The singer is quick to point out that 'I'm not a victim, I'm a victor,' and said she wants her legacy to extend beyond just her reputation as a singer, songwriter and occasional actress. 'People have seen 'the artist Monica,' but they have never really seen 'the person Monica,' and the person Monica is really what creates her engaging personality.' 'I think this is her moment,' said her cousin and longtime manager, Melinda Dancil. While she's had success with singles like 'Don't Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days),' 'Angel of Mine' and her duet, 'The Boy Is Mine,' with singer Brandy, the 29-year-old is looking to break through to superstar status. She's happily settled in a committed relationship with her children's father, rapper Rocko, and currently starring in the BET show 'Monica: Still Standing.' A new album is set to be released in the new year. She witnessed the suicide of a despondent boyfriend and was involved with rapper C-Murder (whose real name is Corey Miller and who is the brother of rapper Master P) when he was arrested for the shooting death of a fan.īut those times are now behind the mother of two young sons. The singer, whose full name is Monica Denise Arnold, has overcome some terrible experiences.

'If they wanted drama, they would have had to have caught me 10 years ago.' 'I assumed would not want a reality show about my life as it really is, because my life is drama-free now,' said the Grammy Award-winning artist.

(CNN) - At first, R&B singer Monica wanted no part of reality television.

'I'm not a victim, I'm a victor,' the singer says.

She's survived rough times, including suicide of a boyfriend, imprisonment of another.

The mother of two says it's about faith and family, not drama.

Singer Monica has a new hit reality show on BET, 'Monica: Still Standing'.

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