R&B songstress Fantasia Barrino has been hospitalized in North Carolina for a drug overdose after an apparent suicide attempt via WBTV Reports.

According to MTV.com:

“According to the police sources, the officers who arrived on the scene reportedly found Barrino in the closet of a home in the Glynmoor Lakes neighborhood. The fomer “Idol” champ was immediately taken to Mercy South Hospital at Carolinas Medical Center in Pineville, North Carolina.

The police report classified Burrino’s condition as a “suicide/overdose” and described Barrino as having suffered “possible internal injuries” after she ingested too much medication. The incident is said to be part of an ongoing investigation. A rep for Barrino did not respond to requests for comment at press time. “

This is really sad to hear, thank goodness Barrino’s manager, Brian Dickens alerted the authorities. Fantasia recently received her High School equivalent and was doing so well— at least until this recent scandal where she is being named as a “home wrecker”. Maybe all the stress and negative publicity became too much for Fantasia to handle. 

Many tabloids have been reporting that she may be involved in a child-custody case involving a North Carolina couple. Paula Cook claims Barrino had an affair with her husband, Antwaun Cook, and had sometimes recorded their steamy sexual encounters. I dont think scare of a potential sex tape would make someone want to commit suicide though. The reason may be more deep rooted than we think.Whatever the reason, I sure hope Fantasia is doing well. Stay tuned for more news on this developing story.

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