WATCH: Normani Pays Homage to Black Girl Faves in New Video
Singer Normani—formerly of girl group Fifth Harmony—dropped the video for her new song “Motivation” Friday (August 16), via Twitter, and fans can’t get enough of the throwback visual. Rocking a shirt with “1996” spraypainted on it and dancing through setups reminiscent of videos from Aaliyah, Beyoncé, Ciara and more, it prompted many to tweet about the joy they got from the thoughtful homage and how it bigs up the talent of the Black women artists who paved the way for Normani and all who followed:
Y’all ever witness history right as it happens? Like you just know what you’re witnessing will be remebered for years to come? Yeah that’s what I felt when I watched normani’s music video for motivation
— IMAC ELBAKAERBNU (@BeySatisfied) August 16, 2019
Normani. A queen who understands the importance of visibility and representation. ? pic.twitter.com/aRIpq0NXAD
— Dani Kwateng-Clark (@danikwateng) August 16, 2019
Miss @Normani gave us some Ashanti. Some 3LW. Some NOLA. BIIITCH. OUR GOOD SIS HAS COME TO GIVE US #Motivation
— Unfriendly Black Hotgirl (@pennielane__) August 16, 2019
The tribute to late 90s/early 00s
— SJL⚜️ (@saintjyelaurent) August 16, 2019
-the 106 & Park
-Crazy in Love
-Umbrella
-I’m Real
The... #Motivation @Normani pic.twitter.com/PuKApthpKI
Ughh @normani Queen the wait was worth it.... you really snatched my whole entire life. I’m so proud of you ??? #Motivation is addicting ?????? @Andiluv @d_ham71
— ctrlmani⚜️ (@manidatbitch2) August 16, 2019
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