From Fifth Harmony to Solo Spotlight: Where’s Normani and the Girls Now?
Oh, Fifth Harmony. Remember when the girls were serving bops, slayage, and enough drama behind the scenes to fuel three seasons of Love & Hip Hop? ✨ They were supposed to be the next Destiny’s Child, but instead, they gave us one of the juiciest reality-show-worthy breakups in pop music. Let’s unpack this mess, shall we?
The Rise: X Factor’s Glitter and Glue Guns
Back in 2012, Simon Cowell took five solo audition rejects and said, “Y’all can’t make it alone, but together? I smell money.” And voilà—Ally, Camila, Dinah, Lauren, and Normani became Fifth Harmony. They weren’t sisters, but they sang like it at first… and fought like it later.
The Drama: Camila Pulled a Beyoncé (Or Tried To)
Camila Cabello slid out the back door in 2016 like she was sneaking out after curfew. One minute she was “we’re all in this together,” the next she was releasing “Havana” and acting like she’d never shared a mic. The remaining four? They performed at the VMAs and literally dragged a fake Camila doll off the stage. ICONIC. Petty never looked so good.
Normani: The Real Star We Saw Coming
While the fandom was busy picking sides in the Camila vs. the girls battle, Normani was plotting quietly. The dancing? Untouchable. The vocals? Smooth like honey. The stage presence? Ma’am had the it factor tucked in her pocket from day one.
Her solo career gave us “Love Lies” with Khalid, which had more chemistry than half of Bachelor Nation. Then came “Dancing with a Stranger” with Sam Smith, and suddenly the industry realized Normani wasn’t just “the girl who stood stage left.” She was the moment.
The Other Girls: Where Are They Now?
- Ally Brooke: Tried the solo lane, dropped some singles, did Dancing with the Stars. Sweet girl, but still waiting for that breakout bop.
- Dinah Jane: Our Polynesian princess with the powerhouse vocals. She gave us a few singles, but sis deserved better promo.
- Lauren Jauregui: Indie, moody, artsy vibes. If Tumblr was still thriving, she’d be their queen.
- Camila Cabello: She’s doing fine on the charts, but let’s be honest—half of Twitter is side-eyeing her for that time she got caught lip-syncing and those awkward live performances.
The Messy Tea 🍵
Here’s the real gag: Fifth Harmony had talent for days, but the industry loves to pick a favorite and push one to the front. Camila got the machine, but Normani’s natural star power is undeniable. The fans still argue on Twitter like it’s 2016, debating who was “the Beyoncé” of the group. (Spoiler: it’s Normani, but let them fight!)
Final Word
At the end of the day, Fifth Harmony was chaotic, messy, and iconic. They gave us hits, drama, and shade that still feeds the pop-culture machine years later. Normani might’ve been overlooked at times, but she’s clearly the one playing the long game. And when she finally drops that long-teased debut album? Whew, child. The wigs, the weaves, the lace fronts—snatched.
