Jhene Aiko Cancels Shows On The Advice Of Her Doctor

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 06: Jhene Aiko performs during the Lovers & Friends music festival at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on May 06, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)

The R&B singer is taking her doctor's advice.

Jhene Aiko just joined a list of the many artists who have chosen their health over scheduled tours. In a message to her fans on Instagram that followed canceled NJ shows, she explained the reasoning. "been trying to do too much, too soon" Aiko begins. "at the urging of my doctor, I'll be taking a little break to focus on myself and my babies." It's unclear when she will return to performing and which of her NJ shows she'll miss in the meantime. She has shows planned for June and August for which tickets are still available on her website.

Jhene Aiko did make sure that fans knew she was sorry for the inconvenience and would make plans to return soon. "my sincerest apologies to anyone that purchased a ticket to my shows in NJ" Aiko writes. Her statement ends with "i promise to make it up to you the next time I'm in the area," and a message to her fans to "be well." Fans flocked to the comments to return well wishes back to her and her children.

Jhene Aiko's Message To Fans

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 06: Jhene Aiko during the Lovers & Friends music festival at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on May 06, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kaitlyn Morris/FilmMagic)

Most of the recent news surrounding Jhene Aiko has related to the birth of her second child with partner Big Sean. During his recent performance at Lovers & Friends Music Festival Big Sean showed love to Aiko. In a speech he highlighted how great of a mother she's been to the pair's two children. Aiko has released a pair of new singles so far this year which are also dedicated to wellness. "calm & patient" and "alive & well" follow a series of projects she's released intended to be played for children.

Jhene Aiko had previously mentioned having more music coming later this year. It's unclear if her break from touring will also include a break in writing and recording new music. Let us know what you think about Aiko's message to fans and canceled shows in the comment section below.

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Lavender Alexandria is a music and culture journalist based in Los Angeles, California. She’s covered dozens of musical genres and styles from the most mainstream to the most experimental and underground on her blog and accompanying YouTube channel that looks at music, pop culture, and Billboard charts since 2017: Lav’s Music Corner. Lavender has produced editorial and listicle content both in written and video form over the past far years and has also interviewed up-and-coming artists like Censored Dialogue. Her experiences covering culture have taken her from Hyperpop parties in LA to underground rap shows in Atlanta, to DIY punk shows in Charlotte. Lavender has also written for iHeartRadio, covering some of the biggest artists in Hip Hop such as Ice Spice, Drake, Doja Cat and Cardi B. She also has bylines with ScreenRant and continues to write for Ringtone magazine. Lavender is a lifelong Charlotte Hornets fan and her favorite rap artists include Clipping, Little Simz, Earl Sweatshirt, and Kendrick Lamar.