Victoria Monét, the 'On My Mama' hitmaker, is a favorite to win 'Best New Artist' at the 2024 Grammys. She has partnered with the Black Music Action Coalition to create the Music Maker Grant, offering $5,000 and mentorship to emerging artists. Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion celebrated her success by sending flowers. In a Variety cover story, Monét discussed nearly quitting music, her experience of working through labor with her daughter Hazel, and the importance of her identity. She acknowledged Ariana Grande's role in promoting her work. Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire praised her, saying she 'reaches back and does her homework'. Monét is also preparing for the Grammys with her daughter, planning a matching red carpet look.
Before she became the woman we know today, Victoria Monét had self-doubts about her artistry: "Like, what is it about me that’s so lackluster?" https://t.co/1sRPH9CtPy
Earth, Wind & Fire singer Philip Bailey on Victoria Monét: “She reaches back and does her homework,” he says. “She’s a big fan of the greats that came before her and is inspired by them, as are all artists who have that kind of power.” https://t.co/sUPlBJzkAU https://t.co/pKA0PAGwBR
Victoria Monét has been in fittings for her Grammy outfit and plans to bring her two-year-old daughter Hazel to the event in a matching ensemble. Monét and boyfriend John Gaines have been preparing her by simulating a red carpet in the living room. https://t.co/sUPlBJzkAU https://t.co/HdvVqTh2eS
Victoria Monét was working while in labor with her daughter Hazel. “The only time I stopped [working] was when they sedated me for the C-section,” she recalls, laughing. https://t.co/sUPlBJyMLm https://t.co/HxUciDfTLd
Victoria Monét reveals Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion sent her flowers to toast her success. https://t.co/32DgeF46qj
“I’m super thankful because [Ariana] as a friend had done so much to put my name in people’s mouths and make sure she’s crediting everyone that’s writing for her.” — Victoria Monét to Variety about Ariana Grande https://t.co/pI9sqYFKOL
Victoria Monét: “I’m super thankful because [Ariana] as a friend had done so much to put my name in people’s mouths...But in interviews, I just want to talk about my artistry and they’re like, ‘What’s Ariana’s favorite color?’” https://t.co/sUPlBJzkAU https://t.co/YMi609Swtb
Victoria Monét reveals to Variety that Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion sent her flowers to toast her success. https://t.co/JXkHG8Vzid
Victoria Monét on sharing her sexuality: “Being picturesque, straight… It almost felt like you didn’t want to add any more weights to your ankles trying to win a race. It’s like, you’re already a woman, you’re already Black—you’d better pick a struggle.” https://t.co/sUPlBJyMLm https://t.co/1oo6gibPnJ
Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion sent Victoria Monét flowers to toast her success. https://t.co/sUPlBJyMLm https://t.co/CAkhsHcpzR
Victoria Monét thought about quitting music. “At the time I questioned it so much: Like, what is it about me that’s so lackluster? Why aren’t people seeing me?” https://t.co/sUPlBJzkAU https://t.co/4sMefaPRLh
This week’s Variety cover story with @VictoriaMonet: Victoria Monét's Grammy Moment: The Singer on Nearly Quitting Music, Working While Giving Birth and Finally Seizing the Spotlight https://t.co/sUPlBJzkAU https://t.co/1SQlH57YCh
Victoria Monét looks radiant in newly shared photo. https://t.co/jqSAWCWxog
Victoria Monét's grant aims to provide $5,000 for economic empowerment and mentorship opportunities from the "On My Mama" hitmaker herself. https://t.co/XyS5KyfKYY
Victoria Monét Teams With Black Music Action Coalition To Help Emerging Artists https://t.co/NNAdh4pBUF
Victoria Monét Partners With Black Music Action Coalition to Launch Music Maker Grant https://t.co/u8inAIcv59
The newly announced BMAC x Victoria Monét Music Maker Grant will provide $5,000, mentoring and more to its recipient. https://t.co/JPedxwK0Pk
Victoria Monét is the favorite to win ‘Best New Artist’ at the 2024 #Grammys. https://t.co/zyEWqWRiHL