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El DeBarge Checks Into Rehab, Cancels 'Second Chance' Comeback Tour

Posted on Feb 14th 2011 10:15PM by Benjy Eisen
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El DeBargeBobby Bank, Getty Images

Shortly after releasing his first new album in 16 years, R&B star El DeBarge (former lead singer of the sibling group DeBarge) has cancelled what was to be his big comeback tour and went the other way instead -- by checking himself into rehab for substance abuse. In a statement released to the press, DeBarge said, "I hate to disappoint my fans, but it is necessary for me to take the time to work on me, so that I may continue to share my music and my story with everyone."

DeBarge, 49, cancelled all scheduled performances, including a major tour with Kem and Ledisi that was supposed to kick off this Thursday in Texas. Prior to his latest comeback effort, DeBarge served time in prison for violating probation. Ironically, his latest album, released this past November, is entitled 'Second Chance.'

Um... third time's a charm?



Watch El DeBarge's 'Lay With You' feat. Faith Evans video.



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tootiex533

Hello El, I have been waiting my whole life to say those words. I am your biggest fan ever. Don't worry you are a survivor baby! god has big plans for you.What you have no one could ever take that away. Whatever you drop in the studio is hot ! Love always Tootie

August 19 2011 at 9:35 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
Althea L Mccord- Mic

I feel your El you do whatever it takes to get yourself together i have been there im clean now but it was a rough road i will be praying for you God will guide you through all this just keep the faith. I have always love your music and when you made that come back i couldnt wait to get the CD and i love the hole Cd i will be waiting for that next Cd but you just take your time your true fans will stay by your side much love Althea M

May 16 2011 at 9:18 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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