The Unseen Struggle: Victoria Monét’s Fight for Motherhood in the Music Industry
Grammy-winning R&B singer-and-songwriter Victoria Monét is no stranger to success. With multiple awards under her belt, including Best New Artist, Best R&B Album, and Best Engineered Album, she’s proven herself to be a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. But behind the spotlight, Monét faced a challenge that many women can relate to: the pressure to choose between her career and her unborn child. In a recent appearance on former First Lady Michelle Obama’s podcast, Monét bravely shared her experience of being pressured to have an abortion after revealing her pregnancy.
Monét’s story is a powerful reminder of the biases and obstacles women often face in the workplace, particularly in male-dominated industries like music. When she broke the news of her pregnancy to her business partner, she was met with a PowerPoint presentation outlining the difficulties and expenses of raising a child. The presentation’s finale was a stark question: “What’s the rush?” – a phrase that Monét interpreted as a veiled suggestion to terminate her pregnancy. The incident left her feeling disheartened and hurt, but it also ignited a determination to prove that motherhood wouldn’t derail her career.
Despite the initial setback, Monét’s daughter Hazel has become a blessing in her life. In fact, Monét’s experiences as a mother have inspired some of her most popular songs, including “On My Mama”. The song is a testament to the love and joy that her daughter has brought into her life, and a celebration of the strength and resilience that comes with motherhood. Monét’s story is a powerful reminder that women can have it all – with the right support and mindset. Her bravery in sharing her experience will undoubtedly inspire others to speak out and fight for their rights.
