We all recognize Fergie as one of the Black Eyed Peas’ most famous members, but many people may not know…
’ most famous members, but many people may not know that she replaced the group’s original singer, Kim Hill, in 2002., Apl.de.ap, and Taboo when they were forming the Black Eyed Peas in 1995. They soon gained a following and got to open for the likes of OutKast and Eminem, but the fame wasn’t all positive for Hill.this week, the singer speaks about leaving right before the group reached stratospheric heights, as she felt its growing fame put pressure on her to be over-sexualized.
“The tug of war was about my sexuality and how much of that I was willing to like, literally strip down,” she continues. “I never wanted to be objectified while doing my music. ‘Where’s your voice? Where are you?’” She resented that outside voices wanted to stamp out their edginess, but at the same time, she understood her bandmates’ didn’t have her privilege to refuse the demands of a burgeoning career.
Not wanting to tear the group apart, Hill left and pursued her solo career. The Black Eyed Peas considered adding
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