Chaka Khan is in need of professional help.
The legendary singer has entered a drug rehabilitation program to deal with her addiction to prescription drugs.
Through her team, the artist has said the following in a public statement that explains the basis for her decision:
Representatives for Chaka Khan announced today that ten-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist Chaka Khan has entered an addiction rehabilitation and aftercare program which will cause her to postpone all dates scheduled for the month of July.
Chaka has struggled with a dependence on prescription pain medications and has voluntarily entered the program to get healthy and stay that way.
As part of the ongoing outpatient treatment the doctors have urged her to resume recording mid-July and commence all performances beginning August 1st and onward.
Khan reportedly entered into this program along with her sister, Yvonne Stevens.
The 63-year old is best known for songs hits as “Tell Me Something Good,” a cover of Prince’s “I Feel For You,” and “I’m Every Woman” (made even more famous by the late Whitney Houston).
According to various outlets, Khan had been battling an addiction to the same medication that led to Prince’s death on April 21.
Prince and Khan were close friends. They collaborated on music and performed together several times, with the former’s passing inspiring Khan to now seek assistance.
Khan had also spent time in rehab for the same issue in 2013.
After this report initially went viral, another red for Khan released a second statement to People.
“The rumors regarding Chaka Khan’s well being are malicious and without merit,” it reads, concluding:
“Like so many others, Chaka Khan has spent the past week mourning the lives lost and reflecting on the social unrest plaguing our country.
“She strongly encourages those who have focused their energies elsewhere to do the same.”