History of Normani in Timeline

Normani Kordei Hamilton, known as Normani, is an American singer who rose to fame as a member of the highly successful girl group Fifth Harmony. During her time with the group, she also participated in Dancing with the Stars in 2017. She launched her solo career in 2018 with the 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

2012: Camila Cabello's racist Twitter and Tumblr posts

In 2012, when Camila Cabello and Normani were in Fifth Harmony, racist Twitter and Tumblr posts, shared by Camila Cabello. The posts resurfaced in December 2019.

August 2016: Racial Targeting on Social Media

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

September 2016: Named 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 cyberbullying.

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 the Los Angeles charity A Place Called Home.

February 2017: Partnered with American Cancer Society as Global Ambassador

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

2018: Voted Among Sexiest Female Artist in Pop

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 Twitter and Tumblr posts from 2012, shared by Camila Cabello when she and Normani were in Fifth Harmony, resurfaced.

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 in the late 2010s.

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.

February 2020: Normani's Response to Camila Cabello's Resurfaced Posts

In a February 2020 interview with Rolling Stone, Normani responded to the racist posts made by Camila Cabello, acknowledging the hurt caused by the situation.

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, which had returned after nineteen years.

2020: Placement on Forbes 30 Under 30 List

Forbes placed Normani on their 30 under 30 list for 2020.

2021: Recognition as a Black Woman Redefining Pop Music

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: Face of Cracker Jill and AMI Paris' L'Accordéon Bag Campaign

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" with a music video. That same day, she became the face of AMI Paris' photo campaign for the French brand's L'Accordéon bag, according to Vogue France.

May 5, 2022: Signing 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 Josh Levi's "Don't They"

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

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, for Harris' album Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2.

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2022: Placement on the Maxim Hot 100 List

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

2022: Began Relationship with DK Metcalf

Normani has been in a relationship with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf since 2022.

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

In February 2023, Normani voiced the character Giselle, a member of the fictional '90s music group The Soul Vibrations, on the second season of the animated Disney+ television 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 to release 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 also been diagnosed with cancer, about a year following Andrea’s second treatment.

August 7, 2023: Management Change and Partnership with Bose for Headphones

On August 7, 2023, Normani announced she split with S10 Entertainment and signed with Brandon Creed and Lydia Asrat. That month, she partnered with Bose to design custom "QuietComfort II" headphones as an ode to her single "Candy Paint".

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February 21, 2024: Album Announcement and Website Launch

On February 21, 2024, Normani posted a website called "wheresthedamnalbum" on X (formerly known as Twitter). She also announced her debut album Dopamine, and revealed the cover art.

March 2024: Bratz Doll Likeness

In March 2024, Normani was one of the celebrities who had their likeness turned into Bratz dolls for the 65th anniversary of International Women's Day.