Leigh-Anne Pillock has unfollowed Nicki Minaj on Instagram as the row over Jesy Nelson supposedly “blackfishing” intensifies.
Estranged band member Jesy has been accused of “blackfishing” in her recent single Boyz, because of her deep tan and her hair, and collaborator Nicki was quick to wade in and defend the singer.
Blackfishing refers to someone who changes their appearance to appear black and Jesy, 30, has also been accused of trying to capitalise on black culture for financial gain.
However, she has vehemently denied this claim and has always insisted that she never intended to offend anyone and that that is the type of music she has always listened to.
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