10 Knockout Performances That Prove Normani Has Always Been a Star
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When it comes to Normani's best performances, it's hard to pick just a few. The former Fifth Harmony member turned breakout solo star is a true triple threat: she sings beautifully, she dances amazingly, and she's got that It factor that elevates her from just another pop star to someone truly memorable. She's rocked the stage at major music award shows and late-night talk shows, plus a slew of appearances at festivals and, recently, as one of the opening acts on Ariana Grande's blockbuster Sweetener World Tour. We're positive we'll be seeing lots more of Normani as her solo career takes off. In the meantime, check out 10 of her best performances so far!
Normani Sings "Dancing With a Stranger" at HBO Pride in 2019
The official single for "Dancing With a Stranger" also features Sam Smith, but Normani flew solo at the HBO Pride event, rocking the stage with a catchy, vibrant performance.
Normani Performs "Checklist" on the Sweetener World Tour in Vancouver in 2019
Normani joined Ariana Grande's world tour this year for her first major tour outside of Fifth Harmony, and she killed it! Here, she rocked a pair of thigh-high sparkly boots and commanded the stage for a memorable, snappy performance.
Normani Sings a Rihanna Medley on the Sweetener World Tour in 2019
The best artists always pay tribute to the ones who came before and inspired them. During her run on the Sweetener World Tour, one of Normani's signature numbers was this Rihanna medley, mashing up "Diamonds," "Where Have You Been," "We Found Love," and "Run This Town" for a fabulous tribute from one diva to another.
Normani Performs "Waves" With 6LACK on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon in 2019
For her first solo late-night talk-show appearance, Normani gave us this memorable, slinky performance of one of her latest hits.
Normani Sings "Checklist" at Lollapalooza 2019
Rocking a fab silvery outfit and working in tandem with her dancers, Normani made a big splash with an energetic festival performance at Lollapalooza.
Normani Sings a Fifth Harmony Medley on the Sweetener World Tour
She's a solo artist now, but Normani makes sure she — and, by extension, we — never forgets where she comes from. During her set on the Sweetener World Tour, she delighted fans with a medley of Fifth Harmony's greatest hits.
Normani Performs "Love Lies" With Khalid at the Billboard Music Awards in 2018
Normani and Khalid performed the song, one of the hits off the Love, Simon soundtrack, at the BMAs in 2018. The ballad showed off both their voices beautifully sans backup dancers or other massive production values for a performance that reiterated her serious musical chops.
Normani Sings "So Into You" in the Live on the Honda Stage Series in 2018
With this stripped-back performance, Normani showed a softer side to her showmanship, holding audiences spellbound with a gorgeous ballad.
Normani Performs a Janet Jackson Tribute at the BMI RnB and HipHop Awards 2018
Normani's tribute to the music icon didn't stop at singing some of her hits. She tackled Jackson's unforgettable choreography too and absolutely slayed it!
Fifth Harmony Performs "That's My Girl" at the American Music Awards in 2017
While she's left her girl-group days in the past, we can't forget how we first realized what a star Normani was going to be. This performance at the 2017 AMAs highlighted all five girls, but it's hard to take your eyes off of Normani at the center of it all.