In a powerful and personal return to the spotlight, global superstar Jessie J has released a triumphant new album following her courageous battle with breast cancer. The singer, known for hits like 'Price Tag' and 'Domino', has channelled her experience into her 2025 record, 'Don't Tease Me With A Good Time', offering fans an intimate look at her resilience as a mother, partner, and artist.
A Courageous Public Battle with Cancer
Jessie J was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer in April 2025, a fact she shared openly with her followers months later. The diagnosis came after she discovered a lump and experienced an achy arm. Demonstrating immense strength, the singer underwent a mastectomy on her right breast in June of that year.
Speaking to ABC News, Jessie emphasised the importance of transparency, stating she was not scared but felt "a little bit out of control." She explained, "I am a sharer, and I wasn't gonna sit at home and cry about it." Her focus remained on being strong for her young son, Sky, and using her platform to raise awareness. She considers herself "super lucky" to have caught the cancer early and has been determined to live fully in the face of the experience.
From London to LA: The Jessie J Fact File
Born Jessica Ellen Cornish in Chadwell Heath, East London, on 27th March 1988, the artist is currently 37 years old. She adopted the stage name Jessie J because she thought it "sounded cool." After rising to fame in the UK, she relocated to Los Angeles in 2014, where she now resides.
Her career began behind the scenes, writing hits for artists like Miley Cyrus, before she burst onto the charts herself in 2010 with the bold single 'Do It Like A Dude'. Her most popular tracks include global smashes like 'Domino', 'Price Tag', 'Bang Bang' (with Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj), 'Wild', and 'Flashlight'. Beyond recording, she has served as a judge on The Voice and won China's prestigious Singer competition.
Standing at an above-average height of 5ft 9in (1.75m), her formidable talent has translated into an impressive net worth estimated at £24 million.
Love, Family, and Future Happiness
Throughout her health journey, Jessie J has been supported by her boyfriend, professional basketball player Chanan Colman. The couple, who have been together since 2021, met on the celebrity dating app Raya. She charmingly recounted their first in-person meeting at London's Corinthia Hotel on the Great Company podcast, describing him waiting by the lift with Christmas music playing.
Together, they are parents to their son, Sky, whom Jessie calls her "biggest ray of light." She has spoken movingly about past fertility struggles, including a miscarriage, expressing profound gratitude that Sky "held on." In a heartfelt Instagram post, she wrote to her son: "In all of the madness... There is YOU. In the middle of it, the heartbeat of my whole world."
With her new album serving as a testament to her strength, a loving family by her side, and a renewed perspective on life, Jessie J's story in 2025 is one of remarkable courage and artistic rebirth.
