Does Tank have a hearing problem?

The music industry has traveled through various iterations during Tank’s tenure, and he’s weathered all storms. But his most torrential downpour might be the one he’s currently sheltering, sudden sensorineural hearing loss.

Is Tank partially deaf?

The milestone release precipitated a difficult decision: Having lost hearing in his right ear in 2021, the five-time Grammy nominee says R&B Money will be his final album. Now, in addition to a podcast and YouTube reality show, he’s set on mentoring the next generation. “I love and will still fight for R&B,” says Tank.

What health issues does Tank have?

“I’m going completely deaf in my right ear, and I’m kind of losing sound in my left. I’m dizzy, can’t walk a straight line—all of this out of nowhere. I don’t know how or why. Seen the doctors and got MRIs and all that good stuff going on.”

Is Tank going deaf in both ears?

“I’m going completely deaf in my right ear and I’m kind of losing sound in my left,” he said. “I’m dizzy, can’t walk a straight line. All of this out of nowhere.”

What caused tank’s hearing loss?

Doctors ultimately confirmed the reason behind his sudden hearing loss was due to tinnitus, a ringing of the ears. Common causes of tinnitus could stem from being exposed to loud sounds, whiplash, head injuries, excessive ear wax, and side effects from medications. Tinnitus can either be temporary or long-term.

What causes tinnitus?

Tinnitus is usually caused by an underlying condition, such as age-related hearing loss, an ear injury or a problem with the circulatory system. For many people, tinnitus improves with treatment of the underlying cause or with other treatments that reduce or mask the noise, making tinnitus less noticeable.