Jessica Simpson has never been one to hold back in her music, and her latest single, Leave, is no exception. The song, released on March 7, appears to take direct aim at her estranged husband, Eric Johnson, just two months after the couple publicly announced their split. Now, insiders claim Johnson is furious and preparing to respond—possibly with a tell-all memoir.
Jessica Simpson’s song sparks controversy
While Leave does not mention Johnson by name, sources say the former NFL player is convinced the lyrics are about him. The song references “unholy matrimony” and a partner who is emotionally absent, with Simpson singing she would “rather die than let you be inside me with her on your mind.”
The track’s release has reportedly left Johnson blindsided. A source close to the situation said he initially believed the split was amicable and worked hard to keep things smooth for the sake of their three children—Maxwell, 12, Ace, 11, and Birdie, 5. However, the diss track has changed everything.
“He thought they were still on the same team,” the insider revealed. “Now, he feels betrayed, and he’s ready to fight back.”
Eric Johnson considering a tell-all memoir
Johnson, 45, supported Simpson through her struggles with alcohol addiction, standing by her side when she became sober in 2017. But now, sources claim he is weighing the possibility of telling his side of the story in a book.
“Eric has a lot to say about their marriage,” a tipster said. “Friends have been encouraging him to write a memoir, and this song is pushing him to seriously consider it.”
If Johnson follows through, it could expose details about their decade-long relationship and potentially paint Simpson in an unflattering light.
Simpson unbothered by fallout
Despite the backlash, Simpson appears unconcerned. Sources claim she is focused on her emotions rather than the potential consequences of airing personal matters in her music.
“She’s in self-sabotage mode,” one insider revealed. “Jessica is so caught up in her pain that she’s not thinking about the bigger picture.”
With tensions between the former couple escalating, insiders predict that the drama is far from over. If Johnson decides to go public with his side of the story, Simpson’s song might just be the beginning of a messy and highly publicized battle.
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