Grammy-nominated singer Tamar Braxton, a founding member of the R&B act The Braxtons, was hospitalized following a possible suicide attempt on Thursday evening, July 16.
The 43-year-old "Braxton Family Values" star was found unconscious by David Adefeso. her boyfriend. Adefeso later called 911.
According to E! Online, the couple stayed at The Ritz-Carlton Residences to "relax and have a bit of a staycation."
The Los Angeles Police Department received a call around 9:45 PM local time for a medical emergency. According to LAPD, the address given was at 900 W Olympic, address for The Ritz. The Los Angeles Fire Department later received a call around 9:57 PM, local time. The info was about an adult female found unconscious. They added that the woman was later confirmed to be Tamar Braxton. She was taken to a nearby hospital.
A source for the entertainment portal explained the situation. Braxton was reportedly taking medication and had been drinking before she was found. However, Adefeso does not believe Tamar Braxton was attempting suicide, "despite experiencing some rough times in quarantine."
A letter to WeTV before the incident
An exclusive from PageSix reports that that singer and TV personality sent an email to WeTV bosses, accusing them of turning her "suicidal."
During the Black Lives Matter protests after the death of George Floyd, WeTV execs reportedly sent an email to employees. It included the Braxton family, whose "Braxton Family Values" have aired on WeTV since 2011. The email outlined the company's efforts to support the Black community.
"We fight with each other, we betray each other, and now we're physically assaulting each other," the email said. Tamar blamed the show for choosing "to show the absolute worst side of a strong, independent and successful African American family." The email reiterated Braxton's intent in creating the show. Tamar said that it was "to showcase a strong Black Family as a beacon of hope for all the young black girls and boys out there."
Tamar Braxton later said that "the final stake into the heart of my family" was exposing her secret. She wrote in the email that the network exposed the fact that she was raped and assaulted since she was six years old.
"You broke me that day and I considered ending my own life then for the shame I felt," Tamar wrote.
A representative for WeTV said: "We are keeping her and her family in our thoughts and prayers." They added that they are "joining with her fans sending strength and healing at this difficult time."
An outpour of love and support for Tamar
Her fellow artists in the music and TV industries have expressed support for the Braxton family member. Mariah Carey took to Twitter on Friday, July 17, to send love. "Tamar, I love you and I'm praying for you," Mimi wrote.
Tamar, I love you and I'm praying for you. ️️️️ — Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) July 17, 2020
Award-winning actress and producer Viola Davis also wrote on Twitter. "Praying for Tamar Braxton. Mental Health has got to be a part of our 'wokeness,'" the "Suicide Squad" star wrote. "There is strength in vulnerability. You matter Miss Tamar Braxton. Praying for you, your beautiful son and family."
Praying for Tamar Braxton. Mental Health has got to be a part of our "wokeness". There is strength in vulnerability. You matter Miss Tamar Braxton. Praying for you, your beautiful son and family. https://t.co/Mrh3vNB4C7 — Viola Davis (@violadavis) July 17, 2020
Rapper and singer-songwriter Missy Elliott called for prayers for Tamar and the Braxton family. "All my prayer warriors who pray let's pray for our sister Tamar Braxton for those who Believe in the Power of Prayer and prayers for her family..." Elliott wrote.
All my prayer warriors who pray let's pray for our sister TamarBraxton for those who Believe in the Power of Prayer and prayers for her family... pic.twitter.com/moSIrpEIk0 — Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) July 17, 2020
