Fergie left the group in 2017, though, after 15 years with the group.

Yet we can’t blame her for leaving, considering the reason she did so.

explained toBillboard, Fergie left to focus on being a mom to her son, Axl.

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“It’s really the way Fergie designed it, so we’re respecting her design.

We love Fergie, and we don’t want anything but awesomeness for her.”

They’re all still friends, with Will.i.am.

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revealing that they all stay in touch.

“Fergie is our sister… she’s always going to be our sister,” said Apl.de.ap.

“The question always is ‘How’s Fergie doing?’

and I get that… [But] we’ve come a long way since that time period.”

He added, “I feel we’re giving birth to a new artist, J.Rey Soul.

I really want to give her ultimate praise and respect.