Jessie J is setting the record straight about her latest single, “Threw It Away,” addressing fan speculation that the track might be about her ex-boyfriend Channing Tatum. The British singer, 37, confirmed in an Instagram post and in interviews that the song is not inspired by Tatum, who she dated from 2018 to 2020.

Clearing the Rumors

Fans raised eyebrows after the soulful diss track referred to an ex as a “beast,” prompting speculation that it targeted the actor, 45. Jessie J quickly addressed the rumors on Instagram Stories, stating, “Threw It Away is NOT about @channingtatum. I NEVER said it was.”

She emphasized her respect for Tatum and his role as a father to his 12-year-old daughter, Everly, with ex-wife Jenna Dewan. “He is a Dad and an amazing one, and I would never want his beautiful daughter to ever read any of it or be told about it thinking I said it about her Dad. Not fair,” Jessie said. She added, “Channing and I ended our relationship on great terms and I have nothing but respect for him, he was never a beast to me.”

Inspiration Behind the Song

In an interview with The Guardian, Jessie J explained that “Threw It Away” draws on her experiences dating multiple people while living in Los Angeles, not a single individual.

“That’s funny. Yeah, I reckon there’s probably a little bit of that in there. But it wasn’t just about him,” she said. Jessie described navigating the dating scene in L.A., where men would invite her for romantic gestures like motorbike rides, only to abruptly leave her afterward — a reflection of the city’s challenging dating culture.

Song References and Relationship Respect

Jessie J also mentioned that one song on her new album, Don’t Tease Me with a Good Time (released Nov. 28, 2025), does reference Tatum — specifically “Complicated,” which includes the lyric: “I met a Magic Mike, will that ever be forgotten?/’Cause everything they write, that’s the headline and the topic.” She shared the track with Tatum beforehand, and he was reportedly fine with it.

“We were such good friends and had such a good time together,” Jessie said. “[But] it did get frustrating. It felt that everything I read about myself was about him.”

Relationship Timeline

Jessie J and Channing Tatum dated for over a year, splitting in December 2019, reconciling briefly, and finally ending their relationship in April 2020 on amicable terms. Jessie J is now dating Chanan Colman, and the couple welcomed son Sky Safir in May 2023. Tatum, meanwhile, called off his engagement to Zoe Kravitz in October 2024 and is currently dating Inka Williams.

Key Takeaways

• Song clarification: Jessie J confirms “Threw It Away” is not about Channing Tatum.
• Album release: Don’t Tease Me with a Good Time dropped on Nov. 28, 2025.
• Song inspiration: Experiences dating multiple people in Los Angeles.
• Respectful relationship: Jessie emphasizes her admiration for Tatum as a father and friend.
• Personal updates: Jessie J is dating Chanan Colman; they have a son, Sky Safir.

Jessie J’s candidness offers fans clarity on her personal life and creative inspiration, while maintaining respect for her former partner and family dynamics.