TLC Issue Statement After T-Boz Misses Dates on It’s Iconic Tour Due to ‘Sickle Cell Crisis’: ‘Her Health and Recovery Remain Our Highest Priority’
In the meantime, bandmate Chilli has been performing the group's songs on her own until Watkins is cleared to rejoin the tour.
TLC, the iconic R&B group, recently faced a setback during their It’s Iconic tour after lead member Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins missed several dates due to a severe "sickle cell crisis". The 56-year-old singer, who has lived with the genetic disorder since childhood, was hospitalized for the condition, which can cause painful blockages in blood vessels and lead to short hospital stays.
In a statement posted on Twitter, TLC expressed their gratitude for the support they received and emphasized that T-Boz's health and recovery are their top priorities. The statement noted that while the exact duration of her absence and number of shows she missed were unclear, her current condition was not considered life-threatening and that she was improving each day.
TLC's bandmate Chilli addressed T-Boz's absence during a recent show, assuring fans that her sister was recovering and that the group would continue with incredible support from the remaining band members and fans. The group also used the opportunity to raise awareness for Sickle Cell Awareness Month, encouraging fans to learn more about the disease or donate blood if possible.
The It’s Iconic tour, which originally featured TLC alongside Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue, is set to continue with Chilli performing on the remaining dates until T-Boz is fully recovered and medically cleared to return.
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