Lady Gaga shared with her fans that sadly she will no longer be able to perform at the Rock in Rio music festival in Brazil this weekend due to a recent hospitalization. She was taken to the hospital yesterday for "severe physical pain." Earlier this week, Lady Gaga opened up about her struggle with chronic pain from fibromyalgia, and while she didn't mention the condition specifically in her note, it's possible the hospitalization was related to a flare-up. She shared the news with her fans in an emotional Instagram post, revealing "it is not simply hip pain or wear and tear from the road, I am in severe pain." (You might remember that in 2013, Lady Gaga cancelled some of her Born This Way Ball shows due to a hip injury, but it seems this is unrelated to that incident).
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She went on to say "Brazil, I'm devastated that I'm not well enough to come to Rock In Rio. I would do anything 4 u but I have to take care of my body right now. I ask for your grace and understanding, and promise that I will come back and perform for you soon. 💔 I'm so sorry, and I love you so much. 🙏"
She also shared a more formal medical statement on her condition:
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Lady Gaga takes her health seriously, and it's clear she's devastated that she won't be able to make the show in Rio. She snapped a photo of her "Rio" tattoo and posted the meaning behind it on Instagram. "Remember years ago when I tattooed Rio on my neck, the tattoo was written by children in the favelas. 🇧🇷 You hold a special place in my heart I love you."
The festival, which starts today, will go on as planned and feature music from Maroon 5, Fergie, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Guns N' Roses, but certainly Lady Gaga will be missed. Here's hoping for a smooth and safe recovery.
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