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From girl group sensation to solo superstar following the release of her debut album Dopamine,  Normani has carved out a lucrative career in the music industry. As a former member of Fifth Harmony, one of the best-selling girl groups of the 2010s, she gained international fame before embarking on a solo career. Now, she’s making headlines with her engagement to DK Metcalf freshly announced. Since setting out to perform on her own, what is Normani’s net worth?

With multiple brand deals, chart-topping hits like the wave-making “Motivation,” and high-profile collaborations, Normani has solidified her status as a multi-hyphenate entertainer. She’s partnered with Savage x Fenty, Bose and Fabletics, plus raked in plenty of features and musical partnerships since making the choice to go solo – all of which have contributed to her wealth.

Long-Time Fans Know Normani Got Her Start on ‘The X Factor USA’

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Normani Kordei Hamilton was born on May 31, 1996, in Atlanta, Georgia, but grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana. From a young age, she showed a passion for performing, excelling in dance, gymnastics and singing. She first gained national recognition in 2012 when she auditioned for The X Factor USA as a solo artist. While she didn’t advance far individually, the judges placed her in a group alongside Camila Cabello, Ally Brooke, Dinah Jane and Lauren Jauregui – thus forming Fifth Harmony. The group would wind up finishing in third. 

Fifth Harmony became one of the most successful girl groups of their era, releasing hits like “Work from Home,” “Worth It” and “BO$$.” All combined, the group has sold over 15 million RIAA certified units, which totals 33 million copies sold. They were known for their wide vocal range, as well as their empowering, unifying songs. After Fifth Harmony went on indefinite hiatus in 2018, Normani launched her solo career, securing collaborations with artists like Khalid, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion while proving she has star power on her own.

How Does Normani Make Money? 

As both a group member and solo artist, Normani earns from digital and physical album sales, streams on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music and royalties from her songwriting credits. Concert tours and festival appearances, like her appearance with Kesha and HAIM at Spotify’s 2024 Wrapped Universe Party, contribute to Normani’s net worth.

Normani’s solo career is still in its early stages, with her first full solo album Dopamine less than a year old. The album moved 12,000 album-equivalent units, with 2000 of those being pure sales. While it hit number 91 on the Billboard 100, the numbers were somewhat discouraging.

However, she’s released hit singles that have performed well commercially. Her breakout solo hit, “Motivation,” peaked at No. 33 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was included in an episode of Love Island, as well as in the BET comedy series Twenties. Lil Nas X gave the video a nod when he recreated a scene from it to post on social media. Meanwhile, her collaboration with Khalid, “Love Lies,” was a multi-platinum success, lending more to Normani’s net worth. 

Outside of Music, 28-Year-Old Has Ventured Into the World of Fashion

Normani has partnered with major brands since getting her start, all of which have served to build her net worth This includes when she was named the first-ever brand ambassador for Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty. That trend continued when she launched a 10-piece collection with the brand Fabletics, which also houses Lizzo’s Yitty line. Her sporty-chic offerings run the size gamut from XXS to 4X, with one piece of the collection garnering over 200 reviews. On top of that, she’s a global citizen and campaign spokesperson for Urban Decay. 

Her collaboration with Bose led to Normani designing custom limited edition noise-canceling headphones in their ‘QuietComfort-II’ collection. They were meant to be a nod to her single “Candy Paint,” with their shiny purple tones and color-shifting pattern. She has made guest appearances on reality shows, like The Voice and RuPaul’s Drag Race, and showed off her acting chops for the first time in the 2024 film Freaky Tales. These appearances further bolstered Normani’s net worth.

Philanthropy Is an Equally Important Part of the Singer’s Life

While Normani’s net worth was built up over time thanks to her career and brand deals, she’s no stranger to giving back. The vocalist has been vocal about supporting Black businesses and charities, often using her platform to advocate for racial justice, mental health awareness and body positivity. She’s been involved with numerous charities, like the Girl Scouts of America and the Ryan Seacrest Foundation. A non-profit organization called The Cybersmile Foundation which provides support for victims of cyberbullying named Normani as their Diversity Ambassador. This choice was made after the performer was heavily targeted and harassed online by fans of her former bandmate Camila Cabello. 

Following her parents’ cancer diagnoses, Normani became a global ambassador for the American Cancer Society. There, she aims to raise awareness for HPV vaccinations and breast cancer screenings. Her work as a philanthropist reflects that Normani’s net worth is not just a status symbol, but rather a reflection of her generous, down-to-earth nature. In an interview with Teen Vogue, she stated “I don’t want to be so unattainable. I’m just the girl next door.”

Normani’s Net Worth in 2025

As of March 2025, Normani’s net worth is around $6 million, according to sources like Celebrity Net Worth. This figure comes from her successful music career, endorsement deals and business ventures. She was named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2020 – and in that same year, she was listed on BET’s “Future 40” list, showing that even after going solo, Normani’s career is getting the recognition it deserves. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Who is the richest member of Fifth Harmony? 

While Normani’s net worth of $6 million makes her among the top two of the five-member group, Camila Cabello takes the top spot as the richest member of Fifth Harmony. Her net worth is $18 million. 

Does Normani have a Grammy?  

At this time, Normani has not been awarded a Grammy. With her solo career still kicking off, there’s plenty of time for this to change. 

Who is Normani dating? 

As of March 2025, Normani is engaged to Pittsburgh Steelers wide-receiver DK Metcalf. The two started dating in 2020, making their relationship official in 2022. With their combined income, Normani’s net worth is sure to grow.

Ja Rule is still profoundly torn by losing his longtime friend and collaborator, Irv Gotti. 

The hip-hop titan, best known as the co-founder of Murder Inc. Records, died at the age of 54 on Feb. 5. This was a monumental loss for the genre, especially for those who were so close to helping build the music label that had quite the run during the late ’90s and early 2000s.

Gotti was a force to be reckoned with in his heyday. The New York native was even the mastermind behind the hip-hop super group that would’ve consisted of Jay Z, Ja Rule and DMX. The album, however, was never released. Instead, a new label behind Ja Rule’s “Always On Time,” Ashanti’s “Baby” and a host of hits from the 2000s emerged.

Reflecting on the empire they built together with Murder Inc.

“I get emotional when I start thinking about it because the journey is everything in anybody’s success story,” Ja Rule told Blavity in an interview at the 2025 Jazz in the Gardens music festival. “The journey is the thing you never [forget]. You’ll forget some of the awards you win. You might, you know, forget what the f**k you won them for, but you never forget those days and nights in the studio.”

“Me and Irv sitting in his MPV, plotting on the world, and how we’re gonna, you know, do what we did basically. It’s the most amazing thing in the world, but it was all about our journey.”

Now that Gotti has passed on, Ja Rule keeps his legacy alive through actions like taking the stage at Jazz in the Gardens during DJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic Live! set, performing hits like “Put It on Me,” “Mesmerize” and “Livin’ It Up,” and even being joined by Fat Joe to perform “New York.”

Making business moves outside of music

Moreover, he is continuing to expand his reach far beyond hip-hop, stressing the importance of having multiple streams of income as an artist, like his new honey botanical whiskey brand, Amber & Opal. 

“You gotta have more than one stream of income. I learned that the hard way. You just can’t put all your eggs in one basket,” Ja Rule said. “So if one’s not pulling at the time, another one’s pulling, and hopefully when they’re all pulling together, you’re getting a good run. That’s what it’s about. Having businesses to be able to hold other ones down when they’re going through their struggle periods or their transitional periods, or even when you have to pivot and do something different. Investing is a very important thing.”

President Donald Trump has implemented sweeping uses of executive authority since returning to office in January.

As he continues his crackdown on unauthorized immigration, the president is now reportedly looking to use a little-known law from the early days on the United States, though he may face legal challenges to doing so.

Sky watchers can witness March’s full moon, a total lunar eclipse, but clear skies will be key. Weather conditions will determine the best viewing spots as the moon turns red in the Earth’s shadow.

Jonathan Capehart and Eugene Daniels are breaking barriers at MSNBC after being tapped as the network’s first openly gay Black men to co-host alongside Jacqueline Alemany for its newest cable news program. Overall, they will be the first openly gay Black men to co-host a cable news program together on a major news network.

Former NBA player Oliver “The Big O” Miller has died.

According to The Associated Press, the 6-foot-9, over 300-pound center was 54.

Miller’s death was announced by many of his former teams as well as the National Basketball Retired Players Association, though a cause of death has not been shared with the public. However, news of his passing comes almost a month after Miller shared a tribute video posted by the Arkansas Razorbacks, a team he played with from 1988 to 1992, that confirmed he was battling cancer.

Miller’s former teams remember his talent and contributions

Miller’s former teams have taken to social media to remember him.

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Arkansas legend Oliver Miller,” the Razorbacks wrote in a social media post. “A key member of the 1990 Final Four team, an SWC Hall of Famer, a first round NBA draft pick and a true embodiment of the Razorback spirit. We love you Big O. Our thoughts are with his family,” alongside razorback and heart emoji and an in memoriam image.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Arkansas legend Oliver Miller. A key member of the 1990 Final Four team, an SWC Hall of Famer, a first round NBA draft pick and a true embodiment of the Razorback spirit.We love you Big O. Our thoughts are with his family. pic.twitter.com/7b7eIvyM0T— Arkansas Razorbacks Men’s Basketball (@RazorbackMBB) March 12, 2025

On Wednesday, the Toronto Raptors held a moment of silence for Miller during a home game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The team also shared a tribute to Miller on social media.

“The Toronto Raptors are saddened to learn of the passing of Oliver Miller, who spent three seasons with our organization. He holds a special place in our history as a member of our inaugural team in 1995, and we are so grateful for all his contributions. We send our deepest condolences to the Miller family,” the team wrote with a rest-in-power image.

The Toronto Raptors are saddened to learn of the passing of Oliver Miller, who spent three seasons with our organization. He holds a special place in our history as a member of our inaugural team in 1995, and we are so grateful for all his contributions. We send our deepest… pic.twitter.com/h6lUpoA6Uh— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) March 12, 2025

Miller played professional basketball stateside and abroad

Miller was a standout player at Arkansas, averaging 12.2 points and 6.5 rebounds throughout his four seasons with the team. He was pivotal in taking the 1989-90 Razorbacks team to the Final Four. Even though the team lost to Duke, Miller’s efforts earned him the Southwest Conference Player of the Year Award in 1991.

In 1992, Miller was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in 1992. He was the No. 22 overall pick. While with the Suns, Miller averaged 7.4 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. He also played for the Detroit Pistons, Dallas Mavericks, Sacramento Kings and Minnesota Timberwolves.

Miller also took his basketball talents overseas to Europe. He played in the Continental Basketball Association, the United States Basketball League and the Harlem Globetrotters.

On March 11, the icon filed a lawsuit against Boladian for allegedly committing fraud and copyright infringement when they were business partners, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Court documents revealed that Clinton claimed his ex-rep participated in a “decades-long scheme” of signing […]

The woman who accused JAY-Z of rape is now heard in an audio recording admitting that the music mogul didn’t assault her and it was her lawyer who pushed her to file a lawsuit. According to ABC News, the woman was speaking to two private investigators when she revealed her statement in the recording.

“He was just there, but he didn’t have anything to do with any sexual acts towards you?” the private investigator, who is associated with JAY-Z, asked Jane Doe, per ABC News.

“Yeah,” the woman replied.

What did attorney Tony Buzbee say about Jane Doe’s statement on JAY-Z?

After the woman said her lawyer Tony Buzbee pushed her to sue JAY-Z the attorney said that was a “blatant lie.”

“As far as the suggestion that I pushed Jane Doe to bring a case against JAY-Z — That is a blatant lie that is directly contrary to all the documentary evidence,” Buzbee told ABC News.

In her sworn declaration, Jane Doe said her lawyer didn’t push her to file a false claim against the artist. She also said she dropped her case because of “fear of intimidation and retaliation from JAY-Z.” 

What did JAY-Z’s attorney Alex Spiro say about the accusations?

JAY-Z’s attorney, Alex Spiro, said his client never met the woman. He also said investigators never coerced or threatened Jane Doe.

“She voluntarily met, spoke to them and she told them her truth, which was under no circumstances did Mr. Carter do this,” Spiro said, per ABC News.

The attorney added that the accusations have been hard on JAY-Z and Beyoncé and their three children, Blue Ivy and twins Rumi and Sir.

“It’s tough to hear a false lie said about you, spread through the internet, and affecting your children,” Spiro said. “It’s tough on him. It’s tough on anybody. But what he does is he proves himself innocent. Today is hopefully the final chapter in that. And then they’re gonna move forward. That’s what Jay does.”

What’s the next step for JAY-Z after the Jane Doe dropped the case?

As Blavity previously reported, JAY-Z has now filed a defamation lawsuit against Jane Doe and Buzbee.

“The truth had to fully come out. This person cannot be allowed to sort of hide from the reality that this was a false accusation,” Spiro said.

Singer Dawn Robinson went to her YouTube channel recently to reveal that she has been living in her car for years after leaving her mother’s house. The En Vogue member said she faced conflicts with her manager and struggled to find a place to stay after moving out from her parent’s home in Las Vegas, according to Vibe.

“You guys, for the past three years, I have been living in my car. I said it, oh my gosh, it’s out,” Robinson told her followers on YouTube. She last performed with En Vogue in 2011 and is not a part of the current lineup.

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What happened with Dawn Robinson and her manager?

Robinson said it was her manager who convinced her to move to Los Angeles and stay with him after she left her parent’s house due to conflicts with her mother.

The singer added that it was difficult to stay with her manager because he was “playing games.” From that point on, Robinson said she struggled to find an apartment. As the manager tried to “control” and “trap” her by taking advantage of the singer’s housing situation, according to Robinson, “car life” became her only option.

When did Dawn Robinson start living in her car?

Robinson said she did her research about people who live in cars and realized that it’s something she can do. The singer, who has been living in her car since 2022, said she felt good about her decision and started feeling free.

“I felt like I was on a camping trip. It just felt like it was the right thing to do,” she said.

Robinson pointed to several other celebrities who have lived in their car, including Marvin Gaye. The “Hold On” singer told her followers that she’s not looking for pity, but she’s sharing her story because it’s an experience of  “awakening, healing, forgiving, and growing.”

“It’s not ‘woe is me.’ I’m learning about who I am, I’m learning myself as a person, as a woman,” she said.

When did Dawn Robinson start her career with En Vogue?

Robinson joined En Vogue in 1989 and the group proceeded to grab numerous accolades through the years.

The quartet immediately found success thanks to her their platinum-selling debut album, Born to Sing, which spawned the hit “Hold On.” They continued their success in 1992 with Funky Divas. 

With Robinson singing lead vocals, the LP is best known for the hits “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It),” “Giving Him Something He Can Feel” and “Free Your Mind.”