Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds announced on Friday evening that he and his family tested positive for the novel coronavirus, but are now negative and recovering at home. On what was also his birthday, the legendary songwriter and producer shared on Instagram a letter of gratitude to his fans.
“I would like to warmly thank everyone for all the many birthday wishes today. I feel so blessed to be able to celebrate another birthday,” Edmonds wrote. “I tested positive for the Covid19 virus, as did my family. It’s an incredibly scary thing to go through my friends.” He added, “I’m happy to report we have now tested negative and are on our way back to full health.”
Edmonds’ news comes after an Instagram Live battle between him and Teddy Riley was abruptly postponed on Sunday, April 5. Riley later told Charlamagne Tha God that it was due to Edmonds being sick. “There is no backout,” Riley said at the time, according to Revolt. “Nobody is backing out. Babyface is moving forward, he’s not actually 100%. He’s been sick.”