Lady Gaga cancels Brazil performance due to 'severe physical pain'

Due to health concerns, Lady Gaga has cancelled her upcoming performance at the annual Rock in Rio music festival in Brazil.

"Brazil, I'm devastated that I'm not well enough 2 (sic) come to Rock In Rio. I would do anything 4 u (sic) but I have to take care of my body right now," she wrote on Twitter.

The 31-year-old also didn't want fans in Brazil to feel disappointed by the cancelled performance.

"I ask for your grace and understanding, and promise that I will come back and perform for you soon," the 'Bad Romance' singer continued in a follow-up tweet.

She also posted a photo on Instagram of her arm with a needle in it and a tube running outside the photo's frame.

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