While spending over a decade in the music industry, it wasn’t until 2024 that Normani decided to release her debut solo album with Dopamine. For many fans of Normani, definitely remember the singer being part of the girl group and X Factor icons, Fifth Harmony. Although the group eventually went their separate ways, Normani helped them with albums like Reflection and Fifth Harmony. Continuing to expand her career, it appeared the singer is also expanding her family as she recently got engaged to NFL player DeKaylin “DK” Metcalf.
Metcalf took over headlines when he requested a trade to the Pittsburgh Steelers last week. Having spent several seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, the wide receiver inked a deal with the Steelers that would see him take home $150 million over five years. While thrilled about the new deal, Metcalf decided to celebrate by announcing his engagement to Normani.
"Hold that rock up, baby" 🤣💍@dkm14 pic.twitter.com/6ftRNuxYgL
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) March 13, 2025
Sharing the news during a press release, Metcalf insisted, “Hold that ring up, baby!” With reporters laughing over his comments, the NFL player also explained how he asked the singer to marry him while the whole family was together. “It was my sister’s spring break, and just thought about getting the whole family together for a big kumbaya and joining our families with the ring.”
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Although ready to take their love to the next level, Metcalf revealed how he tried to propose to Normani last year, but due to her schedule, he decided to wait. And sending flowers with letters, the football star popped the question with the last note. And for those wondering, “She said yes.”
Fans loved hearing the wonderful news as they showered Metcalf and Normani in love. “That boy cheesing HARD. I know that’s right. Here’s to a long, fruitful, faithful marriage.” Another comment read, “This is the cutest thing because he is so proud. I love this for them.”
As for Normani, her debut solo album gained high praise as it landed on the Billboard Hot 100. Rolling Stone even placed it on the list of Best 100 Albums of 2024. Making her entrance as a solo artist, it seemed that Normani and Metcalf were ready to start a new chapter in their personal and professional lives.
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