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Leigh-Anne Pinnock has claimed her 'brutal' former record label ghosted her after a 'fallout' before she was dropped by them.
The singer, 34, first signed to Warner Records in 2022 after going solo but last year got dropped.
She is now in full control of her music and releasing independently with Virgin Music Group, with her debut album My Ego Told Me To releasing this year.
But she has now reflected on the turbulent year she faced before going independent, claiming Warner effectively 'ghosted' her before they parted ways.
Appearing on Tuesday's episode of Paloma Faith's Mad Sad Bad podcast, Leigh-Anne lifted the lid on leaving the label - and claimed the 'head' hung up the phone on her so she never got an explanation as to why she was being dropped.
'I had a fallout with my label, and basically left them,' she said. 'It was crazy; they weren't responding to us, basically ghosting. It was wild…
Leigh-Anne Pinnock has claimed her 'brutal' former record label ghosted her after a 'fallout' before she was dropped by them (Seen in December)
The singer first signed to Warner Records in 2022 after going solo but last year got dropped and is now in full control of her music and releasing independently with Virgin Music Group
'When you actually deep it, it's like, how could you do that to someone? The head [of the label] actually rang and then exited the call after two rings, so I actually haven’t ever had an explanation.
'So that was quite brutal.'
She added: 'When I look back on my early solo career, I was doing good. I don't feel like it was my issue. It was them.
'All it would have taken was a phone call at least. But yeah that was a really weird period, so I left, went independent the next year.'
The Daily Mail has contacted Warner Records for comment.
The former Little Mix star has already released several singles and with her debut album is due for release in February 2026.
And last week she said she is 'leading this s***' as she opened up about her turbulent year in a video to her 9.7million followers as she sat on the floor of her lavish walk-in wardrobe.
The singer was seen speaking in an old video after leaving Warner, saying: 'So, long story short, the label have said no basically.
Leigh-Anne has now reflected on the turbulent year she faced before going independent, claiming Warner effectively 'ghosted' her before they parted ways
Appearing on Tuesday's episode of Paloma Faith's Mad Sad Bad podcast, Leigh-Anne lifted the lid on leaving the label
'They don't have the budget to put my album out, so I'm ready to take the reins. It will be a new chapter and I just can't wait. I'm leading this s***.'
She then shared a montage of videos from her solo music career in the months since going independent.
Leigh-Anne added in the caption that she is ready to have 'more success' by releasing her solo album and with a headline tour.
She penned: 'Proof that when you trust and back yourself, doors open.
'If you needed a sign, this is it. You are capable. You are powerful. Don't shrink for anyone. You are enough. You always were.
'Here's to 2026, to my debut solo album My Ego Told Me To, headline tour, more love, more life and more success.'
The singer first signed to Warner Records in 2022 after going solo but earlier this year got dropped and partnered with Virgin Music Group
Leigh-Anne found fame alongside bandmates Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards and Jesy Nelson in 2011 after winning The X Factor
Fans rushed to the comments to show their support to Leigh-Anne gushing they are ready to stream in the new year.
They wrote: 'It's your year, so so proud of you and can’t wait to see your takeover 2026; Proud of you leighh!! U ruled my 2025!!;
'So excited for the album and for you to dominate 2026!! We are going to be STREAMING and supporting you so hard!!!;
'2026 is going to be YOUR year. the year of leigh-anne. i am so so ready.'
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