Normani talks starring with Cardi B in the WAP music video - Money

Singer Normani has had quite the successful year.

The 24-year-old beauty from Georgia not only starred with Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion in the high-profile WAP music video, she also modeled Fenty lingerie for friend Rihanna‘s big fashion show this month.

And the star told the October issue of Teen Vogue that she is proud to represent ‘female empowerment.’

Going for it: Singer Normani has had quite the successful year. The 24-year-old beauty from Georgia not only starred with Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion in the high-profile WAP music video, she also modeled Savage X Fenty lingerie for friend Rihanna’s big fashion show

Standing strong: And the star told the October issue of Teen Vogue that she is proud to represent ‘female empowerment’

‘The WAP video I was really, really excited to be a part of, just because I feel like we’re in a time in music where women — and Black women — are really on top, which is something I feel like we haven’t seen in a very, very long time,’ stated the star.

‘Where I come from, we were all about female empowerment,’ she told writer Tre’vell Anderson.

She added, ‘The fact that I could be a part of such a special moment embracing our sexuality, in which I definitely think there’s a double standard, [was exciting] to be a part of it.’

Her costars: Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion were the singers in the WAP music video

A new friend: Here Normani was seen with model Bella Hadid for the Savage X Fenty show that was held this month

And she is happy to serve as a role model.

‘Representation, like I always say, is key,’ said the singer.

‘To be a young woman that looks like myself, I just feel like [being a positive example] is a part of my legacy.

‘It’s me wanting to create better opportunities for us, and also just for people who think that they got us figured out, [I want to show that] we are multifaceted and capable of much more than we get credit for, in the music industry and also in society. I feel like I have a duty.’

Standing out: ‘Where I come from, we were all about female empowerment,’ she told writer Tre’vell Anderson. She added, ‘The fact that I could be a part of such a special moment embracing our sexuality, in which I definitely think there’s a double standard, [was exciting] to be a part of it’

And the artist thinks it is much needed.

‘Honestly, for me, it’s bigger than the music,’ shared the former Fifth Harmony member.

‘As much as I love what I do, I want to change lives and I want to reach as many people as I can,’ she noted.

The key: ‘Representation, like I always say, is key,’ said the singer. ‘To be a young woman that looks like myself, I just feel like [being a positive example] is a part of my legacy’

‘I feel like that’s the difference between doing something that you love and also having purpose. I want to tell our stories and, like I said, be a representation that Black girls can do anything…I feel like it’s my calling.’

The siren also talked her new album: ‘There’s so much expectation that I have for myself, so adding [fans’ expectations] onto that can be a lot, but it really does motivate me.

‘I really want to create a body of work that’s going to count, you know? I’m never going to get my first album back.’

Careful with her look: Her image may be larger than life, but she said she is just a regular girl. ‘Vulnerability is talking about the fact that I do get anxiety sometimes, and just showing the consumer what that feels like for me,’ the star shared

Her image may be larger than life, but she said she is just a regular girl.

‘Vulnerability is talking about the fact that I do get anxiety sometimes, and just showing the consumer what that feels like for me,’ the star shared.

‘Just the fact that I am in a position that I’m in, but I don’t want to be so unattainable. I’m just the girl next door.’