Jesy Nelson’s sister Jade breaks her silence to support her sibling

Jesy Nelson‘s sister shade has shown her support for her younger sister as she faces blackfishing claims following the release of her new music video.

Jade, 34, broke her silence on the row as she took to Instagram to share a post about people ‘bullying’ her sister, which appeared to be a dig at her former bandmate Leigh-Anne Pinnock.

Jesy was slammed by Leigh-Anne who accused her of ‘blackfishing’ – a term used to describe a white person attempting to appear to have black heritage – in leaked Instagram messages.

In the post, she wrote: ‘When bullies deliberately, and under-handedly set out to hurt someone they never expect to get caught.

‘That’s why they try to get other people to do it for them.

‘However, when they are exposed for and the victim simply stands up for themselves the bully quickly tries to turn the tables to make the victim take the blame.

‘That’s what bullies do.’

She continued: ‘I was taught never to be intimidated by bullies, but to stand up for myself when I have been wronged.

‘My sister was targeted and bullied throughout her career.

‘The people who knew her best knew the exact extent to how bullying affected her.

‘They should also know the potential impact of this new wave of bullying could have.’

She warned: ‘Is this really what you want to do? Please all of you, media and everyone, just stop, because you know her heart, her authenticity, her complete accepting and uncritical nature, I know you do.’

Jesy appeared to appreciate her sister’s post as she ‘liked’ the message.

Although Jesy has been embroiled in a bitter feud with her former Little Mix in recent weeks, she put the drama aside as she shared a sweet childhood snap to Instagram, alongside an inspiring message about believing in yourself.

In the childhood snap, Jesy looked adorable with a pink flower in her hair as she smiled and pointed at the camera.

Referencing just how far she’s come in her career, including the success of her debut track Boyz, Jesy penned: ‘Little Jesy would be really proud of you. If there’s anyone out there with a dream, don’t ever let anyone tell you that you can’t achieve it!’

Jesy urged her fans to never stop believing, no matter how big their goals seem.

‘You can do whatever you set your mind to in life, nothing is ever too big to dream if you work hard enough for it. Keep believing in YOU no matter what is put in your way, because there’s only one you in this world and that is your power,’ she wrote.

‘Your thoughts are POWERFUL so keep them positive, keep manifesting, you are the creator of your reality. You get to decide how life goes for you.’

Jesy accompanied the childhood snap and empowering caption with a photo of herself and P. Diddy, who makes a cameo on Boyz.

She also revealed her placings on the UK’s music charts – first for top song and fourth for top artist – alongside her collaborator Nicki Minaj.

Last week, Leigh-Anne accused Jesy of blackfishing in the music video for Boyz in leaked messages with influencer NoHun.

Jesy then took part in an Instagram livestream with Boyz collaborator Nicki Minaj, who accused Leigh-Anne of trying to ruin Jesy’s new solo career and branded the new mother and the rest of the group ‘jealous miserable clowns’.

The songstress was then said to be ‘devastated’ Leigh-Anne had ‘sparked racial hatred’ and a new wave of intense trolling towards her, telling pals she couldn’t believe ‘someone she once called family could be so cruel.’

However, a source clarified to MailOnline: ‘It’s not fair to criticise Leigh-Anne over this. She was just upset as were others over blackfishing, and social media is awash with it.’

But, despite a difficult week, Jesy is delighted with the chart performance and is ‘pouring her heart into writing new music’ with the studio becoming a ‘sanctuary’.

An insider told MailOnline over the weekend: ‘It’s been a tough week for Jesy, but a top 5 debut solo single is a massive achievement; there hasn’t been any other UK female solo artist to do that this year.

‘Olivia Rodrigo is the only international female solo artist to have debuted in the top 5, so Jesy is in good company.

‘She’s grateful to all her fans who have supported her and the single.’

Jesy left Little Mix in December last year, saying being part of the pop group had taken a toll on her mental health. She released her first solo single Boyz featuring Nicki on Friday last week and has been focusing on her music following the row.

A source told MailOnline: ‘Jesy has spent the last couple of days in the recording studio.

‘The studio has become a sanctuary for her; and she’s been pouring her heart and soul into writing new songs.

‘Jesy wants to focus solely on her music and solo career and not get caught up in any further feuds with other artists; she’s got some big plans for the future and upcoming music.’