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Jesy Nelson vs Little Mix: Leigh-Anne Pinnock dragged for shading singer

The entire story got a new twist after a TikToker named NoHun revealed a screenshot of Leigh-Anne Pinnock shading Jesy Nelson in his DMS

Looks like Little Mix might end up as Fifth Harmony or One Direction as things seem to be getting uglier between Jesy Nelson and the remaining members of the group namely Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Jade Thirlwall. Chaos ensued over the weekend after it was rumored that the R&B group members unfollowed Jesy on Instagram after she addressed the blackfishing controversy in relation to her solo debut single ‘Boyz’ featuring Nicki Minaj.

The entire story got a new twist after a TikToker named NoHun revealed a screenshot of Leigh-Anne Pinnock shading Jesy Nelson in his DMS calling the latter a “horrible person”. The viral screengrab reveals Leigh claiming that it was Jesy who blocked them instead of unfollowing her. However, there is no confirmation of how credible that screenshot is. Soon, Leigh-Anne grabbed the top trending spots as her loyal fans came to her rescue after she faced heat from Jesy Nelson’s fans. Jesy Nelson had quit Little Mix in December 2020 citing mental health issues as she later embarked on a solo music journey.
 
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It was the rumor of Little Mix members unfollowing Jesy Nelson that kept the Internet busy in the first place but a few hours later it appeared as if the latter had blocked the three singers from the group on her Instagram account. TikToker NoHun’s viral screenshot later claimed that Leigh-Anne slid into his DMs apparently revealing the truth.  

Jesy Nelson most recently spoke to Vulture about blackfishing saying, “I’m very aware that I’m a white British woman; I’ve never said that I wasn’t. I mean, like, I love Black culture. I love Black music. That’s all I know, it’s what I grew up on.” She added: ‘I take all those comments made seriously. I would never intentionally do anything to make myself look racially ambiguous, so that’s why I was initially shocked that the term was directed at me.”

Little Mix is one of the most popular girl groups in the world. Formed in 2011 with members Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Jesy Nelson, Little Mix came into existence during the eighth season of the British version of 'The X Factor'. They quickly became one of the most successful acts to emerge from 'The X Factor' and released successful singles such as 'Wings', 'Black Magic' and 'Shout Out to My Ex'.  Throughout their reign, the group sold over 50 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling girl groups of all time.

‘Leigh Anne never said anything wrong’

Fans of Leigh-Anne thronged to Twitter to rescue her after she started trending for shading Jesy Nelson. “It’s funny that they want to come for the black women for not putting up with her ex band mate mess anymore but now you have a man coming and trying to lie on her because he’s mad his face is blackfishing leave leigh anne tf alone.” Another posted, “See the gag is even if that weird man didn't lie, it doesn't matter! Leigh Anne SAID WHAT SHE SAID. Cry about it if you want. Sis didn't lie, Jesy is a horrible person. And everyone attacking Leigh Anne right, best believe there is a special place in hell for u. BURN BI**HES.”
 
The next one claimed, “People mad a leigh anne for what she said about jesy but did she lie? jesy is an awful person lol face the facts.” Whereas, one user posted, “Leigh Anne has every right to be pissed at Jesy for blackfishing, but then again that’s like your sister (as y’all always said) so why not speak to her in private instead of messaging a messy fan? The girls always said they never fight, but seeing leigh’s dm’s, i don’t believe it.” One user concluded, “Leigh Anne never said anything wrong or to this damn guy and now they're trying to make her a bad person. honestly f**k you all i hope leigh sues these bastards.”