Jodeci shows canceled after K-Ci was hospitalized with pneumonia
A representative for K-Ci confirmed to USA TODAY on Thursday that the R&B star, 55, was "briefly" hospitalized after he "fell ill with a bout of pneumonia." He is now out of the hospital and is recovering.
As a result, two shows that Jodeci had scheduled for this weekend — one on Friday in Brooklyn, New York, and the other on Saturday in Ledyard, Connecticut — have been canceled. They are expected to be rescheduled, but new dates haven't yet been confirmed.
Jodeci's shows for next month are still on track to proceed, as "we anticipate (K-Ci's) full recovery with rest and care from his doctor," K-Ci's representative said.
The group is scheduled to perform on March 27 in Highland, California; March 28 in Lincoln, California; and March 29 in Porterville, California. TMZ was the first to report on K-Ci's illness.
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Jodeci member Mr. Dalvin shared news of K-Ci's illness and the show cancellations in an Instagram video on Wednesday. He said that he was "looking forward" to this weekend's concerts but that "as we were gearing up to hit the stage and do our thing, K-Ci came down with pneumonia."
He added, "Keep my brother in your prayers, and get well soon, K. But we'll be back, and looking forward to seeing you guys real soon. Love each and every one of you."
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Jodeci, which also consists of DeVante Swing and JoJo, is known for songs like "Cry for You" and "Freek'N You." Their debut studio album, "Forever My Lady," was released in 1991, and according to their website, they have sold over 20 million records worldwide. K-Ci is also known for performing as part of the R&B duo K-Ci & JoJo.
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