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R&B sensation Monica has always been intimately acquainted with the theme of love. Love forms the core of her music, from heart-wrenching ballads to infectious club hits. Love also plays a central role in her personal life. As a single mother of three, Monica has had her share of relationships that have served as inspiration for some of her biggest hits. While her recent divorce signaled her freedom to rekindle an old flame, some fans believe she has found a whole new love.
Monica entered the music industry at a very young age, signing her first deal with Rowdy Records at the tender age of 12. Collaborating with hitmaker Dallas Austin, she began making mature songs about heartbreak and compromise, leading to several hits from her debut album “Miss Thang,” including “Don’t Take it Personal,” “Before You Walk Out My Life,” and “Why I Love You So Much.”
In her personal life, Monica was eager to experience the love she had been singing about. Rumors even swirled about her crush on Tupac, with some reports suggesting she camped outside the studio to meet him. However, it was C-Murder, Master P’s brother, who entered Monica’s life during the mid-90s. The introduction reportedly came courtesy of Foxy Brown. C-Murder, who is a decade older than Monica, began dating her around this time. It’s unclear whether they started dating when she was underage. Unfortunately, C-Murder’s murder trial in 1999 led to a life sentence, prompting Monica to move on.
Monica’s second relationship had a profound impact on her life and career. Her relationship with Jarvis Weems significantly slowed down her career. She tried to support him through his struggles with depression and mental illness. Tragically, in 2000, Weems took his own life, shooting himself in the head with Monica present in the car. This traumatic event derailed her career, leading the record label to postpone her album, “All Eyez on Me,” which would eventually be rebranded as “After the Storm.”
By the mid-2000s, Monica had transitioned into family life and began having children with another rapper, Rodney “Rocko” Hill. They started dating the same year Weems passed away and had two children, along with two failed engagements, before ending their relationship in 2010. Their tumultuous relationship was documented in Monica’s BET series, “Monica: Still Standing.” Monica’s children with Rocko are Rodney Hill Jr. and Romelo Montez Hill.
