Originally a member of one of Britain’s most successful music groups, Little Mix – today, singer Jesy Nelson is a solo artist looking to strike out on her own after a tumultuous and drama-filled departure from the band she was part of for close to ten years. But if we’re being honest, Jesy’s life has almost always been chockful of drama, starting from before she was even born when her father was once convicted criminal! How has Jesy managed to overcome some incredible obstacles on her path to success? And why do more people than ever want to tear her down by accusing the star of “blackfishing” in her new music video? Those answers and more are coming up after the jump on Before They Were Famous.