Jesy Nelson latest – Leigh-Anne Pinnock branded a ‘f***ing clown’ by Nicki Minaj over ‘jealous’ blackfish comments’
LITTLE Mix’s Leigh-Ann Pinnock has been branded a “f***ing clown’ by Nicki Minaj over the Jesy Nelson ‘blackfish’ drama.
Furiously lashing out at Leigh-Anne, Nicki slammed the singer for “waiting until Jesy had parted” from Little Mix before speaking out about “blackfishing” – claiming that she was “jealous and insecure”.
She ranted: “When you try to bring someone down because you see them continuing to try and pursue their careers, you are a f***ing clown.
“And let me tell you, there’s a lot of women out here in the US that tan and get bigger lips.”
Read our Jesy Nelson live blog below for the latest updates…
Frosty reunion before the cold war
There were early warning signs of feud in the band.
In July 2020, Little Mix were seen leaving rehearsal studios looking extremely frosty with each other.
The girls had only just reunited after months apart due to the UK’s first and strictest lockdown, yet they didn’t seem too chuffed to be in each other’s company again.
Jesy looked seriously stony-faced as she waited for a car to collect her, while Jade appeared more than happy to keep her social distance as she stared at her phone.
At one point, the two girls were photographed speaking but neither had smiles on their faces.
Perrie, meanwhile, left the studio a good 15 minutes before her bandmates.
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Jesy was warned by Little Mix management – source
A source close to the band claims Little Mix’s management also warned her about it after she sported her hair in braids three years ago.
Leigh’s alleged leaked messages come after all three of the Little Mix girls unfollowed Jesy on Instagram at the weekend – as has the account belonging to Perrie’s dog Hatchi.
Leigh-Anne Pinnock’s sister wades into Little Mix feud
Leigh-Anne Pinnock’s older sister Sairah has weighed into her fallout with former Little Mix bandmate Jesy Nelson.
The 31-year-old shared an expletive post to her Instagram Stories which fans have interpreted to be about the Boyz songstress amid her blackfishing row.
According to The Mirror, soon after the release of Jesy’s debut solo single Sairah wrote on social media: “We must be some d**kheads”.
In light of the comment, a Little Mix fan took to Twitter and claimed the remark was aimed at Jesy, 30.
They penned: “They have a tight circle so they all p****d at Jesy. All posted about it.”
Following the furore, Sairah has thanked Little Mix fans for their outpouring of support towards her sister as she re-shared a callout to fans to stream and buy Leigh-Anne’s favourite Little Mix song, I Love You.
Where is Jesy Nelson from?
Jesy was born on June 14, 1991 and is an English singer.
Her ethnicity is white.
She was raised in Romford, East London, to parents John Nelson, a businessman, and Janis Nelson, a Police Community Support Officer.
What have Little Mix members said about Jesy Nelson?
Little Mix fans have been left stunned by a series of messages apparently sent by Leigh-Anne Pinnock slamming her former bandmate Jesy.
Influencer No Hun revealed the private DMs, apparently sent from Leigh-Anne, accusing Jesy of “blackfishing”.
In one message, believed to have been sent from Leigh-Anne’s Instagram account, Leigh-Anne says: “She [Jesy] blocked us. Cut us off. Horrible person.”
In another, she appears to write: “Do a video about her being a blackfish instead.”
Her Instagram account also liked a post by @everydayracism, which had posted a short guide to blackfishing after “a lot of talk” on the topic over the past few days.
Leigh-Anne’s Little Mix bandmates Perrie Edwards and Jade Thirlwall, both have also unfollowed Jesy on Instagram — as has the account belonging to Perrie’s dog Hatchi.
Representatives for the band have been approached for comment.
What do we know about Jesy’s early life?
Jessica Louise Nelson was born on June 14, 1991 and was raised in Romford, East London.
The singer attended Jo Richardson Community School and Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College in Hornchurch, London.
She also attended the Sylvia Young and Yvonne Rhodes Theatre Schools.
One of her classmates at the school was Rita Ora.
Prior to auditioning for The X Factor and finding fame with Little Mix, Jesy worked as a barmaid in Dagenham.
She previously revealed that said that as a child, she had small roles as an extra in About a Boy (2002) and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005).
Boyz video was directed by Jesy’s BF Harry James
JESY Nelson’s controversial Boyz video was directed by boyfriend Harry James after they got back together earlier this year.
The 30-year-old released her first solo track last Friday after she sensationally quit Little Mix last December.
And her beau Harry was one of the brains behind the video.
The producer, 27, proudly shared his work on Instagram when the song was released last week.
He told his 26.6k followers: “Boyz out now! Video directed by me 🎥 @jesynelson @nickiminaj @diddy.”
Jesy, who co-directed the video, replied in the comments section: “We f***ing did ittttttttt 🥺.”
What did No Hun and Leigh-Anne Pinnock apparently say about Jesy Nelson?
No Hun claims that after he posted about Jesy’s new song, another member of Little Mix, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, reached out to him.
No Hun alleges that Leigh-Anne told him to “do a video about her (Jesy’s) being a black fish instead”.
Leigh-Anne’s alleged comments come after Jesy faced backlash over her complexion and fashion choices in the music video for Boyz.
On social media, Jesy has been accused of cultural appropriation and “blackfishing” (which is when somebody pretends to be black or racially ambiguous by darkening their skin or changing their hair).
Who is Little Mix leak source No Hun?
No Hun describes himself as a “huge Little Mix fan” and claims to have followed and supported the group for ten years.
He added that he’s supported all of the members’ individual projects, too.
The influencer has recently taken to his social media pages to promote and support Jesy Nelson, who left the band behind earlier this year, and her new single Boyz.
The influencer posted a clip of him dancing to the track and changed his Instagram bio to “stream Boyz”.
Jesy Nelson is trying to ‘save herself like Prince Harry’, says expert
They have constantly described themselves as “sisters” and “best friends”, but the Little Mix rift appears to be widening.
The three remaining band members unfollowed Jesy Nelson on Instagram this week – after she launched solo single Boyz – and even Perrie Edwards’ dog has snubbed her on social media.
Body language expert Judi James says Jesy, 30, is taking a leaf out of Prince Harry’s book and distancing herself from her past life to “save” herself.
Meanwhile there are subtle signs that the remaining trio of Leigh-Anne, Perrie and Jade Thirlwall are “concerned and anxious” about the split.
“Part of the Little Mix appeal for the fans has always been the sense of unity and sisterhood between the four women who are apparently enjoying successful, enviable lifestyles,” she tells The Sun.
Jesy recently dropped her debut solo album
Last week, Jesy’s debut solo single Boyz – featuring US rapper Nicki Minaj – dropped.
It is already climbing the charts and, away from the music, Jesy’s friendship with Nicki has also stepped up a gear thanks to her ongoing feud with her ex Little Mix bandmates.
After reports that Jesy had already been quizzed about ‘blackfishing’, The Sun revealed this week that Leigh-Anne had previously warned the Essex-born star not to make her skin look darker as it was offensive to black people.
Nicki then stirred the pot during a live stream with Jesy on Monday night.
“I do feel like I’ve taken control of my life.”
Jesy, 30, has said she is the ‘happiest she has ever been’ while also heaping praise on her new BFF, Nicki Minaj.
Speaking on Dubin’s FM104, Jesy gushed: “I do feel like I’ve taken control of my life.
“I’m now creating the music I always wanted to do, I’m doing the music videos I’ve always wanted to make.
“It feels amazing. It’s liberating being able to express who I am as an artist.”
‘Don’t wait a decade to call someone out’
Writing on social media after the livestream, Minaj said: “Don’t call things out when they benefit your personal vendetta to ppl.
“Call them out immediately once you see it chile.
“Don’t wait a decade after you’ve made millions with the person.”
When did Jesy leave Little Mix?
Jesy Nelson announced her departure from Little Mix in December 2020 after nine years in the hugely successful girl group, who have sold more than 50 million records worldwide.
She blamed the toll that being in the band had taken on her mental health.
Nelson recently confirmed she no longer speaks to her ex-bandmates Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards.
Jesy addresses comments
Addressing the alleged comments from Pinnock about blackfishing, Nelson said: “It’s just hard for me because I was in a group with two women of colour for nine years and it was never brought up to me up until the last music video I did with them.”
Jesy says her intention was ‘never to offend people’
During the livestream, Nelson said: “I personally want to say that my intention was never, ever to offend people of colour with this video and my song because like I said, growing up as a young girl, this is the music that I listened to.
“These are the videos that I watched and thought were the best. For me personally, ’90s/2000 hip hop, R&B music was the best era of music.
“I just wanted to celebrate that. I just wanted to celebrate that era of music because it is what I love.
The six signs Little Mix’s feud was always going to happen (Continued…)
NO CONTACT – When Jesy was asked if she was still in touch with Leigh-Anne, Perrie and Jade, she replied: “No, not as much. Not now. I think we all need time. It’s a big thing that’s happened.”
IGNORED PREGNANCIES – Eagle-eyed fans twigged that Leigh-Anne’s happy news was met with silence from former bandmate Jesy.
‘BLACKFISHING’ WARNING – The Sun exclusively revealed that Jesy was warned by Leigh-Anne not to make her skin look darker as it was offensive to black people.
The six signs Little Mix’s feud was always going to happen
FROSTY REUNION – In July 2020, Little Mix were seen leaving rehearsal studios looking extremely frosty with each other.
The girls had only just reunited after months apart due to the UK’s first and strictest lockdown, yet they didn’t seem too chuffed to be in each other’s company again.
THE SEARCH TURNS SOUR – In an interview, Jade admitted she had stormed off several times during filming.
JESY QUITS – In December last year, Jesy rained on every Little Mixer’s Christmas by quitting the band after almost 10 years together.
Little Mix comments on Nicki’s remarks
Leigh-Anne and her Little Mix bandmates Perrie Edwards and Jade Thirlwall have not commented on Nicki’s remarks – or publicly discussed Jesy’s solo single or blackfishing allegations.
Meanwhile, Jesy has insisted that her tan and curls are completely natural – and admitted that Leigh-Anne had privately warned her against her look last year, when she was still a member of Little Mix.
Jesy Nelson barely speaks to ‘sisters’
Despite insisting they were parting on good terms, it only took a few months before Jesy dropped a bombshell.
In an interview with The Guardian, the singer told a different story entirely.
When asked if she was still in touch with Leigh-Anne, Perrie and Jade, she replied: “No, not as much. Not now. I think we all need time. It’s a big thing that’s happened.”
Bizarrely, Jesy did then go on to repeat the mantra they began reciting from the moment their band was formed on The X Factor in 2011.
“I still love them to pieces. They were like my sisters,” she insisted.
Nicki calls Leigh-Anne ‘a f*****g clown’
Furiously lashing out at Leigh-Anne, Nicki slammed the singer for “waiting until Jesy had parted” from Little Mix before speaking out – claiming that she was “jealous and insecure”.
She ranted: “When you try to bring someone down because you see them continuing to try and pursue their careers, you are a f***ing clown.
“And let me tell you, there’s a lot of women out here in the US that tan and get bigger lips.”
Jesy ‘easily tans’ and has ‘naturally curly hair’
Nelson said she is fortunate to easily tan when in the sun and told Minaj that Pinnock had previously commented on her propensity to tan.
And she said her hair is naturally curly after complaints she had changed her style in the Boyz music video.
She added: “I genuinely didn’t think I was doing anything wrong, because I’ve got naturally curly hair.”
Fans accuse Minaj of bullying Leigh-Anne
LITTLE Mix fans have slammed Nicki Minaj after she took a series of swipes at Leigh-Anne Pinnock amid the Jesy Nelson blackfishing row.
The American rapper, 38, shocked her followers after she branded Jesy’s former bandmate a “clown” and claimed she was bullying Jesy because she was jealous of her solo success.
One person wrote: “Nicki minaj is really sitting here bullying Leigh Anne and sending her fans to join in and for what??? Things you don’t even know are true.. ur obsessed hun.”
A second added: “How you going to dedicate an entire day to bullying leigh knowing full well her experience of racism for the past decade AND THEN COME OUT WITH MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS?????? make it make sense.”
Jesy ‘devastated’ by backlash
JESY Nelson is said to be “devastated” by the backlash to hers and Nicki Minaj’s Instagram livestream last night – and believes it is a “personal attack against her”.
US rapper Nicki, 38, has been slammed by furious fans for “bullying” Jesy’s former bandmate Leigh-Anne Pinnock amid a bitter feud.
While Jesy did not comment on Leigh-Anne personally, she was seen laughing at Nicki’s remarks – sparking huge online debate.
Now sources have said that she is saddened by the public reaction to the entire thing, explaining: “What should have been a positive and happy celebration has been somewhat tainted by what has started to feel like a personal attack against her.
“It’s starting to become a Little Mix vs Jesy storyline, when ultimately the band and Jesy have always stood for women supporting women and so it’s a shame to see this taking such a sour turn.”
Nicki calls Leigh-Anne ‘a f*****g clown’
Furiously lashing out at Leigh-Anne, Nicki slammed the singer for “waiting until Jesy had parted” from Little Mix before speaking out – claiming that she was “jealous and insecure”.
She ranted: “When you try to bring someone down because you see them continuing to try and pursue their careers, you are a f***ing clown.
“And let me tell you, there’s a lot of women out here in the US that tan and get bigger lips.”
