"You're the Beast": Jessie J's Fiery New Track Takes Aim at Channing Tatum

With her most recent single, which appears to be directed at her ex-boyfriend Channing Tatum—five years after their breakup—pop sensation Jessie J has generated a lot of conversation recently. In a private listening party for her forthcoming album 'Don't Tease Me With A Good Time,' she debuted the emotionally charged track 'Threw It Away,' giving fans strong hints about who inspired the lyrics. In addition to reminding audiences of Jessie's determination and creative comeback, the song has reignited public curiosity in their past relationship.

A Hard-Hitting Comeback Through Music

For a long time, Jessie J's career has been characterized by her strong voice, audacious demeanor, and capacity to incorporate personal experiences into her songs. With 'Threw It Away,' she made a return to the spotlight—not just as a singer, but as someone unafraid to express heartbreak, anger, and closure. She disclosed that the song, which she co-wrote with producer Ryan Tedder in 2020, describes a relationship that "became uncomfortable" after she "put her heart on the table" at a listening event in West London.

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In the track, lines such as "I put my heart out on the table…karma is gonna come one day 'cause I gave you my love and you threw it away" hit with raw emotion. The harsh line, "I'm the beauty, you're the beast," sticks out as a strong, symbolic charge that many fans and the media believe to be aimed at Tatum. This comeback also comes at a challenging personal time for Jessie. In mid-2025 she revealed her breast cancer diagnosis and underwent treatment. Her decision to return to music—with such candid lyrics—feels like a statement of strength and renewal, reaffirming her as a powerful voice in pop even after hardship.

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The Song's Direct Connection to Channing Tatum

Due to its clear allusions to her previous romance with actor Channing Tatum, Jessie J's new song, 'Threw It Away,' has created a lot of excitement. Though she didn't mention him by name, the lyrics and timing leave little room for doubt. The pointed line "I'm the beauty, you're the beast" reflects the public perception of their romance, particularly as media outlets immediately linked it to Tatum's previous performance in 'The Eagle' and his rugged Hollywood persona. 

The song describes a relationship in which Jessie felt she "put her heart on the table" just to have it rejected; this concept is quite similar to the emotional difficulties she allegedly encountered during their on-and-off romance from 2018 to 2020. Fans who followed the couple's timeline immediately recognized the parallels, noting how Jessie's raw description of betrayal reflects unresolved emotions that were never fully addressed publicly. 

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The song's subject was someone Jessie "once loved deeply but couldn't grow with," which she even hinted during her album listening party, which makes the connection to Tatum all the more obvious. 

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The Past Relationship: When Love Turned Sour

Channing Tatum and Jessie J originally gained attention as a pair in late 2018, shortly after Tatum's split with his former partner. Throughout 2019, their relationship was mostly public but turbulent, going through ups and downs. They briefly reunited in early 2020, but by April that year, they had parted ways for good. Media sources at the time characterized their split as "amicable," citing large distances and hectic schedules as the cause of their breakup rather than drama or controversy.

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In spite of this, the lyrics in 'Threw It Away' allude to persistent hurt—a feeling of betrayal and psychological suffering that may never have been addressed in public. In interviews and social media posts over the years, Jessie maintained a dignified silence about their split and even wished him well on his birthday, calling Tatum "special" and "one of a kind." 

Meanwhile, she started dating former basketball player Chanan Colman in 2021, and the two had a son together in 2023. Fans who thought the chapter was closed have now been jolted by this new, emotionally raw musical outburst, adding renewed scrutiny to what was once a private heartbreak.

Why This Song Matters—For Jessie J and Her Fans?

'Threw It Away' is more than just a breakup song; it's an example of how intense art can be inspired by personal suffering. Jessie J sees it as a reclaiming of narrative since she is no longer keeping quiet about her experiences. The timing of the track—written in 2020 but released in 2025—suggests that sometimes artists need time to process before turning heartbreak into art. 

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Additionally, Jessie is rebuilding her life after receiving a cancer diagnosis, becoming a mother, and having a lengthy career filled with successes and honours. Her supporters interpret this as a declaration of strength and healing rather than as a cruel jab. The song's hype shows that love, heartbreak and redemption remain universal themes that resonate—especially when delivered with the honesty and soul that Jessie J brings.

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