Leigh-Anne Pinnock has hit back at a social media user comparing her solo streaming numbers unfavorably with those of her former Little Mix bandmate JADE, delivering a sarcastic response that referenced her career achievements, family life and success in the music industry. The exchange comes as both singers continue building their solo careers, with renewed attention on JADE’s streaming performance and Leigh-Anne preparing an expanded edition of her debut album.
“Ok I don’t usually respond to trolls because I’m generally too busy being a mum, a wife and just being iconic,” Leigh-Anne wrote. She continued with a pointed reference to her success, adding that she was sitting “in my mansion by the fire” while celebrating the fact that she had “broken records, defied expectations, sold millions of records worldwide.” The deliberately exaggerated tone turned the comparison into an opportunity to remind critics of her accomplishments rather than engage with the numbers on their terms.
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The original post compared streaming figures for JADE’s THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY! and Leigh-Anne’s My Ego Told Me To, presenting the difference as evidence against Leigh-Anne while praising JADE. The post also framed Leigh-Anne negatively in relation to online drama, prompting the singer’s response.
Leigh-Anne released My Ego Told Me To in February 2026, with the album reaching No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart. The project marked a major step in her transition from Little Mix member to solo artist, following years of international success with the group. She has continued developing the album campaign and recently announced a deluxe Fan Edition, scheduled for October 30, featuring new material including the single “Clickbait” and the track “Bora Bora.”
The timing gives the response an additional connection to her upcoming release. “Clickbait” is positioned as a response to online commentary, making the singer’s latest exchange with a critic particularly relevant to the themes surrounding this next phase of her solo career. Leigh-Anne is also pregnant with her third child, a personal milestone unfolding alongside her music commitments and the rollout of the expanded album.
JADE, meanwhile, has seen renewed attention surrounding her own solo catalogue. Her 2024 single “Angel of My Dreams,” which leads into her 2025 debut album THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY!, soundtracked Kylie Jenner’s runway walk at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on October 18.
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