T-Boz is addressing the ‘ignorance’ around her medical emergency

Now that T-Boz, born Tionne Watkins, is home from the hospital following a medical emergency, she is addressing the misinformation that has spread surrounding the ordeal. On Aug. 24, her band TLC announced she had “experienced sudden and severe nausea, vomiting and intense abdominal cramps” after a performance in Toledo, Ohio, two days prior. Watkins was hospitalized and officially diagnosed with “abdominal blockage,” leading TLC to cancel and reschedule a few upcoming shows. In the days since, rumors surrounding what led to the medical emergency have spiraled online. The chatter got so noisy on Aug. 28, that Watkins took to her Instagram to post a video demystifying the “ignorance.” She kicked off the video thanking those who have been supportive for “all of the love.” Then, she quickly honed in on the rumor mill. Despite the public being made aware, Watkins said, “I would have never put my business out there like that, but I guess because I missed shows, it had to be said, but I just don’t think it should have been so detailed ‘cause I don’t like people in my business — and I don’t like all this attention.” The “Unpretty” singer noted that she has struggled...