Monica American Singer Born 1980 in College Park
Monica · singer and singer-songwriter · American
Latest Videos From Monica’s YouTube Channel
Brandy & Monica - The Boy Is Mine Tour Tickets On Sale Now!!
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Brandy & Monica: The Boy Is Mine Tour Visualizer
The making of The Boy Is Mine Remix…such an indescribable joy & nostalgia that’s moved me immensely!
Monica joins Nicki Minaj's "Pink Friday Two World Tour" this year! 💗
Monica on Social Media
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- Followers
- 13M @monicadenise
- Engagement rate
- 0.71% about average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 91,565
- Average comments
- 1,249 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Biography
Monica (24 October 1980, College Park) is an American singer. The YouTube account had 1.4M subscribers when last counted in March 2025.
Early life
She attended North Clayton High School.
Career
She has 10 albums and 35 singles on record, released between 1995 and 2022. Her listed releases run from Before You Walk Out of My Life (1995) to Friends (2022). Her music is listed under hip-hop and soul. Arista Records is listed as her label. On screen, the records list 3 credits, among them Monica: Still Standing (2009) and Love Song (2000).
Recognition
She won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1998 for The Boy Is Mine. Monica also has received a BET Her Award (2010). Her nominations include the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1998 for The Boy Is Mine. Altogether, 2 wins and 16 nominations are listed.
Personal life
Former marriages on record are to Shannon Brown (2010 to 2019, divorced).
Discography
45 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Friends | Single |
| 2019 | Commitment | Single |
| 2015 | Code Red | Album |
| 2015 | Just Right for Me | Single |
| 2012 | It All Belongs to Me | Single |
| 2012 | New Life | Album |
| 2012 | Without You | Single |
| 2011 | Anything (To Find You) | Single |
| 2011 | Until It's Gone | Single |
| 2010 | Always | Single |
| 2010 | Everything to Me | Single |
| 2010 | Here I Am | Single |
| 2010 | Love All Over Me | Single |
| 2010 | Still Standing | Album |
| 2009 | Trust | Single |
Show all 45 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Hell No (Leave Home) | Single |
| 2007 | Monica: Made Mixtape | Album |
| 2007 | Sideline Ho | Single |
| 2006 | A Dozen Roses (You Remind Me) | Single |
| 2006 | Everytime tha Beat Drop | Single |
| 2006 | The Makings of Me | Album |
| 2004 | U Should've Known Better | Single |
| 2003 | After the Storm | Album |
| 2003 | Dance Vault Remixes: Get It Off/Knock Knock | Album |
| 2003 | Get It Off | Single |
| 2003 | Knock Knock | Single |
| 2003 | So Gone | Single |
| 2002 | All Eyez on Me | Single |
| 2002 | All Eyez on Me | Album |
| 2002 | Too Hood | Single |
| 2001 | Just Another Girl | Single |
| 2000 | I've Got to Have It | Single |
| 1999 | Gone Be Fine | Single |
| 1999 | Inside | Single |
| 1999 | Street Symphony | Single |
| 1998 | Angel of Mine | Single |
| 1998 | The Boy Is Mine | Album |
| 1998 | The Boy Is Mine | Single |
| 1998 | The First Night | Single |
| 1997 | For You I Will | Single |
| 1996 | Like This and Like That | Single |
| 1995 | Before You Walk Out of My Life | Single |
| 1995 | Don't Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days) | Single |
| 1995 | Miss Thang | Album |
| Why I Love You So Much / Ain’t Nobody | Single |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 16 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | BET Her Award | Won | |
| 1998 | Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals | The Boy Is Mine | Won |
| 2010 | BET Award for Viewer's Choice | Everything to Me | Nominated |
| 2010 | BET Her Award | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Grammy Award for Best R&B Album | Still Standing | Nominated |
| 2007 | Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Album, Female | The Makings of Me | Nominated |
| 2000 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Female Artist | Nominated | |
| 1999 | Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Group, Band or Duo | The Boy Is Mine | Nominated |
| 1998 | Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals | The Boy Is Mine | Nominated |
| 1998 | Grammy Award for Record of the Year | The Boy Is Mine | Nominated |
| 1998 | MTV Video Music Award for Best R&B Video | Nominated | |
| 1998 | MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year | Nominated | |
| 1998 | Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Female | For You I Will | Nominated |
| 1997 | Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Female | Why I Love You So Much | Nominated |
Show all 18 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Album, Female | Miss Thang | Nominated |
| 1996 | Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist | Nominated | |
| 1996 | Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Female | Like This and Like That | Nominated |
Filmography
3 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009– | Monica: Still Standing | TV series | |
| 2000 | Boys and Girls | Film | |
| 2000 | Love Song | Film |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Monica?
Monica is 46 years old, born on 24 October 1980 in College Park.
What is Monica’s nationality?
Monica is American, born in College Park.
Who has Monica been married to?
Monica’s marriages on record are to Shannon Brown (2010 to 2019).
Has Monica won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including BET Her Award (2010).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q231487), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: WBLS · CC BY 3.0
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