Jodeci Fans Rally Support For JoJo After Video Of Performance Surfaces

BYErika MariePublished on February 14, 202348.2K Views

A Night of Classic R&B featuring Keith Sweat

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 23: Recording artist Joel 'JoJo' Hailey of K-Ci & JoJo performs on stage at A Night of Classic R&B at Wolf Creek Amphitheater on July 23, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/WireImage)

Fans are sending kind words, well wishes, and prayers to the music icon.

Many know K-Ci and JoJo as the dynamic duo who belted out some of our favorite R&B hits, but their beginnings with Jodeci already imprinted them as icons. The brothers broke off from their hitmaking singing group and amassed just as much success as a duo. Further, the celebrated singers' classics have been enjoyed for decades, and some of their songs have even been etched into history as the first dance tracks at tens of thousands of weddings.

K-Ci and JoJo are still on the road, performing at shows from one coast to the next. The singers recently took to the stage to entertain fans, and during the show, JoJo needed assistance. A video circulated online showing the award-winner being held up by his team as he sang. K-Ci also stood right next to him and encouraged him along the way.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: (L-R) K-Ci, Dalvin DeGrate, and Joel Hailey of Jodeci attend the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.(Photo by Prince Williams/ Getty Images)

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The display spoke to the strong support system that JoJo has, and quickly, fans speculated about his health. Most of the reactions were expressed with sensitivity and kindness, as fans shared they were praying for JoJo, whatever he was going through. Additionally, some reports claimed the singer was recovering from a stroke. While recent news about JoJo's health is still to be determined, in 2020, K-Ci shared that he suffered a stroke following a tour.

"Initially, I knew I couldn’t talk or walk. My whole left side was numb. I was confused about a lot of things, and I had some memory loss," K-Ci revealed at the time. "The stroke and my recovery changed my entire lifestyle. Mentally, I was more focused on myself and getting better at exercising regularly, physical therapy and changing my diet. Fishing is my passion. I call it my meditation. I started fishing again and just really taking care of myself."

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We'll make sure to keep you updated on more information about JoJo. We're happy to see him doing what he loves and entertaining fans who wish him nothing but the best. Check out the video above and a few reactions below.

About The Author

Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.

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