History of Normani in Timeline

Normani Kordei Hamilton, known as Normani, is an American singer who gained prominence as a member of the successful girl group Fifth Harmony. During her time with the group, she also participated in Dancing with the Stars in 2017. Normani launched her solo career in 2018 with her debut single "Love Lies," which achieved significant commercial success, reaching the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning quintuple platinum certification from the RIAA.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

August 2016: Racial Targeting on Social Media

In August 2016, Normani was heavily racially targeted on social media by fans of Camila Cabello, leading her to temporarily deactivate her Twitter account.

September 2016: Diversity Ambassador for The Cybersmile Foundation

In September 2016, Normani was named the Diversity Ambassador for The Cybersmile Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting victims of cyber bullying and online hate campaigns.

January 2017: Celebrity Ambassador for Stars & Strikes Celebrity Bowling Event & Tournament

In January 2017, Normani became the celebrity ambassador for the annual Stars & Strikes Celebrity Bowling Event & Tournament hosted by A Place Called Home, a Los Angeles charity.

February 2017: Global Ambassador for American Cancer Society

In February 2017, Normani partnered with the American Cancer Society as a global ambassador to help increase awareness about the importance of breast cancer screening and HPV vaccination.

2018: Voted Among Sexiest Female Artist

In 2018, Normani was voted among the sexiest female artist in pop in a poll by British radio network Capital.

December 2019: Resurfacing of Camila Cabello's Racist Posts

In December 2019, racist posts from 2012 shared by Camila Cabello resurfaced while she and Normani were in Fifth Harmony.

2019: Cited as Instrumental in Revival of Choreography-Centric Music Videos

In 2019, Normani was cited as one of the artists instrumental in the revival of choreography-centric music videos.

2019: Ranked Among Greatest Female Pop-Group Performers

In 2019, The Guardian ranked Normani as one of the 25 greatest female pop-group performers of all time.

March 2020: Cover of Rolling Stone's Women Shaping the Future Issue

Normani graced the cover of Rolling Stone's March 2020 Women Shaping the Future issue, alongside Megan Thee Stallion and SZA.

October 2020: Mother's Breast Cancer Treatment

In October 2020, Normani’s mother, Andrea Hamilton, was treated for breast cancer after it returned, having first been diagnosed when Normani was five.

2020: Placement on Forbes 30 Under 30 List

In 2020, Forbes placed Normani on their 30 under 30 list.

2021: Recognition by The Recording Academy

In 2021, The Recording Academy listed Normani as one of the black women who took pop music by storm and "reinvented the pop star ideal".

March 18, 2022: Release of "Fair" and Performance on The Tonight Show

On March 18, 2022, Normani released her song "Fair" and performed it on The Tonight Show the same day.

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April 6, 2022: Normani became the face of Cracker Jill and AMI Paris

On April 6, 2022, Normani was announced as the face of Cracker Jill, singing a reimagined version of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game", and also became the face of AMI Paris' L'Accordéon bag campaign.

May 5, 2022: Normani Signed Publishing Deal with Hipgnosis Songs Group

On May 5, 2022, Normani signed a publishing deal with Hipgnosis Songs Group.

June 6, 2022: Featured on Remix of "Don't They"

On June 6, 2022, Normani was featured on the remix of Josh Levi's song "Don't They".

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July 29, 2022: Release of "New to You"

On July 29, 2022, Normani released the single "New to You" with Calvin Harris, Tinashe, and Offset, from Harris' album Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2.

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2022: Placement on Maxim Hot 100 List

In 2022, Normani was placed on the Maxim Hot 100 list.

February 2023: Voice Acting Role in The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder

In February 2023, Normani voiced the character Giselle in the second season of the animated Disney+ series The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder.

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June 2023: Collaboration with Bose Corporation and Preview of "Candy Paint"

In June 2023, Normani collaborated with Bose Corporation and released a dance-themed commercial, previewing her single "Candy Paint".

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June 2023: Father's Cancer Diagnosis

In June 2023, Normani revealed that her father, Derrick, had been diagnosed with cancer about a year after her mother's second treatment.

August 7, 2023: Management Change Announcement

On August 7, 2023, Normani announced that she split with S10 Entertainment and signed a new management deal with Brandon Creed and Lydia Asrat.

February 21, 2024: Album Announcement

On February 21, 2024, Normani announced her debut album Dopamine and its cover art, alongside a website called "wheresthedamnalbum" on X (formerly Twitter).