In this interview with Angie Martinez, Grammy-winning singer Victoria Monét opened up about the whirlwind changes in her life since her major win, revealing how the prestigious award has "100% changed" everything. Shortly after her Grammy victory, she received a personal invite from the CEO of Apple to attend the Super Bowl, cementing her spot among music’s elite.
When it comes to her music, Monét emphasizes the importance of taking her time. "I want to take my time, not be rushed," she said, stressing that while she aspires to be a big name in the industry, it’s not about chasing a hit song on the radio—she wants to contribute to music in a meaningful way.
Monét also shared her experiences preparing for the Usher tribute, which was no easy feat. "We rehearsed for like eight hours a day—I was exhausted," she admitted. She spoke highly of working with Teyana Taylor, saying, "She is the best, a boss, so New York… we relate in so many ways." Their connection was a highlight for Monét, reflecting their mutual respect and shared work ethic.
Balancing her rising stardom with motherhood has been a challenge, but Monét has found ways to make it work. Her daughter Hazel, the youngest person ever to be Grammy-nominated, became an internet meme when she appeared cranky on the red carpet—it was, after all, nap time! Monét opened up about the difficulty of juggling it all: “It’s really, really hard,” she confessed, but bringing Hazel to work helps make things easier. She also credited motherhood with giving her a newfound strength, calling it her "supersuit" that has made everything better.
Monét touched on her personal life, particularly meeting her biological father at age 23 after finding him on Facebook. She candidly described their reunion, sharing that she immediately called him “Dad,” a term she had reserved for him all her life, despite having a stepfather. Spending her first Father’s Day and alone time with him at home was an eye-opening experience, showing her what she values in a partner—someone with alpha energy who balances emotional and financial support.
The conversation also covered her collaboration with Usher, which came about after their mutual vocal coach introduced them. Despite being excited to work with him, she kept her cool, and the two worked together until 5 a.m. Fans couldn’t help but comment on their photos together, speculating about a possible romantic connection, something that Monét laughed off, saying people do that with all her collaborators.
With her Jaguar II deluxe album dropping on October 4th and collaborations with Afrobeats artists in the pipeline, Victoria Monét shows no signs of slowing down. She even hinted at a Christmas project in the works. As for random facts about the rising star? She would open for Beyoncé on tour, Halle Berry is her celeb crush, Bali is on her travel bucket list, and she avoids karaoke at all costs.
Victoria Monét is clearly carving out her space in the industry, taking everything in stride as she continues to grow as both an artist and a mother. Enjoy the interview.