Singer Nivea, known for her early 2000s hits, revealed in an interview on Tuesday that she was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year. The 44-year-old artist shared the news on the "Cadillac Chronicles" podcast, expressing gratitude for life and her ongoing treatment.
"I was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year, and I’m so grateful to God," Nivea said. "I’ve been going through treatment, and everything is going great so far. And I expect it to continue."
The Grammy nominee stated that the diagnosis has helped put things into perspective, leading her to live with what she described as "religious" gratitude. She emphasized that despite her health battle, she is actively pursuing her passions, including returning to music and attending school for audio engineering.
Leukemia is a cancer of the body's blood-forming tissues, such as bone marrow and the lymphatic system, according to the Mayo Clinic. Nivea did not specify which form of leukemia she has.
Nivea, whose birth name is Nivea B. Hamilton, rose to fame with hits like "Don't Mess With My Man," "Laundromat," and "Okay." She is the mother of four children. She was previously married to Terius "The-Dream" Nash, with whom she shares a daughter and twin sons. She also has a son with rapper Lil Wayne.
Fans expressed support for the singer in the comments section of the podcast's social media posts. Nivea previously discussed the support she received from her children's fathers, Lil Wayne and The-Dream, when she appeared on the reality series "Queens Court" in 2023.