Lady Gaga postpones Miami concert hours before show, says, " I don’t want to risk permanent damage on my vocal cords"

Lady Gaga has postponed her Miami concert just hours before showtime, citing medical concerns over the risk of permanent vocal damage. The pop superstar was set to perform Tuesday night at the Kaseya Center as part of her high-energy Mayhem Ball Tour, but doctors and her vocal coach advised against it after she experienced severe strain during rehearsals.

“Hi everyone I am really so so sorry but I need to postpone tonight’s show in Miami,” Gaga shared in an Instagram Story. “During rehearsal last night and my vocal warmup tonight my voice was extremely strained and both my [doctor] and vocal coach have advised me not to go on because of the risk it poses.”

The Grammy and Oscar-winning artist emphasized the difficulty of the decision, acknowledging the disappointment for fans. “I want to be hardcore and just push through this for you but I don’t want to risk long term or permanent damage on my vocal chords. There is a significant risk based on all our combined experience with a show like ours and as you know I sing live every night,” she explained. “Even though this was a hard and agonizing decision I would be more afraid of the long term implications on my voice.”

The singer, known for her powerful live vocals and elaborate productions, stressed her commitment to her fans and her health. “I tried so hard to avoid this. I take serious care of myself to be able to put on this highly demanding show. I love my fans so much. Respect you and hope you can accept my sincere regretful apology. We are trying to reschedule the show as quickly as possible.”