Monica

> Incredibly grateful for the support through my first single, through my first album, through my father passing and my relationship in the public eye. To those that still stand by me today, I love you truly. To those that stopped, I still love you in every possible way for even being there for me. I will continue to pursue my passion and that is creating art aka music.
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> Lacroix thanking her fans  *Twitter January 9, 2018*

## **Monica**

* Current
* 2016
* 2014

### Born

***Monica Russels***
May 5, 1996
Bel-Air, California, U.S.

## Musical career

### Label

Republic Records

**Monica Russells** is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known by songwriting credits as **Monica**, or ***Monica Lacroix*** musically. Her personal life has been the subject of widespread media attention following the rise of fame of her family throughout American media mostly stemming from her father's involvement with the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Previously, Monica was featured on Keeping Up With The Russels since the shows beginning later leaving in the 3rd season due to her family's dispute over her involvement at such a young age in the industry. Monica would pursue a music career at age 16 signing to Hollywood Records (now owned by Republic Records) where a year later, she released her first single titled Destined featuring Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj. The single would go on to debut at #1 across the world making Lacroix one of the few teenagers in the world to have had a #1 across every major chart in the world. The single would later go on to be diamond certified 30 weeks later. It would be the first of three US Hot 100 Billboard #1s for the artist with her fourth single peaking at #31 on the chart. It would later peak to #2 on the chart following her hiatus in the coming years consistently rising on streaming as well.

Often regarded as a fashion icon, and triple threat entertainer, Lacroix is one of world's best-selling artist with her first album The Emancipation Of Monica being certified Diamond in the United States for 10 million equivalent sales. All of the singles released from the album have been certified Diamond in the United States by the RIAA, other than 'we fucked wasnt good though' which is certified at 7X platinum. Lacroix has been one of the most streamed artist in recent years with her following remaining loyal across all platforms and just growing. Lacroix was one of the most consumed artist on Spotify in 2014 with her singles all achieving over one billion streams across Spotify & Apple Music. Wild Ones was regarded as one of her most signature singles achieving over 2.5 billion views on YouTube and over 3 billion streams on Spotify.

In 2018, Monica returned to the industry with a teaser on her YouTube channel that grew widespread coverage with many being hyped up. On July 4, 2018 Monica released her first single in over four years *pinky promise* which would go on to go #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in October in its 3rd week on the chart. The single would go on to sell over 6 million equivalent units alone in the United States and 11 million units globally, the best-selling single in 2018 alone with Jason Derulo right behind. The music video to the song would become one of Monica's most streamed music videos totaling up to 3 billion views becoming one of the most viewed videos on the platform. Monica would surprisingly drop her album and lead single off of the album on November 12th. not so lonely would eventually end up selling over 10 million units in the United States becoming her first diamond certification in nearly 5 years.

In 2019, the artist would confirm in September to have no plans for a third studio album until later that same month she confirmed she found the inspiration for another album. Beginning in January of 2020, she was featured in numerous projects by artist such as Miley Cyrus's ***Prisoner***, Little Mix's ***Woman's World***, Post Malone's ***Circles***, Ariana Grande's ***REM*** remix & her album ***Positions***, Cardi B's ***I Like It***, Dua Lipa's ***Future Nostalgia*** (album), and Bruno Mars with ***Please Me***. Her third studio album was centered around the sadness and darkness in life while pertaining to some heartbreak and relatable themes on April 6, 2020, titled *Rated M*. The album features what critics would say was Monica's most personal darkness capitalizing on the pandemic and people being forced to quarantine it was deemed relatable as people felt hopeless while some were going through ongoing struggles. The album would go on to chart number one in every chart worldwide with the lead single becoming her first to not debut in the top 10, and at number one respectfully since 2014. It would eventually go number one nonetheless with Monica holding the #1 and #2 spots of the US Billboard Hot 100 (both were swapped with *G4U* & Prisoner by Miley Cyrus & Dua Lipa with Monica featured on the track) holding the top positions of the chart. With the additional success of *montage featuring Kanye West*, *Potion* & Bruno Mars with *Please Me*, Monica made history becoming the only artist to earn 5 consecutive number 1's from April to December *(and/or January).* Monica would follow up the success with the release of *Sex On The Brain* in April of 2021. In the same month of the year, montage would be certified Diamond earning Monica the record of one of the only artist in the world to earn a diamond certification or more on each one of their respective albums. She would follow it up with her 12th entree to the US Billboard Hot 100 & her 12th top ten on the chart *POPSTAR 101* being declared the final single from the album however turned around and released the *deluxe edition* accompanied with the title track *Rated M*. Critics would declare the album one of the best in the 2020s decade, possibly ever.

Lacroix has been heavily focused and scrutinized for her actions while in the public eye such as the release of *we fucked wasnt good though* and its build up with parents of teens in 2014 reportedly censoring the artist and many signature sheets being made to cancel the artist. The artist was reportedly in big heat following the cancelation of her first world tour just five dates in with fans causing havoc and making meme viral edits of the artist and her decision to cancel. Lacroix was previously mentioned in Twitter drama which was one sided however almost lead to the demise of her career. Lacroix was made an ambassador for various fashion brands such as Versace and has been in a working collaboration with Louis Vuitton since 2012. Lacroix has been listed as one of *Time's 100 most influential people in the world* since 2016 and was the #1 most influential person in the world following the attention and buzz from the media in 2018. In 2019 she was ranked #3 on the most influential people, and in 2020 she was ranked #1 once again.

## Life & Career

### Early Life & Family Impact on American media

Monica was born on May 11, 1996 01:57:44 AM (Eastern Standard Time) at a local hospital in Bel-Air, California. She was born to Jacob & Martha Russels. Growing up, she was an only child in a middle-class family with parents of high hopes and dreams. While an only child, she had cousins which would occasionally be her close friends up until she moved from her hometown. Monica's family later moved to Hidden Hills, California when she was just 11 years old following her father's dreams becoming a reality being offered a part in a Marvel film which later went on to be one of their all-time best-selling films to date. Following this appearance, and the eventual rise of her father in American media entertainment she was transferred to a private school. Little is known of Monica following this move to the school, other than her appearances with her family and her father. Her cousin(s)'s family later broke through with their own fame through a leaked tape of her aunt Kimberly Russels being spread across the internet further bringing the Russels family to fame in the American media.

Starting at the age of 9, she was featured frequently on her aunts reality TV Show, "Keeping Up With The Russels" primarily focused on their lives while also featuring Monica, and her parents respectfully throughout the show's premise. Monica however would not be featured following Season 3 of the show's premiere. Her father later stated in an interview that he felt uncomfortable with his daughter being featured on television at such a young age and that he wanted her to have a bright future. In fall of 2012, Jacob would later use his connections in the entertainment business to score his daughter a contract with Hollywood Lux Records, shortened to Hollywood Records for release purposes at just the age of 16.

### The Emancipation Of Monica & Father's Passing (2013 - 2014)

Upon signing with Hollywood, talks began about the beginnings of Monica's career and future in the industry. Talks were made reportedly with the artist confirming on day one, she wanted to begin recording her album. Hollywood later ran the artist through lessons repeatedly for the coming months until November of 2012 to fully prepare for the recording and production of the album. Recording began in late 2012 and concluded sometime in September of 2013. Monica would release her first single, deemed a promotional release by both the label and the artist. The single "Destined" featured Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj and would mark the first time the pair would work together. The single debuted number one in most major charts around the world making history and re-visiting a previous record from 1999 with Britney Spear's release of *Baby One More Time*, however in this case Monica would distance herself from the single due to the reviews by various outlets and critics in the industry proclaiming it as a demo and that it was rushed and unfinished. Monica would promote the single only once at Coachella Valley of Music & Arts festival performing the single as a special guest with Nicki Minaj during her setlist.

Nonetheless, the single would mark Monica's first entree on the US Billboard Hot 100 and her first number one on the chart. Shortly after, Monica would confirm sometime in May through the Saturday Night Live episode primarily promoting her appearance, she will release the first single off of her upcoming album titled *Complexity* which would touch on the artist's emotions and how complex and stressful everything is inside her head. The music video would display references to the struggles of the teenage mind but mostly it was something that Monica herself said she could relate to. It was confirmed the release date would be August 5, 2013.

*An excerpt taken from the Complexity page - "It was reported that Monica broke down in the studio over the stress of creating the album and trying to make it perfect in a sense for people. The song touch(s) on a person's self-worth and that when given all the attention by the media or people in general that there is a standard being held and if you don't meet it, you'll just fail in everyone's eyes. In the closing moments of the song, the artist reveals she still hasn't found her own worth but is getting there as she gets older, and that she hopes the listener will have found theirs soon too."*

Following the confirmation of the first single off of the album, Monica revealed the albums artwork and name branding it as being open, and letting the world know her emotions and thoughts, freeing herself from the past and its trauma and finding herself in the music. The artwork would feature the artist in positions intimately exposing herself as she states the album is about with the font being in black serif "The Emancipation Of" in capitals while the artist's name is in bold bright red. Monica would later confirm in an interview on KLYV Radio, a massive radio station in the United States that fans can expect her next release to be sometime in February of the next year. Monica would be announced to be a headliner for Rock In Rio's 2013 lineup. She would perform both Destined & Complexity bringing out Nicki Minaj for the latter, while also giving fans a 5 second teaser of the instrumentals to the upcoming track.

Monica Lacroix close-up at the 2014 Grammy Awards

Monica would be seen following the Rock In Rio event in and out of local recording studios in the Los Angeles area while also posting frequently on social media. In the later parts of 2013, Monica would receive multiple nominations for her work and artistry from the American Music Awards, and the Billboard Music Awards. TMZ revealed in 2013 that Monica was seen leaving an Italian themed restaurant with former Disney actor from the show "*My Babysitters A Vampire"* Atticus Mitchell arms locked leaving the establishment. More pictures of the pair began appearing online with Mitchell confirming the romance. At the end of the year on December 26th, it was announced Complexity had sold 10 million equivalent units or more in the United States becoming certified Diamond. Monica tweeted out a massive thank you to the fans and promises the album will deliver further confirming the album recording has been finalized and finished.

On January 4, 2014 Monica's social media accounts reportedly unfollowed Atticus on all platforms. The next day, she tweeted what many assumed to be lyrics to an upcoming song from the album, with the excerpt reading "I tried, and tried but you just weren't my type". Monica kept the tweet up on Twitter for a week before deleting and carrying on with her average posts.

On February 3, 2013 Monica released the follow up to Complexity, titled *Wild Ones* becoming her 3rd consecutive US number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. Elsewhere, it debuted number one as her previous singles however it went #2 in Canada becoming her first single not to chart at #1 in its first week in that region. Overall, the single received massive support and critical acclaim for its reinvention of the disco trend with modern elements being utilized in its production. ***RollingStone*** named the song one of Monica's best singles to date and possibly her best ever in terms of quality and production.

Also in February, Monica earned her first Grammy Award win at the age of 18 becoming one of the youngest winners in the respective categories of Best Music Video, and Best Dance/Pop Recording. She won both categories with her single *Destined featuring Nicki Minaj* while also winning Best Pop Solo Performance for her activity throughout 2013.

In the later half of February, Monica performed her latest single Wild Ones & Complexity on Saturday Night Live, and hinted at her future song and the album with the single being rumored to be sexually charged & risque. Critics raved about Monica's performance on SNL, while parents at home kept their children or attempted to stop their children from viewing the performance at home. Many parents were outraged at Monica pushing the limits of her artistry, and artistic expression. Monica was not available however to comment but said that music is art.

Following 3 months of preparing for her first world tour, Monica began her first world tour titled *The Everlasting Show Of Monica*, in promotion of her first studio album and her successful year on the charts in 2013 & 2014 respectfully at Grant Park securing a crowd of over 109K attendees for her set. She continued to perform at massive crowds beginning in the USA, with sell-out stadiums reportedly in the tours first five shows. Monica was forced to suspend dates past June 20th of the tour following the announcement of her fathers health deteriorating according to reports. On July 7th of 2014, Monicas father passed away due to pneumonia according to TMZ. Monica later blacked out all of her social media accounts and has not been active since the announcement. Her tour was later cancelled with refunds being offered to fans worldwide. In the coming weeks her music later surged on the charts as fans prayed for the stars eventual return.

### Keeping Up With The Russels (2016 - 2018)

Monica would return following her hiatus on episode 1 of the seventh season to the Keeping Up With The Russels and continue to be an onscreen character recurring in every episode throughout the show. Throughout the season, she assisted Kanye & Kim with their children and babysitting. In the eight season, she was featured with her life being the focus following the girls wondering what she should do next and set her sights on. Monica said she didn't know what she'd do next but also got a call from Hollywood Records announcing their filing of acquisition by Republic Records.

Monica in November of 2017

During the nineth season aired in late 2017, Monica was revealed to be at the studio when she was on the phone with her cousin further inciting fans on a possible comeback to music. This would be her last season on the show confirmed by the cast and official Twitter account for the series wishing her the best and that she'd still be re-occurring nonetheless throughout the season.

### Return to music & ...step forward (2018 - 2019 )

Monica confirmed on social media she was in the studio accompanied with photos of cryptic tweets while in the studio. Hollywood would announce the return on their social media and websites as they were bought out by R. Republic. Reportedly, her peers were undertaking their own projects such as Ariana Grande becoming a massive household name in the world and releasing her 4th studio album *Sweetener*, to which Monica was featured on accompanied with Nicki Minaj's album titled *Queen* to which Monica was featured on the track "bed' with Ariana Grande.

Monica would confirm in her own in 2018 in January, she would be releasing her first single since 2014 and express her emotions in her upcoming projects. Her castmates and the shows official social media platforms all confirmed the news before her, with her releasing a date of the singles release. The artist revealed the title of the track to be pinky promise and it would be released on DOT 2018.

Following its release, in the music video it was hinted of an upcoming album and/or song coming soon. Monica would appear on SNL's special episode directed towards her where she opened up more on the pain accompanied with an interview with Oprah Winfrey on her show. They discussed her return to music, her family's feelings towards her father and also how Monica endured all of the media throughout the time. She opened up stating that she distanced herself from social media and had her manager post for her and just tried to live life offline while still being socially present. She teased in the interview a song titled "not just lonely" and said she was having trouble with the song's composition. She later revealed she indeed did have an upcoming project releasing sometime in the coming year and confirmed the writers behind the project would be Max Martin, Kanye West, Elton John and herself.

In late 2018, Monica would be disclosed by news articles to be one of the few to be spending time with Ariana in her time following subsequent social media turning on her in light of recent events. Monica was previously featured on Ariana Grande's remix of everytime as the initial B-Side remix and the track the light is coming with Nicki Minaj. Monica would subsequently release her second studio album *step forward* to the surprise of fans and music critics worldwide with many garnering it as a critically acclaimed project. The single and album would debut #1 in every chart around the world becoming Monica's first perfect all kill in her career. not so lonely debuted with over 750 million views on YouTube in it's first week breaking her previously set record of 740 million views. The single would debut with over 3 million units sold first week and the album with over 1,731,676 equivalent units sold first week. This would mark Monica's second consecutive US Hot 100 #1 on the chart. Monica uploaded a live performance series of videos performing each song in her ideal way for fans.

Monica would embark on her second world tour, her first full world tour to completion being *The EverGrowing Show Of Monica* in support of her second studio album. Monica would earn her fourth diamond certification in February of 2019 for *not so lonely* selling over 10 million confirmed equivalent units in the United States. Monica would be seen out with Ariana Grande in various photos as the two attended each other's tours while still being on their own respective tours throughout 2019. Monica was made the first act on Republic Records official website next to Grande & The Weeknd. Monica would also be announced to collaborate with various acts around the world becoming one of the first times in over a year the artist has been open to other artist.

Monica would be featured on Post Malone's studio album ***Hollywoods Bleeding*** released in 2019 with credits for the single Circle. Monica would announce two weeks prior to August 5, 2019 that she would release her first Live Album to streaming services and on vinyl units worldwide titled *Chapter 2*, which takes live audio taken from the first and last showing of her world tour. This would be her first Live Album in her career and as she stated it was named Chapter 2 due to the fact Chapter 1 is somewhere with those that attended, while this will be to those who couldn't attend. The live album would become a critical acclaimed live album earning another milestone for the artist with her 3rd US #1 on the US Billboard 200. Monica was featured on the **Best Selling Albums of 2019** for both her Live Album and step forward while also being featured on the **Best Selling Singles of 2019** for not so lonely. The artist would announce she had no plans for another album throughout the year post tour.

### Rated M (2019 - 2021)

Monica would announce the recording and completion of her third studio album following the weeks following a confirmation of creative block. She felt another burst of creativity and would continue recording for two weeks reportedly. She announced her third studio album titled *Rated M* would be released on April 6, 2020 accompanied with its lead "*G4U*". Monica confirmed the album would be a more moody and gloomier image and soundscape in comparison to her previous work as she wanted to relate to people locked away in quarantine. A world tour was originally scheduled for the album's promotion but due to the COVID 19 Pandemic and lockdowns, it was postponed with no further information listed.

Monica would appear on Dua Lipa's Future Nostalgia released at the start of the year on the track *Levitating*. Monica would appear on another SNL Special dedicated to her artistry while also being featured as a recurring character once again in Keeping Up With The Russels. In February on Valentines Day, Monica would post an image of her and Post Malone kissing confirming their relationship. The media would continue to follow the pair throughout the year. In the same year, Post Malones collaboration with the artist would experience a sudden rise with Circles entering in the Top 10 of the US Billboard Hot 100 following the media following the pair.

On April 6, 2020 Monica would release her third studio album, Rated M to critical acclaim from various sources accompanied with the albums lead track G4U. The album was described as the dark side to Monica and her emotions while also relating to various listeners. It was massively praised for its soundscape and ability to blend disco with the sad theme going on within the album. Reportedly, many critics called it another standard of the year to behold. G4U would be Monica's first release since 2014 to not go number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 worldwide, which is later did in its 18th week on the chart. Monica would be featured on a variety of hits throughout 2022 most notably the international hit Please Me with American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars, I Like It by Cardi B featuring Monica, Bad Bunny & J Balvin. She was featured on Little Mix's release "Womans World" which topped the UK Charts peaking at #2. Miley Cyrus would release her first pre-album single titled Prisoner featuring both Dua Lipa and Monica which would top the US Billboard Hot 100 chart for 7 weeks at #1. The single would become diamond in record time making history selling over 11 million units in the United States in just 10 weeks. Monica and Cyrus would perform the single across a variety of media outlets through pre-recorded performances and at the 2020 MTV VMA's & Billboard Music Awards. Monica would announce in September she would be releasing her second single from her album, *montage* featuring Kanye West.

In September of 2020, Ariana Grande would confirm the track-list for her sixth studio album *Positions*. Monica would be featured on the track *safety net* with writing credits sprinkled across the album. Monica would confirm later in the month that her album would feature more releases due to a DC movie (Wonder Woman 1984) requesting her to make a single for the movie. Monica confirmed the schedule for 2020 and that on January 1, 2021, she will release a Vevo stage performing all of her tracks from the album and more. In October of 2020, Monica would perform for a live-at-home audience in a special concert titled "*The Digitalized Show Of Monica*" playing off of her world tour branding. The show sold out with over 2 million tickets being purchased reportedly through Ticketmaster & Republic's website.

At midnight of October 26, 2020, the day of the show, her second single from her album would be released to radio. Monica confirmed also at the event she would be releasing a promotional track on December 21, 2020 as a stand-alone promotional single for Wonder Woman 1984 called ***Potion***. On the first week of December, the US Billboard Hot 100 chart revealed Please Me by Bruno Mars featuring Monica went number one becoming one of her many number one accolades on the chart most notably her third number one of the year alone. On December 14, 2020, montage would finally go number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 becoming her fourth number one of the year. To close out the year, as Billboard included it in the final round up of 2020, Potion would go on to sell over 6 million and enter in the Billboard Hot 100 becoming her fifth number one within a year of back to back releases and by some her fifth in one calendar year.

In early week of January 3, 2021, Monica would confirm she will be releasing the third single from her third studio album, *Sex On The Brain* on April 22, 2021. In February of 2021, Monica would confirm via social media she would be co-headlining her first Coachella event for 2021 with limited attendance allowed for the event. Accompanied with this, she confirmed she would be performing at a list of festivals for the year with a possible deluxe edition of her album being released in the near future. In the first week of April, 2021, the RIAA confirmed Monica had earned her first Diamond certification from the album. SOTB would initially debut at #25 becoming one of Monicas lowest first week charts in her career. Nonetheless also in the year, she'd win her third set of Grammys for the album, and the singles within it. Throughout the year, her album would re-enter the Top 10 of the US 200 Billboard albums chart becoming one of the first for the act and one of the first in the decade. She would release her next single from the album declared as the final POPSTAR 101, which peaked at #5 on the US Billboard Hot 100 becoming her first single not to go #1 in Asia territories. She would follow this up with the confirmation of the era coming to a close with the release of an extended or deluxe edition *Rated M - The Final Edition (2021)* and the title track release *Rated M* on the same day. This would mark the end as the artist stated of the Rated M era and sent out a note that would thank everyone who listened to the album for their support for the artist and her dreams.

### INVU & Republic Records Contract Dispute (2021 - 2023)

Following the end of the previous era, the artist would change her entire social media profiles with a letter "I" being placed on each profile icon with a banner that says "U". With the pre-release "Weekend", the single would open the week with one million confirmed sales however it would become one of the few singles in her catalogue not to chart #1 or even reach into the top 10. Despite this upset, the single would go #1 outside of the USA and top multiple charts. Lacroix would confirm the album would be released in December of 2022 in which upon release once again she earned critical acclaim and success with the soundscape and her duality alongside her vocals. The album also shattered numerous records for the biggest opening week of the 2020's decade, however it would not earn a #1. It would peak ultimately at #2 while the lead and second track released from the album would achieve a notable record of the most views within a single tracking week with views spanning over 900 million. It would later go #1 in the first week of March on the US Billboard Hot 100 becoming the only single from 2022 to chart #1 in 2023.

In early 2023, rumors emerged of a contract and creative dispute with Lacroix & Republic Records by media outlets which later speculations would turn true as Lacroix would leave the label citing those very issues. She would later tweet that she was tired of music and wanted to relax however would follow up with another tweet that a new era would soon begin.

### Warner Records & CYBERDOLL (2023 - )

Lacroix confirmed on Twitter sometime in April of 2023 that she was now a Warners Records artist, and that with the right team behind her fans could expect another album in the coming year. Lacroix would later double down on this statement re-iterating on her Instagram in a live Q&A that the album would be something she wasn't considering to be a serious release, more so a fun release. Lacroix would briefly enter a relationship with Euphoria star Jacob Elordi but the pair would break-up a week later. Lacroix's response to the entire relationship was as she described "something fun, it wasn't serious" with media speculating the pair were still together to which they were spotted once more at locations around Calabasas. The pair would finally call it quits just 3 weeks after and Lacroix confirmed music will forever be her therapy.

Monica's mother would pass due to an unspecified cancer as reports state sometime in June of 2023, Lacroix would describe this as a tough loss for her and her family and would be seen having public outbursts of tears.

## Personal Life

Monica is a member of the Russels family, a renowned American family famous for their contributions in the media entertainment industry. Monica is the daughter of Jacob Russels, arguably one of the highest paid actors at the time of publication (2013) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As such, Monica has had the public eye on her for some time. Most of her music is aimed at expression and self-love while also opening up about trauma and stress and problems. At just 18 years old in 2014, her father passed away due to a pneumonia. In 2023, Lacroix's mother would pass away due to an unspecified cancer.

In late 2020 and some time in 2021, rumors were spreading of the divorce between Kim and Kanye West, with the young artist being pulled into the controversy due to her music collaboration and production by Kanye. Monica would subsequently distance herself from Ye on all her social media platforms with no mention of him. He would post a note on Instagram targeting her on *"why she chose her family over someone who helped make her career".* Following this publication, Monica has issued a no mention of Ye at any fan-meets or any autograph signings.

Monica has since utilized her social media platforms for nonprofit charities and various LGBTQ+ organizations while also funding charities that aid with homelessness and people seeking refuge. Monica has been open about her beliefs, opening up in an interview in 2012 that she has taken the belief that giving good always comes back, while giving bad always comes back as well. Monica has opened up about past relationships in her first studio album *The Emancipation Of Monica* and has claimed the album is much like her diary with her emotions and thoughts all put into music.

Monica previously opened up about having an ex-boyfriend in high school. In late 2013, TMZ revealed photos of Monica out with actor Atticus Mitchell with the pair being photographed following the release at various places. It was confirmed by Mitchell the two were in a relationship. In January of 2014 the following year, Monica confirmed they had broke up through a series of cryptic tweets possibly hinting at lyrics, while also unfollowing the actor across all platforms of social media. Monica later opened up about the relationship and its popularity amongst fans in her 2018 album step forward on the track(s); darling, no faults, tinted reality and the title track not so lonely. In the title track, she revealed the two still kept in touch and eventually rekindled their love in late 2014 but broke up once again in early 2017.

In June of 2019, Monica was spotted on a gathering with notable rapper Travis Scott. A source close to Scott told E! Online they were just friends and nothing serious, however further reports came out at the two might be romantically involved. It was later confirmed they were just friends. On February 14, 2020 Monica would confirm her relationship with Post Malone, a labelmate and fellow artist who she was featured on his studio album *Hollywoods Bleeding* the year previously on the single Circus which blew up to be a chart-topping song for the artist. In October, speculation began that the pair broke up with Malone removing pictures of Monica both of the pair and of her off of his social platforms. It was confirmed in *montage (2020)* that the pair did break up in fact with Monica seen in a possible Snapchat video confirming it to whoever may be recording but that they are still friends.

In January of 2021, Monica would ignite her and Travis Scott's relationship rumors with it being confirmed in February on the 14th that they were dating. This would blow-over however horribly on social media with many starting to create a mockery of the artist and her personal relations such as with previous star Malone & Mitchell. Pregnancy rumors would become widespread across media outlets due to the artist going ghost on social media, and many reports of sights of the artist with a baby bump. These would be denied by the couple in the latter half of 2021. In April of 2022, the couple would call for a break with a rep close to Lacroix stating the relationship was moving rather too fast, however they reconciled two months later. They would break up once again in June of that year. Following his immediate jump to another relationship, Monica reportedly re-rerecorded ***INVU*** and centered the title track around envying him for moving on while she still holds on to him.

In a romance that caught the eyes of many, Lacroix would become once again the media darling when her romance with Jacob Elorid was publicized and paparazzi kept updating tabloids of the pairs appearances. What would be described as a toxic link would hit a rocky end sometime between May or June with sources citing the relationship reached a point of no returns following the death of Lacroix's mother.

## **Monica Lacroix**

Monica's second profile photo on her channel

## General information

### Number of videos

43

Lacroix has a YouTube Artists Channel to where she uploads anything of relation to her musical career or public identity.

Monica has uploaded year-round music videos to her singles while a subsequent channel has been made for her tracks from albums. Monica has a personal playlist liked from her actual YouTube channel which on its own has over a million subscribers despite no videos being posted. Monicas channel has seen a rise in subscribers following the success of her singles and their respective M/Vs and the charts. Monica has received numerous awards for her artistry throughout the world for her videos and cinematography and concepts behind her music. Most of her teaser announcements regarding music have gained notorious views stemming from 10 million views to outwardly 80 million views in just a week's time. All of her single M/Vs have amassed over 1 billion views while her individual tracks (*Chapter 2's track-list visualizers*) have amassed 100 million views each with *Wild Ones* and *not so lonely* amassing nearly 400 million views in their respective outlets. In August of 2020, Monica would update her YouTube channel icon as previously she kept the same icon since her debut as it was a picture from the photoshoot for her first album.
Monica's channel has been awarded previously every YouTube Creator Award up to Silver.

In November 2022, Lacroix's YouTube channel would surpass 50 million subscribers and she would share a photo of her Red Ruby Award by YouTube specifically customized for channels that achieve this milestone. Lacroix's *INVU* released in the closing month of 2022 would become the most viewed video within a day surpassing any of her previous records with nearly 400 million views in 24 hours. Lacroix would later claim 963 million views within a weeks' time, becoming the quickest artist to rack up 1 billion views in a short span of time.

## Discography

#### Single(s)

* Destined feat. Nicki Minaj (2013)
* Complexity (2013)
* Wild Ones (2014)
* we fucked wasnt good though (2014)
* pinky promise (2018)
* not so lonely (2018)
* G4U (2020)
* montage featuring Kanye West (2020)
* Potion (2020)
* Sex On The Brain (2021)
* POPSTAR 101 (2021)
* Rated M (2021)
* Weekend (2022)
* INVU (2022)

#### Studio Album(s)

* The Emancipation Of Monica (2014)
* step forward (2018)
* Rated M (2020)
* INVU (2022)
* Romance (2023)
* 1996 (M)

#### Live Album(s)

* Chapter 2 (2019) *which features live audio tapings from the first and last dates of the Evergrowing Show Of Monica*

#### Scrapped Title(s)

* The Expansion Of Monica (2014/2015)
* Girls feat. Nicki Minaj & Ariana Grande (2014/2015) later released in 2018 on step forward (2018)

## Tour(s), Concert(s), Festival Appearances

#### The Everlasting Show Of Monica (2014)

The Everlasting Show Of Monica was Monica's first world tour in support of her first studio album released in 2014. It would be canceled after five dates amassing millions in revenue but had no return value. It's rumored it lead to Hollywood selling out to Republic.

#### The Evergrowing Show Of Monica (2018 - 2019)

The Evergrowing Show of Monica was Monica's second world tour with the support of Republic Records in support of her second studio with some tracks from her first being featured on the tour. It amassed over $280 million dollars in revenue making it one of the best selling tours of the year. Monica performed in various sell-out arenas and venues throughout the world.

#### The Digitalized Show Of Monica (2020)

Following COVID-19 Lockdown regulations and all public gatherings being postponed or called off until further notice. Monica would announce her first virtual concert that would take place sometime in October to promote her second studio album accompanied with previous tracks from her discography.

##### Coachella Arts & Music Festival (2013)

- Appeared in June, 2013 with Nicki Minaj at Coachella closing out her set.

##### Rock In Rio (2013)

- Monica headlined the Rock In Rio 2013 event. She opened up with Destined for the first time since Coachella actively promoting the single while performing covers of various hits by four artists with the songs listed such as;

1. Emotions - Mariah Carey
2. We Found Love - Rihanna
3. Me Myself & I - Beyonce
4. Complicated - Avril Lavigne

She would close out the set with Complexity, alongside offer fans a teaser for her upcoming single later revealed to be *Wild Ones*.

## Career Awards

 American Music Awards
 Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist
 Billboard Music Awards
 People's Choice Awards
 2014