Teyana Taylor Pauses Everything for Emergency Vocal Chord Surgery
Hey there, I’m Riley Carter keeping it chill yet curious.
Another day, another celebrity health update that makes us pause our playlists. On August 6, Teyana Taylor took to her Instagram Story to share that doctors have discovered a benign growth on one of her vocal chords and that she is scheduled for emergency surgery to remove it. Fans of the “Gonna Love Me” singer will recognize how this news hits—especially as she was gearing up to promote her upcoming album.
Taylor, 34, admitted she has been dealing with vocal challenges for some time now, which finally led her medical team to uncover the noncancerous tumor that has been causing her significant discomfort. In her own words, quoted via her Instagram update, “This moment hurts,” but she also stressed that early detection means the issue is treatable. She asked her followers for patience and explained that she must “pause and give myself time to fully heal,” underscoring the need for rest and recovery ahead of the procedure.
The announcement forced Taylor to cancel her scheduled appearance on Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson’s IMO podcast. This high-profile talking spot was expected to showcase her insights and personal journey, but health must come first. Despite this change, she confirmed that her fourth studio album, Escape Room, remains on track for its August 22 release date. Escape Room promises to be Taylor’s most intimate project yet, and she described it as “the most personal body of work I’ve ever created.”
In a reflective moment, Taylor drew a parallel between her new medical hurdle and the themes explored in her album. Just as she crafted songs around vulnerability and perseverance, she now finds herself navigating her own unexpected “escape room.” With characteristic optimism, she pledged to return with “even more fire, more purpose, and the best version of me” once she is singing again.
This is not Taylor’s first public health scare. Back in 2021, during an episode of We Got Love Teyana & Iman, she revealed that doctors had removed dense but benign breast tissue. The reality series episode captured her fear—cancer runs in her family—but also her resilience. She reflected on motherhood, body changes, and the emotional impact of medical procedures, calling all mothers “super-women.”
Her transparency has resonated with many, especially as other celebrities have shared their own health journeys. Nikki Garcia spoke out about a shifted breast implant after a WWE injury, Lupita Nyong’o revealed years of silent suffering from uterine fibroids, Suki Waterhouse admitted to battling a hernia caused by tight clothing, and Brian Austin Green recovered from an almost ruptured appendix.
Teyana Taylor’s candid update and her focus on self-care remind us why celebrity health news can feel so personal. As she heads into surgery, her message is clear: sometimes you need to press pause to come back stronger. Fans can mark their calendars for August 22 and keep streaming her past hits while eagerly awaiting Escape Room.
Anyway, that is that. Catch you on the flip side.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, Instagram
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