Lionel Richie takes ill, cuts his St. Paul concert short

June 25, 2026 - 08:39

Lionel Richie was forced to cut his concert short in St. Paul, Minnesota, after falling ill on stage. The unexpected interruption happened during the first night of his co-headlining tour with Earth, Wind & Fire. Richie addressed the crowd directly, explaining that he was not feeling well and could not continue the performance.

The singer made the announcement from the stage, apologizing to fans before leaving. The show, which was part of a highly anticipated summer tour, ended earlier than planned. Audience members reported that Richie appeared to struggle through a few songs before finally calling it quits. Some fans expressed disappointment on social media, but many sent well-wishes for his recovery.

A representative for Richie later confirmed that the singer was under a doctor's care. No specific diagnosis was released, but the statement emphasized that rest was the immediate priority. The tour is scheduled to continue with upcoming dates across the country, though it remains unclear if Richie will be ready for the next performance. Earth, Wind & Fire, who opened the show, have not commented on the incident. Fans are advised to check official channels for updates on rescheduled dates or refunds.