ELK GROVE — It’s the anthem that was blasted globally in the summer of 2023: Victoria Monét’s “On My Mama.” The popular hit garnered the artist two of seven Grammy nominations for Best R&B Song and Best Record of the Year.
The singer who soared to great heights calls Sacramento home. The 34-year-old spent her high school days dancing through the halls of Elk Grove ‘s Sheldon High School.
We took a walk down memory lane alongside her longtime dance coach, Becky Hobgood, who gave us a glimpse inside Monét’s life as a teen destined for greatness.
“We just loved how she was gentle and kind with everyone,” Hobgood said. “Even though you could tell her talent was huge then, she didn’t abuse that in any way. She was a wonderful role model.”
Hobgood pulled out old yearbooks for us to flip through. Images of Monét over four years lined the pages.
Under her senior photo was a list of clubs and extracurriculars, but dance was her true love.