In a heartwarming reunion that has delighted fans, singer Fergie came together with her former bandmates from the Black Eyed Peas over the weekend, marking their first gathering in seven years. The occasion was a belated celebration of a significant milestone for the group's members, who have all recently turned 50.
A Night of Nostalgia and Celebration
The pop star, whose real name is Stacy Ferguson, shared the joyous moment on her Instagram this Saturday. The slideshow captured the long-awaited reunion with Will.i.am, Taboo, and Apl.de.Ap. Fergie and Will.i.am (William Adams) both celebrated their 50th birthdays in March, while Taboo (Jaime Gomez) turned 50 and Apl.de.Ap hit 51 this year.
"Finally got to break bread and celebrate our milestone birthdays together," Fergie wrote in her emotional caption. She described the evening as "a special night with my brothers, filled with so much love." Her sentiments were echoed by the other members, with Will.i.am calling the happy occasion "the best one yet" and Taboo noting it was "a beautiful way to start this holiday season."
A Look Back at a Chart-Topping Legacy
The Black Eyed Peas, originally founded in 1995, reached global superstardom after Fergie joined the lineup in 2002. Her tenure with the LA-based group spanned two periods: from 2002 to 2011 and again from 2015 to 2018, after which she departed to focus on her solo career. She was subsequently replaced by vocalist J. Rey Soul.
During their time together, the ensemble became one of the world's best-selling acts. They are famed for headlining the Super Bowl XLV halftime show in 2011 and have sold an astonishing over 80 million records worldwide. The group's trophy cabinet includes six Grammy Awards, while Fergie herself is an eight-time Grammy winner.
Their final musical collaboration was the 2016 remix of their iconic track 'Where Is the Love?'. The last time they performed together on stage was during 'The Beginning Massive Stadium Tour' back in 2011.
Fergie's Personal Reflections and Recent Activity
The reunion comes after a period of reflection for the 'Fergalicious' singer. To mark her own 50th birthday on March 27, she penned a heartfelt letter to her childhood self. In it, she advised her younger self that success is found in the journey and that "true happiness can be found in the smallest simple moments."
Fergie has also recently stepped back into the spotlight musically. On October 26, she performed onstage for the first time in over seven years, joining rapper Ludacris at One Musicfest in Atlanta, Georgia, to sing her 2006 solo hit 'Glamorous'.
On the personal front, Fergie shares a 12-year-old son, Axl Jack, with her ex-husband, actor Josh Duhamel. Their eight-year marriage ended in 2019. Despite her time away from the group, classic clips of her dynamic performances, from her jazzy 2018 National Anthem rendition to a memorable one-handed cartwheel on the TODAY show in 2008, continue to garner millions of views on platforms like TikTok, proving her enduring appeal.
