L'OFFICIEL breaks down the couple's complete relationship timeline leading up to their engagement.

Step aside, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-relationship-timeline-dating-football-chiefs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Taylor and Travis</a>&mdash;there's a new singer-athlete duo making waves. <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/tags/normani" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Normani</a> and DK Metcalf have quickly become another celebrity couple everyone seems to be rooting for. The singer and the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/taylor-swift-nfl-outfits" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NFL</a> star first sparked dating rumors in 2023, and over the past two years, their relationship has blossomed into a deep and loving partnership, culminating in their recent engagement.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/normani-best-style-moments-fifth-harmony-album" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Normani</a>, best known for her time in Fifth Harmony and her solo career as an R&amp;B and pop artist, has consistently been a topic of conversation in the music industry. Her highly anticipated album Dopamine, which released June 14, 2024, further solidified her as a powerhouse, with some tracks even being inspired by her romance with Metcalf.
DK Metcalf, a star wide receiver initially playing for the Seattle Seahawks, has built a reputation as one of the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/kylie-kelce-jason-kelce-wife" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NFL&rsquo;s </a>most dynamic and talented athletes. His on-field success and personal milestones&mdash;including his recent trade to the Pittsburgh Steelers&mdash;have only been amplified by his relationship with Normani, making them a beloved power couple.
Below is a timeline of their relationship, from their first public appearance to their engagement announcement.

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The couple was first rumored to be dating after they were seen on a dinner date at Giorgio Baldi in Los Angeles. Paparazzi shared photos of the two together, sparking speculation among fans and media.

One month after the initial rumors, Normani seemed to confirm their relationship by sharing a photo of them together on Instagram. The couple attended Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett&rsquo;s wedding to Lauren Jackson.&nbsp;

Normani shared a few details about her relationship during an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt7fyy0PsDA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview with </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt7fyy0PsDA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Elle</a>, revealing that her friend, singer Ciara, introduced her to Metcalf. &ldquo;She&rsquo;s the one that did set me and my man up,&rdquo; Normani said to Elle. She also let fans in on a playful side of their relationship, recalling a fun prank call between the two.

In an <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/normani-dopamine-janet-jackson-brandy-fifth-harmony-interview-1235033005/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview with </a><a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/normani-dopamine-janet-jackson-brandy-fifth-harmony-interview-1235033005/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rolling Stone</a> ahead of the release of her album Dopamine, Normani opened up even more about her romance.
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m happy. I am very happy. Definitely an answered prayer,&rdquo; she said of her relationship with Metcalf. She also shared that Metcalf had even inspired some songs on the album, further solidifying their deep connection.

Normani and Metcalf announced their engagement during a press conference where Metcalf discussed his trade from the Seattle Seahawks to the Pittsburgh Steelers. He proudly asked his fianc&eacute;e to show off her ring and shared the romantic details of his proposal.
For the proposal itself, he got creative: &ldquo;I started sending her flowers with a story, and then the last letter on the flower was &lsquo;Will you marry me?&rsquo; And she said yes.&rdquo;
As they prepare for their next chapter, fans can&rsquo;t wait to see what&rsquo;s next for Normani and DK Metcalf, both personally and professionally.

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Normani and NFL Star DK Metcalf's Complete Relationship Timeline

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