Black Eyed Peas, J Balvin, and LED dance group Illuminate from America’s Got Talent surprised fans by performing “RITMO (Bad Boys for Life)” during The Voice Live Finale on December 17, 2019.
However, the group was missing a key member, namely, Fergie.
The Collaboration: ‘RITMO (Bad Boys for Life)’
“Ritmo (Bad Boys for Life),” a song by American group Black Eyed Peas and Colombian singer J Balvin, was released in October 2019 as the first excerpt from the soundtrack of the 2020 film Bad Boys for Life.
Her absence from the song has reportedly nothing to do with her poorly received rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the 2018 NBA All-Star Game.
The Transition to a Trio
In February 2018, William Adams (known professionally as will.i.am) talked to the Daily Star about the hip-hop group’s seventh studio album, Masters of the Sun Vol. 1, released without Fergie on October 26, 2018. The rapper finally responded to questions about the female vocalist’s departure.
The Black Eyed Peas, also known simply as Black Eyed Peas, is an American musical group made up of rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap and Taboo (Credit: Fred Duval / Shutterstock)
“We are now a trio,” he revealed. “I don’t know why Fergie isn’t on the project. You will have to ask Fergie that… You know we are actually capable of doing it without Fergie. There’s so much s–t to talk about, bro. But you guys just like meddling.”
“We performed as a trio before and if you had done your research properly you would know how we would do it as a three,” will.i.am emphasized.
Fergie was once a key member of the Black Eyed Peas, but the group has since reverted to its original trio format without her (Credit: INFevents)
Fergie’s Fashion Endeavors
In April 2013, Stacy Ann Ferguson (a.k.a. Fergie) once again showed some love for her own creation and displayed her pretty feet in heels from her shoe line.
Fergie and Kylie Minogue dazzle at the 6th Annual Logo NewNowNext Awards, showcasing the timeless appeal and fashion sense of both artists at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles on April 13, 2013 (Credit: Brian To / WENN)
The American singer, songwriter, fashion designer, television host, and actress sported a pair of Fergie ‘Palace’ pumps and posed for photographers with Kylie Minogue in Los Angeles.
Fergie exudes elegance in a custom Fausto Puglisi dress, underlining her influence in music and fashion (Credit: Brian To / WENN)
An Advocate for the LGBT Community
In honor of her work in the LGBT community, the soon-to-be mom received the Always Next, Forever Now award. Fergie donned a custom Fausto Puglisi dress and carried a clutch by Alexander McQueen.
Fergie makes a bold statement carrying an Alexander McQueen Knucklebox clutch, blending luxury with edge (Credit: Brian To / WENN)
A Statement in Black and Gold
Do you love the gold-and-black look? In my opinion, it’s both elegant and luxurious. The Alexander McQueen Knucklebox clutch in black and gold perfectly complemented her ensemble.
Fergie showcases her eponymous footwear line, proving her versatility as an artist and entrepreneur with these chic Palace sandals (Credit: Brian To / WENN)
Fergie’s leather pointy-toe pumps feature chic 4-inch heels, ankle cuffs, a gold-tone metal overlay, and a zipper at the back with a gold-tone zip pull.
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