TLC singer T-Boz has spoken out for the first time after being hospitalized with “severe abdominal blockage.”

T-Boz, real name Tionne Watkins, was forced to cancel the legendary R&B group’s August 23 performance at the New York State Fair as a result of the medical issue. TLC also had to cancel a show in Foxwoods.

“Shortly after arriving in Syracuse, Tionne ‘T-Boz’ Watkins experienced sudden and severe nausea, vomiting, and intense abdominal cramps,” a statement from TLC at the time shared to social media read. “She was immediately seen by a doctor and subsequently taken to the hospital for further evaluation.”

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The alongside Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, broke her silence with a heartfelt post on .

“I’m on The Mend!!! This Was Just One Of Those Unexpected Things That I Had No Control Over! I Look Forward To Making It Up 2 You All… And Hopefully I’ll Get Out Of The Hospital Soon!!! As Soon As Tomorrow If All Goes Well!!! Thank You For Understanding… Blessings Always T❤️ #tboz #Tbeezy #TLC,” she wrote in the caption, alongside a screenshot of the original statement announcing her medical emergency.

TLC fans reacted to the health update and sent their best wishes to T-Boz. They also defended the singer, who originally apologized for having to cancel the shows.

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“TBoz focus on your health Hon. Don’t trip off of being there for us fans. You’ve given us decades of yourself. Your health is number 1. We ain’t going nowhere. We’ll support you and Chili forever. We love y’all but ya health more important Sista.🙏🏾🤗” wrote @joyluvphotography.

“Real fans would have been okay with a, “Guys, I’m sick.” & understood! We love youuuuu!” commented @xo.tarzan.

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And singer and producer @iam_mali added: “Sis Praying and knowing that God has you. You don’t need to apologize to anyone. You have the sweetest heart and everyone who knows you knows your heart 💯💝 and that you would be there if you could. Love you babe get well ❤️‍🩹”

TLC’s is next scheduled to perform on Saturday, August 31, in Highland Park, Illinois and Sunday, September 1, in Welch, Minnesota.

The, but . TLC rose to fame in the 1990s as, with hit songs such as, “Waterfalls,” “No Scrubs,” “Creep” and “Unpretty.” Those songs were number one on the Billboard Top 100 and they had a further five songs reach top 10 in the charts.

They formed in Georgia in 1990, have sold more than 65 million albums worldwide and won four Grammy Awards.