JoJo, whose full name is Joanna Levesque, was a highly promising young pop star in the mid-2000s, known for her hit single "Leave (Get Out)" which made her the youngest solo artist to top the Billboard Top 40 at age 13
. However, her career faced significant setbacks due to issues with her record label, which led to a period where she seemingly disappeared from the spotlight
. She later revealed in her 2024 memoir, Over the Influence , that she experienced betrayals and struggles with her label that derailed her career. She was signed to a contract at age 12, which she did not fully understand or have leverage to negotiate, and this contributed to her loss of control over her career during her teenage years
. Despite these challenges, JoJo has been working to regain control of her career and has diversified into acting, writing, and other entertainment projects
. More recently, JoJo has been active again, releasing new music, performing on Broadway in Moulin Rouge! , planning tours, and promoting her memoir
. She is also active on social media and continues to engage with her fans
. Regarding JoJo Siwa, a different person often confused with Joanna Levesque, she left the reality show Dance Moms reportedly after signing a contract with Nickelodeon, which opened up bigger opportunities in her career. There was some controversy and speculation about her departure, but it is generally accepted that her move to Nickelodeon was the main reason
. In summary, Joanna "JoJo" Levesque faced a difficult period due to record label conflicts but has made a strong comeback with new projects and creative control over her career, while JoJo Siwa transitioned from Dance Moms to a successful career with Nickelodeon
