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Fantasia Barrino was hospitalized for a medication overdose Monday night, hours after news of a reported sex tape starring her and her married boyfriend, Antwuan Cook, made headlines.

From WCNC.com

Barrino was taken to Carolinas Medical Center-Pineville at about 8:55 p.m. Monday, according to sources.

The sources say doctors at CMC noted that Barrino’s condition was not life-threatening.

The sources did not know what type of medication was involved, and it was not known whether the overdose was accidental or intentional.

Update:

TMZ reports that Fantasia’s rep has officially confirmed the overdose and that the American Idol winner is in the hospital.

Update 2:

A statement issued by Fantasia’s team revealed the cause of the singer’s overdose.

Fantasia has always been an open book. Honesty, self-respect, and personal responsibility are values she wears proudly.

Fantasia believed Mr. Cook when he told her he was not happy in his marriage and his heart was not in it. She believed him when he told her he and Mrs. Cook separated in the late summer of 2009. She believed Mr. Cook when he told her he lived elsewhere.

He even took her there. One of Mr. Cook’s most redeeming qualities was his complete devotion to his children. Fantasia fell in love with Mr. Cook and believed that he loved her.

Fantasia and Mr. Cook dated on and off for about eleven months. The pressure of the constant media attention was hard on their relationship. Fantasia gave inconsistent interviews about the status of her relationship with Mr. Cook because sometimes they were on and sometimes they were off.

When they were on, they spent most of their time together when she was not traveling with work.

Fantasia read Mrs. Cook’s Complaint against Mr. Cook for the first time yesterday. She knows some of the allegations in Mrs. Cook’s complaint are totally false. There are others she strongly doubts. There is plenty she does not know.

Fantasia is heartbroken and is sorry for any pain she may have caused. Yesterday, she was totally overwhelmed by the lawsuit and the media attention. Last night, Fantasia was hospitalized. She took an overdose of aspirin and a sleep aid.

Her injuries are not life threatening. She was dehydrated and exhausted at the time. Fantasia is stable now. She will be released from the hospital soon. Fantasia is a fighter and a survivor. This is not the hardest thing Fantasia has endured.

Fantasia will be stronger, smarter, and better for it. Her work has always inspired her and served as a source of strength. Her new album, “Back To Me,” will be released on August 24th.

The lyrics to “I’m Here” say it best:

“I Believe I Have Inside Of Me

Everything That I Need To Live A Bountiful Life

With All The Love Inside Of Me

I’ll Stand As Tall As The Tallest Tree

And I’m Thankful For Each Day That I’m Given

Both The Easy And The Hard Ones I’m Livin’

But Most Of All

Yes, I’m Thankful For Lovin’ Who I Really Am”

Fantasia sends her praise to God and her eternal gratitude to her fans, friends, and family.

God is good.

This story is developing.  Stay tuned for updates!

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