Jane Eugene’s American Dream Hits a Sour Note: R&B Legend Reportedly Facing Deportation
Ladies, grab your oversized sunnies and iced lattes—this tea is hot, and it’s got a soulful soundtrack.
Jane Eugene, the velvety voice behind Loose Ends—yes, that British R&B group that blessed us with ‘Hanging on a String’—is reportedly facing deportation from the United States. According to sources close to the matter, Jane has been living stateside on a visa that expired… wait for it… 19 years ago. Yep, nineteen. That’s longer than some of you have been out of high school.
And now? She’s allegedly being held in an ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) facility somewhere upstate in New York, not far from the Canadian border. It’s giving “Orange is the New Jazz Lounge,” but we’re not laughing—okay, maybe a nervous chuckle.
If you’ve caught her performing with the U.S.-based version of Loose Ends in recent years, you know Jane has notexactly been flying under the radar. She’s been active in the music scene, lighting up small clubs and soul festivals, and generally living her best ‘grown R&B diva’ life. But apparently, while the music was loud, the visa paperwork was… quiet.
So what happens now? Well, overstaying a visa by nearly two decades isn’t a minor oopsie. U.S. immigration law doesn’t play around. She could be facing removal proceedings, which is the government’s way of saying, “Time to go.” Even worse? If she’s deported, she might be slapped with a 10-year reentry ban. That’s a whole decade without U.S. gigs, studio sessions, or Soul Train cruises.
And let’s be real: this situation hits differently. Jane Eugene isn’t just a random British tourist who lost track of her calendar. She’s a Black woman in music, an R&B pioneer, and someone who helped define a sound that still plays during our weekend get-ready rituals. Her voice is part of the cultural fabric—how many Gen Z baddies have TikToks soundtracked by Loose Ends without even knowing it?
Of course, rules are rules. But this also raises some tough questions about immigration systems and how many creatives—especially women of color—end up caught in the cracks. Should more have been done to help someone who contributed to the arts stay legal? Did she try to fix things over the years? It’s all fuzzy right now.
For now, Jane’s fans—and anyone who’s ever swayed to her smooth vocals—are left waiting and watching. Will she get a second chance to live her American dream? Or is this the final curtain call?
Either way, sis deserves some respect. And maybe a good immigration attorney.