Steven Russell Harts, singer, songwriter, and longtime member of the acclaimed R&B group Troop, is on the road to recovery after undergoing major back surgery to remove a tumor from his spine.
In a heartfelt series of posts this month on social media, Harts shared that he recently underwent what he described as an “extremely evasive back surgery” to excise a tumor from his spinal column. The 1980s-born R&B figure said the procedure took place more than a month ago and that he is currently recuperating and regaining strength.
“Today I feel strong as a lion, and I’m getting stronger every day,” Harts wrote on his public Facebook and Threads accounts, adding that his medical team successfully removed the growth and that his recovery is going well.
Friends, collaborators, and fans have responded with an outpouring of encouragement and support online, commending the singer’s resilience and expressing relief at his progress. One supporter noted that Harts is “getting better and stronger,” reflecting the positive tone of many well-wishers following his health update.
Harts — who has had a long, influential career writing and recording R&B and new jack swing hits with Troop and as an individual songwriter/producer — has largely kept the details of his medical condition private beyond his recovery message. Though he did not specify whether the tumor was cancerous, he emphasized his gratitude for the care he received and his determination to regain full health.
Troop, the group that emerged from Pasadena, California in the late 1980s and scored multiple charting R&B hits over the years, has maintained a loyal fan base. Harts himself has remained active in music, continuing to collaborate with other artists and contribute to songwriting outside the group’s classic catalog.
Fans are encouraged to follow Harts’ official social pages for further updates as he continues his rehabilitation and returns to creative work.
