Pittsburgh Steelers’ wide receiver DK Metcalf has been in a relationship with singer Normani since 2022. As both of them has their own celebrity status, the couple got famous for their relationship since they made it public.
Their relationship has drawn significant media attention, bridging the worlds of music and professional sports but this time Normani managed to fetch extra attention by reposting the photoshoot of one of her songs named “Wild Side” in which she collaborated with famous singer Cardi B.
Normani Kordei Hamilton, known professionally as Normani, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress. After 3 years of relationship, she got engaged to DK Metcalf in March 2025 during a Pittsburgh Steelers press conference, where Metcalf publicly asked Normani to show off her ring. The proposal highlighted the dynamic of their relationship and have earned praises from the fans.
Beside her relationship with DK Metcalf, she has a successful music career. She gained international fame as a member of the girl group Fifth Harmony, which was formed on The X Factor USA in 2012. The group became one of the best-selling girl groups of the era, delivering major hits and performing in sold-out arenas worldwide. Normani launched her solo career in 2018, and her early solo successes included the quintuple-platinum track “Love Lies” with Khalid and the empowering dance anthem “Motivation” in 2019.
In July 2026, Normani celebrated the fifth anniversary of her 2021 single “Wild Side,” featuring Cardi B, by reposting a throwback promotional photo on her [Instagram Story](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2026/07/977e3-17843008568865-1920.jpg). The image captured Normani and a bikini-clad Cardi B in a close embrace, evoking the sensual and confident aesthetic of the original music video and campaign.
Cardi B shot her scenes while pregnant with her second child. The track achieved solid chart success, peaking at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100, and earned nominations and awards for its dance elements and visuals. Normani’s anniversary post, with a caption honoring the milestone, revived interest in the collaboration and highlighted her enduring connection to this chapter of her solo career.
Normani and DK Metcalf announced their engagement in a memorable and public way on March 13, 2025. During Metcalf’s introductory press conference with the Pittsburgh Steelers, shortly after his high-profile trade to the team, the NFL star casually shared the happy news with reporters and cameras rolling.
Metcalf revealed that he had proposed to Normani in Houston while both of their families were in town. In a sweet, lighthearted moment during the press event, he looked toward Normani, who was present in the audience, and smiled while [saying](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySzctKevIrA), “Hold that ring up, baby!” The singer happily showed off her engagement ring, drawing cheers and applause from those in attendance.
The couple had been dating since 2022, and their relationship had already gained significant public interest as a high-profile pairing between the music and sports worlds.
Fans and media widely praised the couple’s engagement for its authenticity and joy, with photos and clips from the press conference quickly going viral. As of mid-2026, they remain one of the most talked-about celebrity-athlete couples.
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