Jessie J is gearing up for a new chapter, and people have plenty to say about it. Her album "Don’t Tease Me with a Good Time" has sparked a wave of online theories, especially from fans convinced that a few sharp lyrics target her ex, Channing Tatum. The "Bang Bang" hitmaker, 37, sees the chatter, but she wants to set the story straight.
The English singer explained that some fans took one line from the song "I Hate Boys" and spun their own version of events. She shut that down fast. The line never came from a place of anger. And it was not aimed at the "Magic Mike" actor at all.
The new album, "Don't Tease Me With a Good Time," is out now!
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Jessie said if she ever wrote something that directly pointed at him, he would know first, and he would correct her if she got the story wrong.
The Truth Behind the Lyrics
Jared / IG / Jessie clarified that she and Tatum ended things on “great terms.” She said he was never the villain that people try to paint him as.
The “Who You Are” songstress made it clear that she would never want his daughter to grow up reading twisted stories about her dad. That mattered more to her than winning any online debate. She wanted to protect a family that once felt close to her.
In a chat with The Guardian, Jessie even laughed at the wilder fan theories. She admitted that "I Hate Boys" pulls from the messy world of dating in Los Angeles, not from one single person. The singer said there might be a tiny bit of her past sprinkled in. But the song is not a secret message to Tatum. It is a bigger reflection of the chaos she has faced while searching for love.
A Nod to “Magic Mike” and a Real Moment of Respect
Funny enough, the only real reference to Tatum on the album happens on the track "Complicated." The lyric "Met a Magic Mike, will that ever be forgotten?" is a direct wink at his iconic role.
Jessie was open about the fact that she played the song for him before the album dropped. She wanted his blessing. He gave it without hesitation. That says a lot about the kind of relationship they built and the way they still treat each other.
The singer has spoken fondly of Tatum since their breakup, calling him sweet and remembering how much fun they had together. She did admit the intense spotlight around him made parts of their relationship tough. 
Jessie / IG / "Don’t Tease Me with a Good Time" is Jessie’s sixth studio album and her first major non-holiday release since 2018.This moment hits deeper because she faced a major health battle in 2025. Her early breast cancer diagnosis, the surgery, and the recovery forced her to slow down and see her life through a different lens. She has said that the experience made her more grounded and grateful to simply sing again.
Now living in England with her partner, basketball player Chanan Colman, and their young son, Jessie is stepping into a calmer season. She sounds more sure of who she is and what she wants. The spark is still there, only sharper and more focused. So, this new album carries the weight of everything she has survived and the joy of everything she is stepping into.
Jessie dated Channing Tatum from 2018 to 2020. During that time, they made plenty of public appearances and shared open affection.
