Teyana Taylor is set to undergo emergency surgery to remove a benign growth on her vocal chords. The Gonna Love Me singer shared the news with followers via her Instagram Story on Wednesday. "I've been quietly dealing with some vocal challenges for a while now," she began, explaining that doctors "found a noncancerous growth on one of my chords that's been messing with my voice and causing real discomfort". She continued, "Thankfully, we caught it and it's treatable, but it does mean I need to pause and give myself time to fully heal." Taylor has cancelled an upcoming appearance on Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson's IMO podcast to make time in her schedule to recover. She hasn't, however, had to move the release date for her fourth studio album, Escape Room, scheduled for 22 August. "It's the most personal body of work I've ever created," the 34-year-old wrote. "Just as I was getting ready to finally share this with you, life handed me my own unexpected 'escape room', one I didn't ask for, but one I now have to find my way out of with patience, rest, and faith." Vowing to return with "even more fire, more purpose, and the best version of me", Teyana added, "I can't wait to be on the other side of this - stronger, softer, and singing again."