Fergie is no longer with the Black Eyed Peas because she chose to leave the group to focus on being a good mother to her son, Axl. The other members of the group have expressed understanding and support for her decision, emphasizing that motherhood is a hard job and she wanted to prioritize that role. They have maintained friendly relations with her, occasionally keeping in touch, and have left the door open for her to rejoin if she wishes in the future. Since her departure, the group has introduced a new singer, J. Rey Soul, and continued their music careers without replacing Fergie officially. This decision to leave took place around 2017, after Fergie had been with the group since 2002. The band members respect her choice and wish her well while focusing on their ongoing projects.
