Toni Braxton opens up about her lupus-related health emergency

Published 2023-04-25
Grammy-award winning singer Toni Braxton reveals she experienced a life-threatening health scare after living with lupus for more than 15 years and shares how she is partnering with Aurinia Pharmaceuticals to encourage people to prioritize their kidney health. “If I had not done that appointment, I would not be here today talking to you guys,” Braxton tells Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager.

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All Comments (21)
  • I'm so glad she uses her platform to educate others. it really shows how caring she is.
  • @chelee8804
    Thank you Toni Braxton for spreading the word about health for people of color. I’m SO glad that you listened to your body & are still here with us.😍👸🏽🤩
  • Toni looks amazing and thank God she is still here ❤🙏🏾
  • @Charlee152
    Our bodies always let us know when something isn't right. I am so glad she went to the appointment. I can't wait to hear her new music.
  • @jayd8547
    This year makes 30 year since she released her debut album. I’ve been a fan since day 1. We are so glad you’re still with us Toni. You look beyond amazing!
  • Toni looks fabulous, I’m glad she decided to go to that appointment. It saved her life! 🙏🏾 Loved this interview, I can tell she was very comfortable being interviewed. ❤💕
  • I love Toni’s sweet Demeanor. She doesn’t want anyone to worry or feel sorry for her.. she just wants US to be mindful of our health. Her message is so strong ,and so is she! I still listen to her music at least 2 times a week. ❤️❤️❤️
  • @zamo9266
    55😱. Toni is more gorgeous now than when she started. Love her❤🙏🏽✨
  • @leslieh761
    Toni looks great even with lupus! May she be blessed with more good healthy days than bad.
  • @brownbagz
    I was diagnosed with Lupus and Fibromyalgia at the age 25 and I turn 57 in two months. I'm glad she made her appointment
  • Toni look mid 30’s. I see 55 nowhere 🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️ 😂😂❤❤
  • 4:22 “I want to be a centennial” I really hope she gets to reach the ripe age of 100 in good health 🙏🏾
  • I was diagnosed with Lupus back in 2015 and since that day I have about a dozen surgeries and medical procedures. I have told myself that if my Bad days can weigh out my Worst days, then I can go about my life. I am grateful for Toni Braxton using her celebrity to promote Lupus 💜 Awareness. It is a horrible shadow disease that does Not discriminate between what's considered healthy and unhealthy. Lupus has and continues to breakdown my body from the inside out. To all of my fellow Lupus 💜 Warriors...May God grant you the strength, courage and wisdom to continue Your journey for others to follow.
  • As a Lupus survivor as well, thank you, Toni, for always sharing the struggles we go through. Continued blessings. 🙏🏽💜
  • @halffull66
    I wish they would’ve let her talk more about the health emergency and give her a chance to elaborate on the awareness she is trying to spread.
  • @c.m.2973
    Thank God she’s ok. Side note: Toni’s so gorgeous!
  • Hi Ms. Braxton, Lupus (SLE) has lived with me for 40 years, and I refuse to let it take over my life. I'm in control of my body and how I live my life. I appreciate you and how you've continued your singing career, raising your son and take care of yourself. Not allowing Lupus to dictate how you live your life. God bless you and your family!! I am an Optician and I worked everyday in spite of how I feel. We never give up on being healthy!
  • Please say a prayer for those of us battling and coping with SLE/auto-immune disease. I was diagnosed in 2005 but had symptoms since the 1990s. Currently, I am experiencing Inflammation in my eyes which is causing my cornea to erode. I can potentially lose my vision. Depression is a reality especially when we're in pain most days/nights. I know that God is helping me.
  • Toni has always looked so beautiful especially considering the type of health conditions and issues she endures. Gorgeous woman