Nivea reveals leukemia diagnosis at 44 amid treatment
R&B singer Nivea, 44, revealed she was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year and is undergoing treatment that she says is going great so far. The Grammy-nominated artist shared the news on Cadillac Chronicles, saying the diagnosis put life in perspective.
Key Takeaways
- Nivea disclosed a leukemia diagnosis from earlier this year on the July 21 episode of Cadillac Chronicles.
- She said treatment is going great so far and she expects that progress to continue.
- The “Laundromat” singer did not specify which type of leukemia she has.
- She is back into music, studying audio engineering, and focusing time on her children.
What did Nivea say about her leukemia diagnosis?
Nivea opened up when host Mr. Brian Freeman asked what she was most thankful for during the Tuesday, July 21 episode of Cadillac Chronicles, the drive-and-talk series known for “Culture in Motion.”
“Well, first of all, I was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year, and I’m so grateful to God. I’ve been going through treatment, and everything is going great so far. And I expect it to continue. Amen, amen, amen,” she said, according to People.
The Grammy-nominated “Okay” and “Laundromat” singer, born Nivea B. Hamilton, remained upbeat on the ride and added that she was “very grateful for life.” Follow more celebrity breaking news as artists share personal updates.
How has the diagnosis changed Nivea’s outlook?
Nivea said the health battle has sharpened her sense of what matters. She framed the moment as a reminder that life can shift without warning.
“It’s so cliche to say you don’t know the time nor the hour, but it’s true and it just helped me put a lot of things in perspective, and I live in gratitude, like, religiously, and I’m just grateful for everything,” she told Freeman.
She did not disclose which type of leukemia she has. Leukemia is a cancer that attacks the body’s blood-forming tissues, including bone marrow and the lymphatic system, according to the Mayo Clinic, as cited by People.
Is Nivea still working on music while in treatment?
Yes. Nivea said she has no plans to slow down and is pursuing creative goals alongside care. “I’m doing things I wanna do,” she said. “I’m definitely back into my music, and I’m going to school for audio engineering. I’ve always wanted to learn how to engineer, and mixing engineering in particular.”
She also stressed family time, saying she was loving on her children and taking every opportunity that comes her way. The artist was married to The-Dream from 2004 to 2008; they share daughter Navy Talia and twin sons London and Christian. She also has a son, Neal, with Lil Wayne.
Nivea’s message centered on gratitude and steady progress rather than medical specifics. Fans following her career now have her own words: treatment is underway, she feels optimistic, and she is choosing music, school, and family while she heals.