Normani is back and aiming to blaze with new music, after announcing her long-awaited debut album ‘Dopamine.’
And while excitement has always greeted news of fresh material from the former Fifth Harmony member, the staccato trajectory of her solo career to date has somewhat puzzled the masses.
However, in a new interview, the 27-year-old provides emotional context to her hiatus.
Full story below…
Opening up to Who What Wear, Normani shared that both her Mother and Father had been battling cancer.
Recalling the moment her Mom shared the news with her, the singer said:
“F*ck all of this. This is bigger than the music. It’s bigger than what I’m trying to accomplish. This is life or death. All I wanted to do was be there for them.”
Reflecting on how the high points of her music journey would lift the entire family’s spirits, she added:
“Honestly, music got them through the cancer treatments. I remember being on FaceTime with my mom while she was undergoing chemo and her asking me, ‘How’s the studio today? How’s the music coming?’” she says. At this moment, tears start to form in her eyes. She stammers a bit but goes on to say, “As hard as it was for me to not be with them as much as I wanted to, ultimately, pushing through made the circumstances of the last few years feel a bit lighter for my parents.”
Concluding, Normani said:
“It was in those moments with my parents that made me realize that I have an opportunity to make an impact in this lifetime. I know everything I’ve been through isn’t in vain. There’s always something that God wants me to see in the season. It’s all in service of making me better for all that he actually has in store for me.”
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This is something I used to make fun of daily before therapy
Again Normani if you’re resdibg this I sincerely apologize
Oh plz dude go f** yourself
who are you to deny someone’s forgiveness? grow up
What do you gain from this post like this? Be civilised…not everyone can relate to your ghetto upbringing…sis!.
@ Astaghfirullah
Stfu this trash doesn’t deserve to be forgiven you can go to hell right along with that dumpster b****
Shut up dumb f***** you ARE NOT AND NEVER will be forgiven 👎
@Trixy unfortunately that isnt your call to make
Well I just did. Not forgiven at all now what?
Are u high on crack?!!
I didn’t believe that she was this dumb to say, “music got them through the cancer treatments.” What a joke! If anything, it would have made them wish the treatment didn’t work, having to listen to her try to sing. She proves over and over again that she doesn’t give a s h i t about her five fans on this blogsite.
The fact you took the time to type this lets everyone who reads it know without a shadow of a doubt, you are an idiot. With a failed moral compass. Continue on.
Yep you are a bigger idiot for reading it all. Stay pressed!
@ Shaniqua Toprameneesha-Kochria Bonifa, you are spot on. Norman is a clown just like TGJ lady boy yup! 🤡 Norman is a weak “singer” at best, I doubt she would even chat.
That’s so sad 🥺 I’m just glad everyone’s okay and Normani can drop those bangers now!🙏🏾
This girl should be cancelled.
Watch your mouth. She’s opening up about her mother and father’s illness. No ones cancelling her she’s unproblematic and in high demand as of late
People are mean. Let her do her own stuff….
Satanic at best. It’s not about the music, she’s sharing the fact her parents could have died and still are under the gun for cancer and some idiot finds necessary to recycle names and express joy about it. Showing they are powerless in real life and never felt love from their own parents so they can’t relate.
I’m not sure when her parents cancer battles began but she’s been teasing music and an album since 2018. The only time she was absolutely silent was last year but she still filmed a movie.
Ok and your point? Exactly shut up
I’ll say whatever tf I want f**. Don’t like it move around.
@ Jewell you have a point, he is full of excuses, he doesn’t deserve the platform that he already has.
Normanis so talented and she’s gone through a lot and for those reasons were always gonna support you mani! 💕
I can certainly appreciate putting family first.
I just hope that if she is SERIOUS about this career, she is planning to work harder than she ever has. Success will call for a Beyonce-like work ethic…
Exactly
It must of been difficult. But Normanis a star and a fighter. I’m proud of her.
Her mom looks like a man and no wonder Normani is so nor- manly
Better looking than camilas mustache and mexcian ch!mp looking face 🤷♀️
Ended camila. Come through!!#dopamine
Norman has never ended, anybody. Queen Camila has already released three albums and is working on her fourth album. Two of her albums are RIAA-certified platinum, and the third album is RIAA-certified gold. While Norman cries her fake tears about her parents fake cancer, he is full of excuses.
You said a bunch of nothing lol Normanis was still able to chart higher solo without a feature than Camila could with no album out. Remember omg. Camilas first solo song? Didn’t even chart on iTunes motivation was number 32 in billboard know you place
Girl yes, straight ended that smelly taco 😂
She’s strong to keep going like this. Hopefully y’all can’t stop making fun of her for not having an album Now since you know the true ordeal. Normanis sick parents and colorism has held her back and she really is that girl to make it out on top after it all
She’s ready to DOMINATE!#DOPAMINE✈️
Ok, I know I like to clown my sis, but I have to give her grace in this instance. God first, then family, and then the demonic music industry.
Ooowee I can’t wait. Her music is crap but I suppprt her cuz she dark skinned like me. Dark as night but I got a big booty and an even bigger heart.
Come on chile
, we ready to twerk it on em. Pound town Normani