G22’s Jaz gets hateful messages; Cornerstone eyes legal action

Jaz of G22. Image: Instagram/@privenewyork

Entertainment agency Cornerstone Entertainment vowed to take legal action against malicious and hateful comments made toward Jaz of P-pop girl group G22, while reminding the public to stop making “irresponsible statements” on social media.

In a statement released on Sunday, Sept. 1, the label announced its plans to hunt down the individuals responsible for the malicious posts made against the Filipino-Australian singer-songwriter, such as threatening to harm and even kill her.

“We remind the public to refrain from posting or sharing threats, irresponsible statements, or libelous comments against G22 member Jaz, as these actions are punishable under the anti-cybercrime law. We will investigate these posts and pursue the necessary legal actions,” it said.

Cornerstone Entertainment
Official Statement
September 1, 2024#G22 #G22Jaz pic.twitter.com/9T0tkOZDZT

— Cornerstone Entertainment (@cornerstone_ofc) September 1, 2024

Mommy Pin, G22’s vow for Jaz

Cornerstone’s statement comes after G22’s fans — also known as Bullets — expressed their concern after screenshots of messages threatening to harm Jaz made rounds on social media.

While the identity of the individuals remains unknown, Jaz’s mother Pin took to her X (formerly Twitter) page to appeal to the agency to protect the P-pop artist. She also attached the screenshots of the remarks made against her daughter.

“I’m sorry anak @jasminehenryy if your request cannot be granted at this time. Etong klaseng pag uusap di dapat hayaan dahil di mo to deserve (I’m sorry if your request cannot be granted at this time, my daughter. These kinds of conversations must stop. You don’t deserve this),” she said.

“I know you have warned me without full details but it has gone too far. I am calling the attention of @cornerstone_ofc to pls protect Jas,” continued Pin.

I’m sorry anak @jasminehenryy if your request cannot be granted at this time. Etong klaseng pag uusap di dapat hayaan dahil di mo to deserve. I know you have warned me without full details but it has gone too far. I am calling the attention of @cornerstone_ofc to pls protect jas pic.twitter.com/wau2o66xXE

— MomPinHeny (@MontemayorPin) September 1, 2024

Meanwhile, G22’s leader AJ reiterated on her X account that she will “protect” her bandmates as much as she can.

“@jasminehenryy is a kween baddie but a ray of sunshine. Wala ako masabi (I can’t say anything) but all good things about this girl. If you wish to take that away from her, you will never. I’ll be at the forefront to protect my girls Threats and Violence will NEVER be ok kahit joke pa yan (even if it’s just a joke),” she wrote.

@jasminehenryy is a kween baddie but a ray of sunshine. Wala ako masabi but all good things about this girl. If you wish to take that away from her, you will never. I’ll be at the forefront to protect my girls.

Threats and Violence will NEVER be ok kahit joke pa yan.

— G22 AJ Yape 👽 (@_ajyape) August 31, 2024

G22’s Alfea stressed that “no one deserves” to be on the receiving end of death threats while expressing her support for Jaz.

“Walang may deserves ng ganon lalo na si @jasminehenryy namin (No one deserves that, especially our Jaz),” she said.

Walang may deserves ng ganon lalo na si @jasminehenryy namin.

— G22 Alfea (@zuluetAlfea) August 31, 2024

Days after Cornerstone’s statement, Jaz assured her fans that she is doing okay while sharing a photo of herself on X.

“We a pact, they’ve got my back. [Love you], have a good day pooo,” she said in her post.

we a pact, they’ve got my back 😜 ly, have a good day pooo pic.twitter.com/hnOleJ3KKz

— G22 JAZ (@jasminehenryy) September 3, 2024

Born Jasmine Therese Montemayor Henry, Jaz is known as the main vocalist and youngest member of G22. She is of Australian descent and is known for belting high notes while maintaining her stability in the girl group’s performances.

Dubbed the “Female Alphas of P-pop,” G22 debuted as a four-piece act in February 2022 with the single “Bang.” They have since restructured into a trio in September 2023, with the current lineup consisting of AJ, Alfea, and Jaz.

Some of G22’s songs include “One Sided Love,” “Boomerang,” and “Babalik,” to name a few. The female trio appeared on the Chinese survival show “Show It All” and has since been appearing at several concerts and festivals.