Leader adamantly denies rumors that Fergie is leaving the group. By Gil Kaufman Black Eyed Peas’ Will.I.Am and Fergie Photo: Bryan Bedder/ Getty Images It’s hard to remember it now, but there was a time BF (Before Fergie) for the Black Eyed Peas. If leader Will.I.Am has his way, though, there will never be an AF (After Fergie) , despite her international success as a solo star. Will was forced to clarify this point over the weekend, when rumors surfaced that the Peas were breaking up and that Fergie was headed for permanent solo status.
