India, June 4 -- Jessie J disclosed that she has been diagnosed with early stage of breast cancer in a heartfelt statement to her social media followers.

On June 3, the 37-year-old British music sensation revealed the news in an unfiltered Instagram video, highlighting the value of transparency while acknowledging her initial reluctance. The "Who You Are" singer disclosed that she has been going through a number of tests in the past several months and that the diagnosis was made shortly before the April release of her single "No Secrets."

In 2010, Jessie J, whose true name is Jessica Ellen Cornish, became well-known in the UK after releasing the popular song "Do It Like a Dude." She garnered international fame in 2011after releasing "Pr...