will.i.am Denies Fergie Dismissal

will.i.am is denying reports that singer Fergie is leaving the Black Eyed Peas and Ashanti is replacing her. will.i.am also had stern words for talk show host Wendy Williams and her expected discussion of the subject on her show.

“As a journalist you should check facts before spreading rumors,” will.I.am. tweeted to Wendy Williams. “Going to @bep twitter page to find out the truth is easy.”

In September, will.i.am also denied earlier reports that the Black Eyed Peas had broken up.