Would you believe that Normani considered herself an "underdog?" The former Fifth Harmony member felt "overlooked and undervalued" and the reasoning will leave you floored.
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As the only Black member of the famed group, Normani felt she had to reduce her light to let others shine instead. She told Allure, "I didn’t get to really sing in the group. I felt like I was overlooked. That idea has been projected on me. Like, this is your place."
Being a darkskinned Black girl, growing up in the South, Normani's beauty was affirmed by those closest to her— in spite of racial microaggressions she faced in school. She admits to being bullied and always feeling like the "underdog in anything."
Now, the "Motivation" singer is sure of her power & light and refuses to back down because of it. "I’m reinventing myself. Now you all are finally going to be able to see me tap into that awareness — that I know I’m the s***," she explained.
She also expressed, "my purpose in this work that I do is for other people that feel like they have Black women figured out. There’s so many layers to us, there’s so many textures, there’s so much that we’re capable of doing. Yes, I can throw a**. But I can also give you a proper eight-count, and I can do ballet, and I can do contemporary dance. If I want to sing this pop ballad, then you’re going to love it! While you see my Black face!"
Get into the full cover story here and if you're a Bad B**** like Normani and you know it, check out Audacy's exclusive station, Women of Hip Hop. Because we know Saweetie, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion know a thing or two on the subject.
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