bzebabe Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 http://www.billboard.com/news/el-debarge-checks-into-rehabilitation-center-1005035332.story#/news/el-debarge-checks-into-rehabilitation-center-1005035332.story R&B artist El Debarge has put his career comeback on hold by checking himself into a rehabilitation center. A press release states that the 49-year-old singer will use the rehab stint to address years of substance abuse. "I hate to disappoint my fans but it is necessary for me to take the time to work on me so that I may continue to share my music and my story with everyone," the singer has said in a statement. "I thank everyone in advance for their prayers and well wishes and hope that you will respect my privacy during this time." After El Debarge made a showstopping appearance at the BET Awards last June performing 80s hits like "Rhythm of the Night" and "All This Love," the singer released his fifth album, "Second Chance," on Geffen Records last November following a 16-year recording absence. The singer has had his share of legal run-ins over the past decades, including a two-year prison term following a 2008 arrest for drug possession. El Debarge was set to kick off a spring U.S. tour with Kem and Ledisi on Thursday (Feb. 17) in Houston, Tex., but has postponed all scheduled performances. Musiq Soulchild has been confirmed as the singer's replacement on the tour. ......................................................................................................................................................................... the Debarge family is one big bag of wasted potential...it's fuckin tragic...every last one of them were/are on drugs...damn El, damn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexus97 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 :cry: so sad..well at least we got one good cd out of him.i just luvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv his cd :wub: i hope he gets better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaldwin Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Damn. It makes me thankful that I never messed with drugs or alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Such wasted talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I blame janet for not letting him see her and james's 2 daughters christina debarge and ciara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn1814 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 http://www.billboard.com/news/el-debarge-checks-into-rehabilitation-center-1005035332.story#/news/el-debarge-checks-into-rehabilitation-center-1005035332.story R&B artist El Debarge has put his career comeback on hold by checking himself into a rehabilitation center. A press release states that the 49-year-old singer will use the rehab stint to address years of substance abuse. "I hate to disappoint my fans but it is necessary for me to take the time to work on me so that I may continue to share my music and my story with everyone," the singer has said in a statement. "I thank everyone in advance for their prayers and well wishes and hope that you will respect my privacy during this time." After El Debarge made a showstopping appearance at the BET Awards last June performing 80s hits like "Rhythm of the Night" and "All This Love," the singer released his fifth album, "Second Chance," on Geffen Records last November following a 16-year recording absence. The singer has had his share of legal run-ins over the past decades, including a two-year prison term following a 2008 arrest for drug possession. El Debarge was set to kick off a spring U.S. tour with Kem and Ledisi on Thursday (Feb. 17) in Houston, Tex., but has postponed all scheduled performances. Musiq Soulchild has been confirmed as the singer's replacement on the tour. ......................................................................................................................................................................... the Debarge family is one big bag of wasted potential...it's fuckin tragic...every last one of them were/are on drugs...damn El, damn I know KEM is cussing his ass out and Musiq Soulchild is thanking him.. Poor El.. It's probably those damn people around him.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg/Dean Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 He needs to take a page out of The Book of Janhova, AKA True You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn1814 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 He needs to take a page out of The Book of Janhova, AKA True You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloLove Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 damn El...get well man, im glad he did what he had to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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