Tony Braxton, the renowned singer behind hits like “Unbreak My Heart,” recently revealed the painful reasons she stepped away from music.

Born in Severn, Maryland, in 1967, Braxton’s musical journey began in her church choir and soared to international stardom.

Despite her immense success, including multiple Grammy Awards and global album sales exceeding 70 million, Braxton faced significant financial and health challenges.

Braxton’s financial woes culminated in two bankruptcy filings, largely due to a lopsided record contract and substantial health expenses.

Despite selling records worth $170 million by 1998, she received minimal royalties, leading to severe financial strain. Her battle with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) further complicated her career, causing fatigue and pain while industry pressures forced her to conceal her illness.

Despite these hurdles, Braxton’s resilience shone through. She transitioned to Broadway, starred in Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” and released successful albums like “The Heat” and “Libra.”

Her openness about her struggles with lupus and her advocacy for autism awareness, inspired by her son Diesel’s diagnosis, highlight her strength and determination. Tony Braxton’s story is a testament to perseverance, demonstrating that even in the face of adversity, one can find new paths and continue to inspire others.