Fans of R&B star Normani are reeling after her surprise engagement to NFL star DK Metcalf.
The news dropped like a bombshell during a Pittsburgh Steelers press conference, where Metcalf casually announced their union while grinning from ear to ear.
NORMANI AND DK METCALF’S ENGAGEMENT
Metcalf, 27, popped the question on 12 March in Houston, Texas, while both families gathered for a spring break celebration, according to Vogue.
“I sent her flowers with a story attached,” he revealed. “The final note read, ‘Will you marry me?’ She said yes!”. Normani, 28, admitted she was blindsided: “They got me good!”.
The ring? A showstopper. Jewellers estimate the oval diamond (6–8 carats) on a pavé band could cost R4.5 million to R7.5 million.
CIARA PLAYS MATCHMAKER
Normani flaunted it in a Steelers jersey, her fiancé’s team pride shining brighter than the gem. Introduced by Ciara and Russell Wilson in 2020, the pair kept their relationship low-key until July 2023.
Paparazzi first spotted them in June 2022 at LA hotspot Giorgio Baldi. Metcalf confessed he’d planned to propose earlier but clashed with Normani’s touring schedule, according to CNN.
After the engagement, Ciara gushed on TikTok: “Russell and I knew love was in the air! Now you’ll be together forever!”.
NORMANI’S CAREER
Normani Kordei Hamilton, known simply as Normani, rose to fame as a member of Fifth Harmony. The group is one of the best-selling girl groups of all time, formed during The X Factor USA in 2012.
After the group’s hiatus in 2018, she launched a solo career with hits like “Love Lies” (with Khalid) and “Dancing with a Stranger” (with Sam Smith).
The singer achieved historic feats like becoming the first Black female lead artist to top Pop Radio since Rihanna
FANS REACT
Normani’s devoted ‘Nation’ erupted on social media, according to Billboard.
“No wonder she doesn’t care about her career – she’s in love!” joked one fan, referencing her delayed debut album.
Others praised the “power couple,” though some admitted: “Who is this?”.
LOVE IS IN THE AIR
The couple hasn’t shared wedding plans yet, but Metcalf’s $150 million Steelers contract (R2.8 billion) hints at a lavish celebration.
For now, fans can’t get enough of their fairytale. As Normani told Rolling Stone in 2024: “I’m very happy. I’ve gone through a lot in relationships.
Finding someone who reciprocates that feels wonderful”.
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