It was during the artist's 30th birthday festivity.
“I’m 30 years old, I know my character. You know my character, anyone that meets me knows my f—ing character. That is all I care about,” she told the crowd as she held back tears in an Instagram video caught by a companion.
“I am so proud of everything I have achieved; the most beautiful fiancé who I’m still pretty much obsessed with and the two most perfect f—ing babies.”
Andre – Pinnock’s life partner wrapped his arm over the singer to support her during her speech and then took the microphone to announce that anyone who disrespects his fiancée is going to have a “problem” with him.
“You can put this on Instagram or whatever and if you’ve anything to say, come and find me. She’s my baby mother, my wife,” he said. “If you’re going to try and disrespect my baby mother, my wife, my fiancée and my children, there’s gonna be a problem. That’s how it is.”
The recent drama is all about an unverified screenshot of DMs that was spilled among Pinnock and someone else where she apparently scrutinized her previous bandmate Nelson for blackfishing, following her melody with Minaj, “Boyz.
Reactions to Pinnock Addresses Nelson & Minaj Drama
It’s so fucking sad that she needs to defend herself against someone who was meant to be her friend
@katiextbh
It’s so fucking sad that she needs to defend herself against someone who was meant to be her friend https://t.co/r0Gt2PGzFh
— Katie (@katiextbh) October 18, 2021
This hurts my heart honestly, you can tell she’s hurt
@Hessogolden1
This hurts my heart honestly, you can tell she’s hurt https://t.co/UYeFcv0MnA
— Hessogolden ☆ 🌻|| 11 YEARS OF 1D (@Hessogolden1) October 18, 2021
leelee we love you so much! 😭 yesss we know you! and we're vv proud of you 😭💚
@gianniyanni
leelee we love you so much! 😭 yesss we know you! and we're vv proud of you 😭💚 https://t.co/ozeJIxWFMu
— gia✨ stream tamed-dashed mv!!! (@gianniyanni) October 18, 2021
My bitch been through so much I’m just happy she’s not letting this affect her.
@akisakgae
My bitch been through so much I’m just happy she’s not letting this affect her. https://t.co/YDCLrDVdRn
— De Haan Menzies (@akisakgae) October 17, 2021
So proud of my girl Leigh 💜😭
@SneNdlo17979170
So proud of my girl Leigh 💜😭 https://t.co/sugdUi1AhX
— Sne Ndlovu (@SneNdlo17979170) October 17, 2021
say it louder for the bitches in the back
@milfsgirls
say it louder for the bitches in the back https://t.co/nGsbyc2vyE
— :3 (@milfsgirls) October 17, 2021
good for her, i’m tired of the character assassination of successful black women.
@bananafishnets
good for her, i’m tired of the character assassination of successful black women. https://t.co/b7ASYeQcbt
— ash 🐾 (@bananafishnets) October 18, 2021
If Leigh-Anne wasn't bringing the smoke in her speech, her fiance DEFINITELY was.
@IAmJonnyApollo
If Leigh-Anne wasn't bringing the smoke in her speech, her fiance DEFINITELY was. https://t.co/3tUoFQ7FnH pic.twitter.com/gR6fwY5UEZ
— 😱 Jonathan AHHHHH!!!-pollo 😱 (@IAmJonnyApollo) October 17, 2021
Leigh-Anne Pinnock giving an amazing speech last night after the horrible week she has had. So much respect and love for this woman.
@stephen_09
Leigh-Anne Pinnock giving an amazing speech last night after the horrible week she has had. So much respect and love for this woman. pic.twitter.com/xamB27Z55l
— Stephen (@stephen_09) October 17, 2021
Leigh Anne Pinnock being so proud of herself and saying "you all know my fucking character, and that's all I care about" hits different, I am so proud of her, go tell them girl, keep shining 😭.
@jeonshalaaa
Leigh Anne Pinnock being so proud of herself and saying "you all know my fucking character, and that's all I care about" hits different, I am so proud of her, go tell them girl, keep shining 😭.pic.twitter.com/U80J9PSfkA
— fri°• (@jeonshalaaa) October 16, 2021