Normani, an American singer, rose to fame as a member of the successful girl group Fifth Harmony. After competing on "Dancing with the Stars", she launched her solo career in 2018 with the hit single "Love Lies", achieving both critical acclaim and commercial success with multi-platinum certification.
May 31, 1996: Birth of Normani Kordei Hamilton
Normani Kordei Hamilton, known mononymously as Normani, was born on May 31, 1996.
2005: Relocation to Houston Due to Hurricane Katrina
Normani's family relocated to Houston, Texas, in 2005 following the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina.
2012: Camila Cabello Shares Racist Posts
In 2012, Camila Cabello shared racist posts on Twitter and Tumblr, which later resurfaced in 2019, causing controversy and prompting a response from Normani.
2012: The X Factor USA and Formation of Fifth Harmony
Normani's journey to fame began in 2012 with her participation in The X Factor USA, where she became a member of the girl group Fifth Harmony.
October 2013: Fifth Harmony Releases Debut EP "Better Together"
Fifth Harmony marked their entrance into the music scene with the release of their debut EP, "Better Together," in October 2013.
2015: Fifth Harmony's Debut Album "Reflection"
Fifth Harmony released their debut album, "Reflection," in 2015, which featured popular tracks like "Worth It."
2015: Normani Releases Dance Videos on YouTube
Prior to her mainstream success, Normani shared her dance talent with the world by releasing dance videos on her YouTube channel in 2015.
February 2016: Normani Begins Releasing Song Covers
In February 2016, Normani started showcasing her versatility by releasing covers of popular songs on her YouTube channel.
August 2016: Normani Faces Racial Cyberbullying
Normani was subjected to racial cyberbullying on social media in August 2016 following an interview that was "taken out of context." She received racial slurs and had her images photoshopped to depict her as a slave. This led her to temporarily deactivate her Twitter account.
September 2016: Normani Becomes Diversity Ambassador for Cybersmile Foundation
Normani was named the Diversity Ambassador for The Cybersmile Foundation in September 2016 after experiencing racial abuse online. The organization supports victims of cyberbullying and online hate campaigns.
December 2016: Camila Cabello Departs from Fifth Harmony
Camila Cabello's departure from Fifth Harmony in December 2016 marked a turning point for the group, leading them to continue as a quartet.
January 2017: Normani Supports A Place Called Home
In January 2017, Normani became the celebrity ambassador for the annual Stars & Strikes Celebrity Bowling Event & Tournament hosted by the Los Angeles charity A Place Called Home.
January 2017: Normani Continues to Release Song Covers and Mashups
Normani's passion for music was evident in her continued efforts to release song covers and mashups through January 2017.
February 2017: Normani Partners with American Cancer Society
Normani partnered with the American Cancer Society as a global ambassador in February 2017 to raise awareness about breast cancer screening and HPV vaccination.
May 2017: Normani Finishes Third on Dancing with the Stars
After weeks of captivating performances, Normani concluded her journey on Dancing with the Stars in May 2017, securing an impressive third-place finish.
August 2017: Cameo Appearance in Khalid's "Young Dumb & Broke" Music Video
Normani made a cameo appearance in the music video for Khalid's "Young Dumb & Broke" in early August 2017.
August 2017: Fifth Harmony Releases Self-Titled Album as a Quartet
Fifth Harmony, now a quartet, released their self-titled album in August 2017, demonstrating their resilience and ability to adapt.
October 2017: Normani Signs with S10 Entertainment
Normani's solo career gained momentum when she signed with management company S10 Entertainment in October 2017.
2017: Normani Competes on Dancing with the Stars
Showcasing her dance background, Normani competed on the popular television show, Dancing with the Stars, in 2017.
February 2018: Release of "Love Lies" for "Love, Simon" Soundtrack
February 2018 saw the release of "Love Lies," Normani's duet with Khalid, which was featured on the soundtrack of the film "Love, Simon."
February 2018: Normani Signs Publishing Deal with Stellar Songs
Further solidifying her position in the music industry, Normani secured a publishing deal with Stellar Songs in early February 2018.
March 19, 2018: Fifth Harmony Announces Indefinite Hiatus
Fifth Harmony, the group that propelled Normani to stardom, announced their indefinite hiatus on March 19, 2018, allowing the members to pursue individual endeavors.
April 2018: Normani Signs with Keep Cool/RCA Records
In a groundbreaking move, Normani became the first artist to sign with Keep Cool/RCA Records in April 2018.
August 2018: Collaboration with Jessie Reyez and Davido, Puma Campaign
Normani's collaborative spirit shone through in August 2018 as she teamed up with Jessie Reyez on the remix of "Body Count" and with Davido on Quavo's song "Swing." She also became the face of Puma's RS-0 shoes.
October 22, 2018: Release of "Normani x Calvin Harris" EP
Normani and Calvin Harris joined forces to release their collaborative EP, "Normani x Calvin Harris," on October 22, 2018.
November 15, 2018: Release of "Waves" Featuring 6lack
Normani released "Waves," featuring 6lack, on November 15, 2018, further showcasing her evolving sound.
December 2018: "Love Lies" Streaming Success and Spotify Recognition
Normani achieved a significant milestone in December 2018 as "Love Lies" became the most streamed song on Spotify by a female artist in South Africa. She was also named Spotify's Top Female Breakout Artist of 2018.
2018: Collaborations and EP Release
Following Fifth Harmony's hiatus, Normani collaborated with Calvin Harris on an EP and released "Waves" featuring 6lack in 2018.
2018: Normani Voted Among Sexiest Female Artists
In 2018, Normani was voted among the sexiest female artists in pop in a poll by British radio network Capital.
2018: "Love Lies" Collaboration and Solo Career Beginnings
Normani's solo career began to take shape in 2018 with the release of "Love Lies," a collaboration with Khalid, which gained significant popularity and marked her initial steps as a solo artist.
January 11, 2019: "Dancing with a Stranger" Release
On January 11, 2019, Normani and Sam Smith released their collaborative single "Dancing with a Stranger".
March 2019: Sweetener World Tour (Support Act)
Normani joined Ariana Grande's Sweetener World Tour as a supporting act during its North American leg in March 2019.
April 2019: Coachella Guest Appearance
Normani made a surprise guest appearance during Khalid's set at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2019.
May 2019: Spotify's Most Discovered Artist
In May 2019, Billboard recognized Normani as the artist who most successfully brought together listeners from generations Z, X, and Boomers on Spotify.
August 2019: Lollapalooza Performance and "Motivation" Release
Normani performed at Lollapalooza music festival in August 2019. Later that month, she released "Motivation", her first solo single without a featured artist, co-written by Ariana Grande.
September 2019: Savage X Fenty Show and Debut Album Announcement
Normani performed in Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Show in September 2019, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video. She also announced that her debut album was in progress and expected to be released in 2020.
October 2019: The Guardian Accolade and Savage X Fenty Ambassador
In October 2019, The Guardian included Normani in their list of the 25 greatest female pop-group performers of all time. She was also announced as the first brand ambassador for Savage X Fenty.
November 2019: "Bad to You" Release and NBA Commercial
Normani collaborated with Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj on the song "Bad to You" for the Charlie's Angels (2019) film soundtrack, released in November 2019. She also starred in an NBA holiday commercial where she sang "Ballin' in a Christmas Wonderland", her rendition of "Winter Wonderland".
December 2019: Resurfaced Racist Posts Spark Controversy
In December 2019, racist Twitter and Tumblr posts from 2012 shared by Camila Cabello, Normani's former Fifth Harmony bandmate, resurfaced, sparking controversy.
2019: International Success with "Dancing with a Stranger"
Normani's collaboration with Sam Smith on "Dancing with a Stranger" in 2019 brought her international recognition and a Brit Award nomination.
2019: "Love Lies" Featured on Barack Obama's Favorite Songs List
Normani's musical impact was further solidified when her song "Love Lies" earned a spot on former U.S. President Barack Obama's 2019 year-end favorite songs list.
2019: Anticipated Debut Album in the Works
Anticipation for Normani's debut solo album grew in 2019, with hints that it would be released in the first quarter and that its title would be a number.
2019: Normani's Dance Prowess Lauded
In 2019, Normani was praised for her dancing abilities, with music choreographer JaQuel Knight citing her as a key figure in the resurgence of choreography-focused music videos.
2019: Normani's Impact on Pop Music Highlighted
In 2019, music journalist Clover Hope credited Normani with reviving pop music in a Cosmopolitan cover story. The Guardian also ranked her as one of the 25 greatest female pop-group performers of all time.
January 2020: "Diamonds" Release
On January 2020, Normani and rapper Megan Thee Stallion released their collaborative single, "Diamonds", featured on the Birds of Prey (2020) film soundtrack.
February 2020: Forbes and BET Recognition
In February 2020, Normani was featured on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list and included in BET's "Future 40" list, which highlights young Black innovators.
February 2020: Normani Addresses Racist Posts
Normani addressed the resurfaced racist posts in a February 2020 interview with Rolling Stone, expressing the hurt they caused and highlighting the impact of such incidents on Black women.
March 2020: Normani Featured on Rolling Stone Cover
Normani was featured on the cover of Rolling Stone's March 2020 Women Shaping the Future issue, alongside Megan Thee Stallion and SZA.
June 2020: Urban Decay Partnership
Normani partnered with Urban Decay in June 2020, becoming a global citizen and campaign spokesperson for the makeup brand.
August 2020: "WAP" Music Video Cameo
Normani made a cameo appearance in the music video for Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's "WAP" in August 2020, alongside Kylie Jenner and Rosalía.
2020: Normani Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 List
Normani was included on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in 2020.
2020: Release of "Motivation" and Appearance in "WAP" Music Video
Normani released her debut solo single "Motivation" and made a notable appearance in Cardi B's "WAP" music video in 2020.
2020: Brit Awards Nomination
Normani received a nomination for Song of the Year at the 2020 Brit Awards for her work on "Dancing with a Stranger".
March 2021: "Dancing With a Stranger" Streaming Milestone
"Dancing With a Stranger" reached a significant milestone in March 2021, becoming one of the most-streamed songs by a female artist in the UK.
July 15, 2021: "Wild Side" Release
Normani released "Wild Side", featuring Cardi B, on July 15, 2021. The song performed well on the charts, peaking at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching number 1 on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop chart.
August 2021: "Family Ties" Music Video Appearance and Pirelli Calendar Feature
In August 2021, Normani made a cameo appearance in the music video for Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar's "Family Ties". It was also announced that she would be featured in the 2022 Pirelli Calendar.
September 24, 2021: Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 3 Performance
Normani performed "Wild Side" at Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 3, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video on September 24, 2021.
October 2021: Steve Madden Partnership
In October 2021, Normani collaborated with Steve Madden for a revival of their 1990s "Big Head Girls" campaign, which contributed to the company's highest quarterly sales ever.
December 4, 2021: Variety Hitmakers Award and Album Delay Explanation
Normani was recognized as Collaborator of the Year at the Variety Hitmakers Brunch on December 4, 2021. She also discussed the reasons for her album's delay in an interview with Variety.
2021: Collaboration with Cardi B on "Wild Side"
Normani continued to collaborate with prominent artists, releasing "Wild Side" featuring Cardi B in 2021.
2021: Normani Recognized for Reinventing Pop Music
In 2021, The Recording Academy listed Normani as one of the Black women who revolutionized pop music and "reinvented the pop star ideal."
March 18, 2022: "Fair" Release and The Tonight Show Performance
Normani released "Fair" on March 18, 2022, and marked the occasion with a performance of the song on The Tonight Show that same day.
April 6, 2022: Cracker Jill and AMI Paris Campaigns
Normani was revealed as the face of Cracker Jill, for which she recorded a reimagined version of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" along with a music video. On the same day, Vogue France announced her as the face of AMI Paris' photo campaign for their L'Accordéon bag.
May 5, 2022: Hipgnosis Songs Group Publishing Deal
Normani signed a publishing deal with Hipgnosis Songs Group on May 5, 2022.
June 6, 2022: "Don't They" Remix Feature
Normani was featured on the remix of Josh Levi's song "Don't They", released on June 6, 2022.
July 29, 2022: "New to You" Release
Normani, Calvin Harris, Tinashe, and Offset released their collaborative single "New to You" on July 29, 2022, as part of Harris' album Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2.
2022: Normani Named to Maxim Hot 100 List
In 2022, Normani was included on the Maxim Hot 100 list.
February 2023: Voice Acting Debut in "The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder"
Normani made her voice acting debut in February 2023, portraying Giselle, a member of the fictional '90s music group The Soul Vibrations, in the second season of the animated Disney+ series The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder.
June 2023: Bose Collaboration and "Candy Paint" Preview
Normani collaborated with Bose Corporation in June 2023, releasing a dance-themed commercial that included a preview of her single "Candy Paint".
August 7, 2023: New Management and Bose Headphone Collaboration
Normani announced her departure from S10 Entertainment and her signing with new managers Brandon Creed and Lydia Asrat on August 7, 2023, via Rolling Stone. She also partnered with Bose Corporation to release limited edition "QuietComfort II" headphones inspired by her single "Candy Paint".
February 21, 2024: "Dopamine" Album Announcement
On February 21, 2024, Normani announced her debut album, "Dopamine", through a website called "wheresthedamnalbum" on Twitter (now X). The album is expected to be released in 2024.
March 2024: Bratz Doll Likeness
In March 2024, Normani was among several celebrities whose likenesses were used to create Bratz dolls in honor of International Women's Day.
2024: Film Debut in "Freaky Tales"
Expanding her horizons, Normani made her feature film debut in "Freaky Tales" in 2024.
2024: Debut Studio Album "Dopamine"
In 2024, Normani released her debut studio album, "Dopamine," marking a significant milestone in her solo career.