Victoria Monét has dropped out of several summer music festivals, including New York City’s Governors Ball, due to “ongoing health issues”. The 35-year-old singer shared the news on her Instagram Story on Monday (20 May). “I am gutted to share that I will no longer be able to perform at Governors Ball (NYC), Roots Picnic (Philadelphia) or Blavity (Nashville) this June,” Monét wrote.
“I am so sorry!! Candidly I have been dealing with some ongoing health issues that have to be addressed right now, but I will be back out there soon, that's a promise!” the “On My Mama” singer continued. “Please know it wasn’t an easy call but it’s definitely for the best.” The Grammy-winning artist noted that “all other shows are still moving forward as planned”.
Monét is scheduled to perform at the Broccoli City Festival in Washington DC in July, followed by Chicago’s Lollapalooza and San Francisco’s Outside Lands Festival in August. Last month, the three-time Grammy-winning singer performed at the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Following her concert, she opened up to fans on Instagram about her struggles with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
PCOS is a hormonal condition that affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. It can cause irregular periods, weight gain, excess body hair, acne and infertility. Alongside a photo of her onstage, Monét wrote: “Welp.
. I gained a lot of weight and it went a lot of places lol face, arms, tummy and mo.