Despite rendering one of the most electrifying MTV VMAs performances of the last few years with her stage-blazing rendition of ‘Motivation’ at the award show’s 2019 edition, Normani has not been invited to repeat the feat at its forthcoming ceremony.
Slated to air September 12, fans of Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes, Doja Cat, Lil Nas X, and Chloe Bailey have already gone wild at news their faves are set to take the stage. Yet, the ‘Wild Side’ songstress – who to many was a shoo-in for inclusion on the performance roster – is still noticeably absent from the growing list.
Having previously made headlines for expressing her umbrage with the omission, Normani took to Q99.7 Atlanta recently to address the topic again. Hop inside to see what she said:
As seen in the clip above, the former Fifth Harmony hitmaker waxed honest about the MTV VMA snub while interviewing with Q99.7’s Jade Jones.
“I’m obviously disappointed about it. This last week, I’ve just been in my head but also I know that everything happens for a reason. With or without, I’m good,” she said.
The chat comes nearly a week after her fans – affectionately called the #NormaniNation – launched a social media campaign to get the attention of MTV execs using the hashtags #LetNormaniPerform and #BookNormani.
“Obviously I’m a human being, I feel things,” relayed Normani. “I love to feel noticed and for my work to be validated, but it speaks for itself. It’s forcing me to validate myself. I’m talented. It has nothing to do with me. It was just a decision that somebody else made that was out of my control. I’m focusing on redefining what success means to me, and focusing on the things that make me happy.”
And while the 25-year-old hasn’t hesitated to put the awards show on blast, she says she is still open to performing if invited.
“But I would love to perform. I think back to my favorite artist–Janet and Bey and Britney. All of those iconic moments, which I know that I’m capable of creating,” she shared.
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As of time reported, MTV VMAs show runners and producers have not responded to the hoopla.
🤣😂🤣 this is extremely embarrassing for her poor flop ass💅🏿 enough is enough, quit whining h o e… u know bad things happen for a reason🤳🏻
Girl, you thought you could go in hiding and them comeback when you feel like it… Drop a lack luster vocal music video with high intense choreography..
While Chloe entertained us throughout 2020 Pandemic and your disappointed 🤔.. Are you really hungry? Or you just want everything handed to you ? Which one is it?
‘I think back to my favorite artist–Janet and Bey and Britney. All of those iconic moments, which I know that I’m capable of creating,”
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U see what happens when u allow Twitter hype to go to ur head.
She is delusional just like her rat stans on Twitter, all 20 of them, always harassing people who are not checking for normani.
She is very talented though, they should let her perform..Camila song is doing bad she is performing
If you’re not nominated, then I don’t really care to see an artist perform….especially Camicky’s flop ass lmaooooooooo 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Everybody who has been invited to perform have albums and Grammy nominations/wins.
Normani has none of those.
No album
No Grammy nominations
Oh no, you are not, coz you are too broken to afford basic cable and network 💅🏿 I caught you watching tv and using free wi fi in church’s chicken. Shame!
Like I SAiD, if your ass isn’t nominated, I don’t give a good GOT DAMN to see your wig on that stage lmaoooooo 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Especially Camicky’s song that missed the Top 40 entirely 🤣💋
Like I said,
Everybody who has been invited to perform have albums and Grammy nominations/wins.
Normani has none of those.
No album
No Grammy nominations
And u will deal with it
😂😂😂🤭
Normani isn’t nominated. And who gives a GOT DAMN whether you give a GOT DAMN or not? You stupid f***
I’m tired of all this Sympathy from her 🤦🏽♀️ 🤦🏽♂️.. she is so weak.. How Many Times Tinashe been shunned and she has never complained ?
Normani please get some vocal lessons cuz if you think the Janet, JLo esthetic gon Work For you in 2021.. think again honey.. If you don’t switch up your style and up the Vocals, (that’s if you can) cuz we all know — 😏😏😏
This 👆👆👆 facts
Chloe can sing but she’s about to give us watered down vocals n booty poppin cuz that’s what’s hot. Would’ve been great to c both perform
Normani needs new management
Tunashae can’t sing either..
I’m sorry, but Tinashe Actually can sing ..
I’ve been to her tours.. at first I had my doubts same as you but she shut me up very quickly when she perform her song “WILD FIRE, Far side of the moon, Feels Like Vegas..
. She can hit high notes, shes a very good vocalist, and she can dance at the same time she’s most definitely not a studio artist ..
She needs to just go the independent route at this point. Her label is doing nothing for her and she’s clearly not a priority. That way she can at least release music freely. I’m just getting tired of her disappearing, then showing up expecting everyone to be anticipating her. Give us some song covers or personality at least. Being beautiful isn’t always enough.
These shows barely move the needle anymore. She needs to start SINGING. Do covers etc
If you can’t do that , then you’re not cut out for this mama. 🤣. I’ll still support but it’s time to put in the grind.
Excited to see Chloe & Doja.
But gotdamn this girl is fine!
https://www.instagram.com/p/CTArpn5Pjqc/?utm_medium=copy_link
Ugly charcoal acne skin stans of Camicky can’t relate
THATS THE PROBLEM SHE IS PUTTING HER FOCUSS IN SERVING THIS WHITE MAN RULES. SHE WANT TO BE SO HARD THE NEXT BEYONCE THAT SHE WANT TO PEFORM IN ALL THIS HUGE AWARD SHOWS. AGAIN FIND YOUR OWN LANE, DONT TAKE YOUR CLOTHES OF AND THINK THAT WILL MAKE YOUR MUSIC SOUND BETTER,FIND YOUR SOUND AND FOCUSE MORE ON YOUR FANS .
TV SHOWS, NUMBERS, AWARD SHOWS SHOULD NOT BE YOUR FOCUSS GIRL
YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT BLACK LIVES MATTERS BUT ALWAYS WANT TO WIN IN THE GAME OF SOMTHING THAT THE WHITE MAN CREATED AND CONTROLL TILL THIS DAY!
Normani step your puśsy up and stop showing it and stop gassing up your whinny fans.
If watch Doja Cat and Lil Nas videos they are iconic and memorable. Now yours is forgettable. If you want to win normani you got to come harder than a basic video selling s** after 2 years gone.
Stay gracious.. your best revenge is your paper. Mani, you’ve taken time to share your feels about ish like this. I say redirect your energy. The BET awards.. Billboards etc
Who?
There is a difference between confidence and arrogance and being deluded. Normani is clearly in the latter category. She has done absolutely nothing to warrant comparing herself to Beyonce, Britney and Janet. Beyonce’s debut solo single was Crazy in Love and Britney’s was Baby One More Time. Meanwhile, Normani gave us Motivation. That says it all really.
She’s no Rihanna let alone having little to no charisma and star quality compared to heavy set Lizzo🤭
Normanis that b****! But she needs to post more covers & let us actually see her. Via YouTube , ig etc because MTV & her team are dropping the ball on this one.
Her label clearly won’t pay for the privilege lol
She’s so ENTITLED! And to say she’s capable of “iconic moments” like “Janet, Bey and Britney.” Who speaks of themselves so highly this early in their career?!
I agree. But y’all really aren’t fair on here yall really just do be trynna drag her just to do it
This is embarrassing. She should focus on releasing music much more regularly. Whilst she’s doing her album, try mixtapes, EPs, singing on her social media. Practice what she preaches and let her singing and music speak for itself. I don’t remember Brandy, Monica or Aaliyah ever addressing not performing on big performance stages. If you’re selected, fine. If you’re not, on to the next one. Becoming an icon should include consistent bodies of work with quality. It’s still sooo early in Normani’s solo career. She still needs to find her lane because right now it’s not clear what direction she’s going in
Ready for the obligatory “Lowest Ratings Ever” post
Not as low as BET. Oh the SHAME chile
Yikes, this is deffo embarrassing 😳.
I mean, Normani needs to work on keeping her name in the masses mouth for more than a week, Wildside was not the song for that.
It’s like Tinashe, Churning out video after video with fire choreography and dead songs.
It’s not gonna stick if the song ain’t fire, she should’ve had two songs lined up to drop so hype didn’t die out, instead she spent her pocket money on this video and wanted people to go crazy for the song , she needs to do a VEVO performance or something . Where is the promotion?!?!? Be relevant, stay relevant . Those are the rules .
P.S I bet if Cardi was going to perform with her it would be a sealed deal
She can’t afford Cardi no mo. All her funds went on that video
Bwuahahaha chiiiile I cannot 🤣
Did Kanye lend her his mouth? Cuz that Gemini projectile verbal dïarrhea is gonna make people wrinkle their noses at her—not a good look before a debut album release (uncertain by now!) Mariah was robbed of half a dozen Grammy’s and kept it classy.
Someone get this drag queen a crate of tissues from Costco.
This is tacky.
I hate when celebrities get upset over not winning awards. HUMILITY?
And if she was asked this, should have declined or said “there will be other award shows”.
Chloe x Halle..didn’t wait to be invited. They threw performances from a freaking tennis court. This pandemic should have forced people to be more creative and that’s all I will say on this.
Beyonce would never even address this or let people see her sweat. I wish these emotional celebrities would follow suit and be professional. Imagine someone getting a promotion over me and me saying “I’m human” Chile, I’d congratulate them and sulk in private.
Umm if she don’t shut up and start performing at some festivals. Like you aren’t owed a performance slot you typically only get it from popularity. If they didn’t want you it’s cause you ain’t poppin so stop thinking you are Bey or Janet cause you ain’t.
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