Tamar Braxton’s family and the network that made her a star, WeTV, have released few statements about the singer’s recent hospitalization reportedly due to an attempted suicide. On Tuesday, the network announced changes would be made to Braxton’s new show due to the “current situation.”
WeTV, which debuted the hit show “Braxton Family Values” starring Braxton and her sisters in 2011, made an announcement about the 43-year-old’s new show “Get Ya Life.” The network planned to premiere the show Thursday, July 30, but the show will be delayed out of respect for Braxton’s recovery, according to a statement released to TMZ.
“At this moment we are joining with her fans and sending strength and healing in the hope that she is getting the support and help she needs at this difficult time.”
The cable network said it would change the premiere date to Sept. 10 because of Braxton’s “current situation.” No further details were shared about Braxton’s condition.
Last week, one of Braxton’s sisters touched on her mental health and status in an interview.
Braxton was hospitalized July 16 in Los Angeles after her boyfriend David Adefeso found her unconscious after she reportedly took a toxic mix of pills and alcohol. The “Love and War” vocalist had been in the midst of working on multiple reality shows. She is being treated at a mental health facility, according to several news reports.
Meanwhile, Traci Braxton, who appears on “Braxton Family Values” with Tamar, was recently interviewed about her BET film “The Couch,” which covers a family dealing with mental health. Most of the interview focused on her new movie, but when the singer and actress was asked about her little sister, she admitted that things were “rough” for her family.
“So everybody’s asking me about my family situation, what is going on with my sister and stuff. Only thing I can say is keep us in your prayers because you know, times is rough right now especially doing the movies with you guys and you know, with mental health and things like that. You never know who’s in darkness. And it doesn’t matter, someone can have a smile on every day but you never know who’s in darkness and who’s walking in the darkness, you know?”
Traci Braxton, who lives in Maryland, said she did not have an update to provide about how her sister is doing currently. She asked fans to pray for the family and thanked those who had done so already.
Late last week, Adefeso spoke about the impact of Tamar Braxton’s hospitalization. He made the initial 911 call, and it has been reported that the family is not pleased with his statements regarding Tamar Braxton’s mental health nor the subject of the alleged suicide attempt.
“This is an extremely difficult time for Tamar and her family as she navigates professional and personal struggles including her battle with depression,” he continued. “Tamar is currently receiving the best available medical attention to address those struggles and strengthen her mental health, and her family and I will remain by her side throughout her treatment.”
Braxton, the youngest in a family of singers, shot to fame when her family’s show, starring music legend Toni Braxton, began airing on WeTV in 2011. Tamar Braxton quickly became a fan favorite due to her outspokenness and unfiltered stance that she deserved the same musical success as her celebrated, older sister. She would go on to aspire to that goal by putting out hit records including “Love and War” and receiving several Grammy nominations, with the latest being for her song “If I Don’t Have You” in 2016. In 2019, she was the winner on the reality show “Celebrity Big Brother.”
Braxton also has a 7-year-old son, Logan, who is reportedly spending time with his father and Braxton’s ex-husband Vincent Herbert, according to family sources.
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