The drama surrounding Fifth Harmony and its members, particularly Camila Cabello and Normani, has been a topic of discussion for years, with one controversy standing out in particular. After Camila left the group, old social media posts from her resurfaced in 2019, revealing racist and offensive content. The posts quickly ignited backlash, and Cabello faced significant criticism.
Normani, who had been a part of Fifth Harmony with Camila, later spoke out about how this situation affected her. In a 2020 interview with Rolling Stone, she expressed her hurt, saying that the betrayal felt especially deep because Fifth Harmony was supposed to be a “safe haven” and “sisterhood.” She revealed that it took days for Camila to acknowledge the hurtful comments Normani was facing online and years for her to take responsibility for the offensive tweets. Normani also shared that it felt like Camila prioritized her relationship with her fans over their bond, which left her feeling second-best.
In 2019, Camila Cabello issued a public apology for the resurfaced tweets, which she posted on X (formerly Twitter), acknowledging the harm caused and expressing regret.
However, in a more positive twist, by December 2024, there were signs of reconciliation between the two singers. Camila shared in an interview with Nylon that she and Normani had met up at Paris Fashion Week, and during their time together, they were able to reconnect and start repairing their relationship. She fondly recalled moments of laughter and remarked that it didn’t feel like they were strangers, signaling that their bond was beginning to heal.