October 17th 2023.
Monica is a beloved R&B icon, but she feels like one of the industry's most forgotten stars. She recently opened up about this feeling during her appearance on LeBron James' The Shop's Uninterrupted Live Tour in Atlanta. Monica shared that she's been able to truly enjoy her three decades-long career because she's never had any expectations.
"I was not looking at stats, I was not worried about awards," she said. "I'm actually a person that for all the records I've broken, I really have never won any awards. I'm really the most forgotten, if you think about it."
Monica described herself as an underdog in the music industry who often gets booked to host award shows without ever taking home any awards. Despite this, she's still managed to enjoy her life, getting paid to do what she loves.
"I sit very comfortably in it because I can still go where I want, do what I want, live how I want," she explained. "But when I say that, I am often forgotten; I was hosting the Soul Train Awards, was nominated for five, three of my songs in one category and still lost. But I went out to eat and kicked my regular s**t after."
Since awards weren't her goal for making music, Monica has been able to enjoy her life without the added stress of expectation. After a clip of her on the tour was shared online, fans showed their endless love and support for the R&B star with multiple Billboard Top 100 hits.
"You will never be forgotten Monica!" one fan wrote. "Sis don't care about that because she can still live a beautiful luxurious life and take care of her family," added another. It's clear that Monica's fans have her back no matter what.
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