what started as a gratitude-filled message quickly turned into one of the most gut-wrenching reveals of the year. Jazmine shared that she recently suffered a miscarriage and would have been holding her two-month-old baby boy on her birthday if only she had gotten the chance to meet him.
“I woulda been holding my 2-month-old son that I never got to meet,” she wrote, leaving fans both stunned and emotional.
This confession came wrapped inside another layer of grief. Jazmine also reflected on how hard the last year has been since losing her beloved mother, Pamela, to cancer in 2023. “I’ve been thinking about my mother and missing her more than words can say,” she wrote. The pain of both losses collided in a moment of brutal honesty that fans rarely get to see from artists.
Still, even through the heartbreak, Jazmine found a tiny light. She shared that a birthday massage helped her begin to release some of the pain she’s been silently holding in.
“Yesterday, I had a massage that helped to release some of the deep pain I’ve been holding in for a while. So I’m grateful for that,” she added. “I’m also grateful that so many of you think of me and take the time to write! It’s all so beautiful.”
The “Pick Up Your Feelings” singer didn’t stop there. In a follow-up clip (which has since expired), she let fans in on a more tender moment. Surrounded by her closest friends and family, she was surprised with a birthday cake featuring her own photo. It was a simple gesture that clearly moved her, showing that even in the midst of deep loss, love can still find a way to show up.
Jazmine wrote, “Thank you @marquette21 for thinking of me, and thank you @sweet_ves_treatery for this beautiful cake! As you can see, I cried my little heart out!”
Fans across social media have been flooding timelines with words of support, heartbreak emojis, and messages of solidarity. Some even shared their own experiences with loss, praising Jazmine for her transparency and bravery.
We’re keeping Jazmine Sullivan in our thoughts and sending love as she continues her journey through grief and healing.
