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**Teyana Taylor to Undergo Vocal Cord Surgery After Noncancerous Growth Discovered: ‘This Moment Hurts’**
Rapper and actress Teyana Taylor has announced that she will be undergoing emergency surgery after a noncancerous growth was discovered on her vocal cords.
The 34-year-old artist shared the health update with her fans via Instagram Story, expressing her disappointment and frustration about having to cancel some upcoming appearances, including an appearance on Michelle Obama’s podcast.
Taylor revealed that she has been quietly struggling with vocal challenges for some time now. Despite this, she emphasized that the surgery is necessary and will allow her to fully heal and return to her artistic pursuits with renewed energy and purpose.
The news comes as Taylor prepares to release her new album, Escape Room, on August 22nd. She assured fans that the project’s rollout will not be impacted by her health issues.
“I’ve been quietly dealing with some vocal challenges for a while now,” she wrote. “And after a lot of back and forth with my doctors, I’ve been told I need vocal surgery immediately.”
Taylor continued to express her gratitude towards her loyal fanbase, stating that she will return stronger than ever when the time is right.
The news follows Taylor’s recent appearances at various events and performances, including the BET Awards in June.
Source: www.billboard.com
