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Singer Muni Long Survives Lung Transplant, Releases “Richest”

6/24/2026

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Muni Long Transplanted

Singer Muni Long (Priscilla Renea Hamilton) received a lung transplant in December 2025 after doctors gave her a week to live.
She chose a transplant over hospice because of her son Tatum after pneumonia ended her tour and a Thanksgiving hospitalization.
Six months later she feels fabulous, has no infections, and plans August surgery.
She released the single “Richest,” recorded before surgery as her last pre-transplant vocal track.

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Muni Long Recovers

Long announced she will not perform until after a year-long recovery that includes vocal surgery.
Doctors warned she must rest roughly a year before any live performances.
Her single “Richest” dropped June 22, recorded before her transplant.
Long has a vocal checkup scheduled for August.
Long said she will prioritize self-care, urging fans to say no and avoid putting themselves on the back burner.

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Muni Long Leaves

Long announced on Nov. 29 2025 that she is leaving “The Boy Is Mine Tour” because doctors said performing was unsafe.
Medical experts note double-lung transplants are for severe, life-threatening lung disease, carry infection and rejection risks, yet can greatly improve quality of life.
After her GMA interview, fans and lupus groups flooded social media with support, sharing her clip to urge early medical intervention.

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Muni Long Transplanted

Singer Muni Long (Priscilla Renea Hamilton) received a lung transplant in December 2025 after doctors gave her a week to live.
She chose a transplant over hospice because of her son Tatum after pneumonia ended her tour and a Thanksgiving hospitalization.
Six months later she feels fabulous, has no infections, and plans August surgery.
She released the single “Richest,” recorded before surgery as her last pre-transplant vocal track.

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