Noir Nation, Teyana Taylor just got real with her fans about a deeply personal health battle. In a heartfelt Instagram story, she revealed she’s been quietly struggling with serious vocal issues. After multiple doctor visits, she’s now scheduled for surgery to remove a noncancerous growth on her vocal cords—a condition that’s caused pain and seriously affected her ability to speak and sing.

“I’ve been quietly dealing with some vocal challenges for a while now… they found a noncancerous growth on one of my cords that’s been messing with my voice and causing real discomfort,” Teyana shared.

The timing couldn’t be tougher. Teyana had to step away from filming for Mrs. Obama’s podcast at Martha’s Vineyard, a commitment she says “honestly breaks my heart.” She’s taking this health setback seriously, prioritizing rest and recovery over everything else.

Despite the challenges, fans can still look forward to her upcoming album, The Escape Room, dropping August 22. Teyana called it “the most personal body of work I’ve ever created.” She likened her health journey to an unexpected escape room, one she’s ready to navigate with faith and patience.

Teyana assured her supporters, “When I return, it’ll be with even more fire, more purpose, and the best version of me.” Noir Nation, let’s send all the love and healing energy to this queen during her recovery.