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SINGER HOSPITALIZED

Brandy rushed to hospital after suffering ‘potential seizure’ at her LA home

R&B superstar Brandy has been hospitalized after suffering a potential seizure, according to reports.

Sources told that EMS units were called to the singer's home on Tuesday afternoon.

R&B singer Brandy has been hospitalized after suffering a seizure
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R&B singer Brandy has been hospitalized after suffering a seizureCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Brandy is the older sister of actor Ray J
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Brandy is the older sister of actor Ray JCredit: Getty

According to the outlet, the I Wanna Be Down singer suffered a suspected seizure and is currently hospitalized.

It's unclear what triggered the medical episode, however, Brandy is expected to make a full recovery.

Hours after the news of her hospitalization broke, Brandy addressed her health issue and attributed it to "dehydration and low amounts of nutrition".

"To my beloved fam, friends, and starz thank you for sending love and light my way," the singer shared on Instagram.

Actor and singer Ray J has yet to comment on his sister's health scare.

"I am following doctors' orders and getting the rest I need due to dehydration and low amounts of nutrition. Thank you for your prayers and support. Grateful for you all, see you soon."

The Grammy Award-winning artist has been dubbed the Vocal Bible due to her peculiar timbre, voice-layering and intricate riffs.

Brandy, 43, got her start in the music industry in 1990 after signing with Teaspoon Productions as a backing vocalist for the R&B boy band Immature.

After splitting from Teaspoon, Brandy eventually signed with Atlantic Records, where she released her self-titled debut album in 1994 - which peaked at number 20 on the US Billboard 200.

Her debut album sold over six million copies worldwide, and three hits made the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100.

Brandy's career reached new heights are she was hand-picked by Whitney Houston, who dated Ray-J, to star in the live-action TV film Cinderella.

The two-hour film featured the likes of Jason Alexander, and Houston.

Brandy continued to jump from the studio booth to film roles as her career progressed, knocking out hit records and earning various award nominations.

She's been nominated for an American Music Award, Billboard Music Video Award, Grammy, VMA, and Soul Train Award.

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