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Normani | Blair Caldwell Photoshoot, February 2021

normani as a guest judge on rupaul’s drag race

just another music meme + favorite female musicians: 3/? - normani It all, she says, “goes back to representation.” Which is why even though the experience of 2016 severed trust between herself and her online followers, she knows it still matters that she’s doing what she’s doing on such a public stage. “Honestly, and I feel so bad, well not feel bad, but, my fans are always wanting me to engage more. But I feel a disconnect happened because of my experience. The only urge that I have to get on social media is because I know I have fans that genuinely love me and deserve my attention. But that experience made me step back a bit. Which is why I typically just don’t get on.” There are positive moments that stick out, though. “I posted this one photo with my afro, with my natural hair, and so many girls were like, ‘Oh my God, I never liked my curls but you make me build up the confidence to take a selfie.’ All because of one post. Simple things like that go such a long way and make such an impact in how people perceive and see themselves.”

NORMANI Birds of Prey | Diamonds (2020)

@Normani: if you get too close I might snatch off your chain

Normani Breaks Down the Very Best ’90s Trends | Cosmopolitan

Normani photographed by Blair Caldwell

NORMANI Cosmopolitan / 2019 › ph. Ellen Von Unwerth

NORMANI for Cosmopolitan // 2019 shot by Ellen Von Unwerth

NORMANI V Magazine (2019)

NORMANI Savage X Fenty Fall/Winter 2019

“To the people who see this campaign I would say: Believe in yourself, know that there’s only one you. I wake up not confident sometimes and Savage X gives me the opportunity to feel great, empowered, fearless, and beautiful. So you should definitely cop your lingerie! Also! Do it for yourself, not for anybody else. Last night I wore mine and I was like, ‘This is real cute just for going to sleep, but for myself!’” – Normani for Savage X Fenty Fall/Winter 2019

Normani performing at the Savage X Fenty Show (2019)

Normani performs at the Forbes Under 30 Summit, October 27 in Detroit.