Jodeci Fans Rally Support For JoJo After Video Of Performance Surfaces

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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.

2022 BET Awards - Arrivals
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.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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