JESY Nelson tonight thanked her fans saying they have been “incredible” amid her fallout with ex Little Mix bandmate Leigh-Anne Pinnock.
A row started after leaked Instagram messages revealed Leigh-Anne, 30, had called Jesy out over her look in her music video for her first solo single Boyz.
Jesy’s appearance sparked claims she was blackfishing, a term used when a white watching if person uses black culture and aesthetics for their own gain, after it was released last week.
And tonight Jesy spoke out for the first time since defending video in an interview with collaborator Nicki Minaj – in which the rapper branded Leigh-Anne “a jealous clown”.
Jesy took to her Instagram Story and said: “I just want to say I literally have the most incredible fans in the world and I love you all endlessly.”
Leigh-Anne broke down and cried last week as she stood up for herself after Minaj continued to tear into her, accusing her of having “fake selective outrage” and a “personal vendetta” against Jesy.
At a party with her family and friends, Leigh-Anne’s voice cracked as she said: “I’m 30 years old. I know my character. You know my character. Anyone that meets me knows my f***ing character.”
Leigh-Anne, who gave birth to twins in August with Watford footballer Andre Gray, took a moment to compose herself adding: “I’m so proud everything that I’ve achieved.
“I’ve got the most beautiful fiancé who I’m still much obsessed with. Believe, everything I for, everything I’m fighting for, it’s for them (her twins).
“I will never stop. I found my voice now and will continue to use Tonight we celebrate life, friends and amazing family. love you all.”
As if things weren’t heated enough, Little Mix released a new diss track Cut You Off and appeared to hit out at Jesy.
The group sing: “It’ll be so sweet when you crawl back.”
Sources close to the group have told The Sun Leigh-Anne, Perrie Edwards and Jade Thirlwall will formally announce they are splitting next month and will pursue solo careers after their 2022 tour.
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