will.i.am has denied that the Black Eyed Peas are splitting up.

The musician announced in July that the Black Eyed Peas were taking an indefinite hiatus, but vowed that they will never "stop creating".

Kanye West then sparked confusion over the band's future during his gig at the Austin City Limits Music Festival on Friday.

Fergie joined the rapper on-stage for a performance of the hit 'All of the Lights', which concluded with West saying: "Rest in peace to the Black Eyed Peas. You're gonna be missed."

will.i.am responded to West's statement on Twitter, claiming that West was simply confused about the Black Eyed Peas' hiatus.

He wrote: "maybe @kanyewest was stating the fact we will take a rest for a little bit… but we the @bep will never die…never…impossible."

Fergie previously admitted that she is happy to be taking a break from touring because she'll have more time to spend with husband Josh Duhamel.