It has started to be reported that N-Dubz are on the verge of breaking up. This news comes after Tulisa Contostavlos replaced Cheryl Cole as a judge on The X Factor.
Tulisa’s cousin and fellow singer Dappy is furious after she took the new job as the band have always not liked X Factor acts.
The Sun has reported that Dappy has decided to focus on his solo career and has signed up with Tinchy Stryder’s management.
A source close to the band said: ‘Dappy is livid about the whole situation. Tulisa has a new passion now – and that’s not what they got into the business for.
‘He has thrown himself into his solo career because, as far as he is concerned, N-Dubz is all but over.’
N-Dubz last album reportedly did not do as well as they had hoped it would do in the charts and as a result Dappy has had doubts over the future of the band causing a rift between them.
After Christmas and their fourth coming ten date tour and new album, Dappy is reportedly set to leave the band.
At the same time, Tulisa is planning to capitalise on her X Factor fame with talks of a solo tour next year while Fazer is trying to make a name for himself as a producer.
The source added: ‘The last tour was stressful. The mood was grim between the three of them.
‘Tulisa is now planning her solo career off the back of X Factor. There have already been talks of arena tours for her in 2012 and a promo strategy.’
N-Dubz spokesman insisted everything was alright between the trio.
‘The band will continue despite solo projects. They have gigs throughout 2011 and plans are in place for another single and album. The band are definitely not splitting up.’
