is opening up about why she .

After scrapping a string of North American concerts planned for summer 2024, the singer and actress explained the decision during a wide-ranging conversation with comedian  for Interview magazine published Oct. 9.

“I can’t wait to get back out there,” said J. Lo, 55. “I have the most understanding and loving fans in the world. Some fan bases can be spicy. Mine are just a bunch of lovers.”

Jennifer Lopez in Toronto in September 2024. Emma McIntyre/Getty

The Atlas star explained, “I was so devastated to let anybody down, but I just needed to be with my kids and myself and really dig down deep into things that were happening in my life.”

Lopez canceled the tour in May, months before she  from ex-husband  on Aug. 20. “And I’m glad I did, because it was a really difficult time for me,” she said. “Probably the hardest time of my life, but it was also the best time because I got to do that work on myself.”

Jennifer Lopez in Paris in June 2024. Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis

This Is Me…Live was originally set to run from June to August, in support of her latest studio album This Is Me…Now, which dropped in February. The cancellation was initially announced by Live Nation, and the company said Lopez was “taking time off to be with her children, family and close friends.”

She then  on her  website and explained why it was a tough decision to make. “I am completely heartsick and devastated about letting you down. Please know that I wouldn’t do this if I didn’t feel that it was absolutely necessary,” she wrote at the time.

“I promise I will make it up to you and we will all be together again,” added Lopez. “I love you all so much. Until next time…”