R&B singer Normani is engaged to Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DeKaylin “DK” Metcalf, who announced their relationship at a news conference announcing his recent trade. The couple was introduced by Ciara and Russell Wilson in 2022 and has kept their romance mostly private until now.
Metcalf, 27, proposed to Normani during a family gathering in Houston the day before the announcement. He referred to her as his fiancée at the press conference, saying they were introduced through Wilson and congratulating him on the couple’s engagement.
Normani, 28, has been open about her past relationships and heartbreak in her music. The couple made their romance Instagram official in July 2023 but largely avoided the public eye until now. Ciara shared her excitement over the couple’s engagement on TikTok, jokingly suggesting she should expand her matchmaking services.
According to a recent study by The Knot, 16% of engaged couples met through mutual friends, making it one of the most common ways people find romantic partners. Friends can provide initial vetting and ensure that potential matches have aligned values.
Normani and Metcalf’s engagement is a success story for celebrities who have benefited from friends playing matchmaker. The couple’s relationship has been praised for its happiness and the inspiration it has brought to Normani’s music, with many fans excited to see them happy together.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/14/style/normani-dk-metcalf-engaged.html