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Priscilla Renea Hamilton (born September 14, 1988), known professionally as Muni Long (pronounced "money long”; formerly known as Priscilla Renea),[2] is an American singer and songwriter from Gifford, Florida. Under her birth name, she signed with Capitol Records to release her debut studio album Jukebox (2009), which was met with positive critical reception despite failing to chart. She then spent the following decade co-writing songs for other artists, namely the singles "Promise This" by Cheryl, "California King Bed" by Rihanna, "Worth It" by Fifth Harmony, "Love So Soft" by Kelly Clarkson, "Imagine" by Ariana Grande, "Who Says" by Selena Gomez & the Scene, and the global hit "Timber" by Pitbull.[3]

She returned to her recording career in 2018, and released her second studio album, Coloured, independently in June of that year. She adopted the stage name Muni Long the following year,[4] and saw a commercial breakthrough with her 2021 single "Hrs and Hrs". A sleeper hit, the song peaked within the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100, led her to sign with Def Jam Recordings, and won Best R&B Performance at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards. Furthermore, it served as lead single for her third album, Public Displays of Affection: The Album (2022), which narrowly entered the Billboard 200. Her 2023 single, "Made for Me", was met with similar success and also peaked within the Billboard Hot 100's top 20; it preceded her fourth album, Revenge (2024), which was nominated for Best R&B Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards and failed to chart.

She has received three other Grammy Award nominations throughout her career, including for Best New Artist, Best R&B Song ("Hrs & Hrs"), and a nomination for Album of the Year through her work on Back of My Mind (2021) by H.E.R.[5]

Early life

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Priscilla Renea Hamilton was born on September 14, 1988 on her grandparents' farm in Indian River County's rural Gifford neighborhood west of Vero Beach, Florida, and graduated from Vero Beach High School in 2006.[6][7] Her father was a member of the Navy.[8] She has stated she began singing at age two but was uncomfortable singing around people until she was older.[1][9] She also was a part of a church's choir.[10] She later stumbled upon YouTube and began posting videos of herself singing in her room. Her first video was a rendition of "Cry Me a River" she submitted to a contest whose winner would sing with Justin Timberlake at the Grammy Awards, albeit she did not win.[11] She recorded videos of herself singing the dictionary and made her own songs independently.[1] Her channel eventually received over 30,000 subscriptions and she was given the opportunity to participate in MTV's Say What? Karaoke.[9]

Career

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2009–2010: Career beginnings and Jukebox

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Muni Long performing in 2009

In 2009, after garnering popularity on YouTube, at age 21, Long signed with Capitol Records under her birth name.[12] Her debut album was due for an October 20, 2009, release but was delayed for additional recording to occur. The album was preceded by the single "Dollhouse", which was released on August 18, 2009. The single failed to reach the Billboard Hot 100 but did reach number eleven on the Heatseekers singles chart,[13] No. 31 on the Hot Dance Club Songs becoming a mild chart success.[14][15]

Jukebox, was released on December 1, 2009. The record sold a mere 1,200 copies in its first week and failed to reach the Billboard 200. However, it did reach number twenty-three on the Billboard Heatseekers album chart, staying on the chart for one week.[16] Despite its commercial failure, the album was critically acclaimed.[17] Billboard highlighted her "knack for combining prose and poetry with catchy beats".[18] The second and final single, "Lovesick", was released on March 2, 2010, but failed to chart completely.[19]

2010–2018: Songwriting for other artists and Coloured

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Long began writing songs for other recording artists. In 2010, she co-wrote the UK number-one single "Promise This" by Cheryl ;[20] as well as "California King Bed", a track from Rihanna's fifth studio album, Loud, released in November 2010.[21] During late 2011, she took part in the ASCAP retreat, a songwriting event in France sponsored by Cain Foundation, Avid, Gibson and Sennheiser.[22] She continued her songwriting career, landing credits on 2011 and 2012 albums by Rihanna, Demi Lovato, Madonna, Mika, Selena Gomez & The Scene, Chris Brown and Little Mix.[23][24]

In 2013, Long was featured on B.o.B's song "John Doe" from his album Underground Luxury.[25] In 2014 she also contributed to Fifth Harmony's debut album Reflection, by co-writing the song "Worth It", being the album's third single; the song reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.[20][26] Long co-wrote Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert's 2014 hit duet, "Somethin' Bad", which was nominated for a Grammy Award, and reached number one on Billboard's Country Chart.[27] The song was later chosen by NBC Sports to replace "I Hate Myself for Loving You" by Joan Jett as the opening theme for its National Football League. Like Jett's song, "Somethin' Bad" was reworked to fit the broadcast's narrative as "Oh, Sunday Night" and was performed by Carrie Underwood, who recorded the original with Miranda Lambert.[28]

Long appeared as the vocalist on the 2015 single "Be Right There" by Diplo and Sleepy Tom. The track was given 'the hottest record in the world' title on the Annie Mac BBC Radio 1 Friday night show. The lyrics in "Be Right There" were taken from the 1992 single "Don't Walk Away" by Jade. In 2016, Long collaborated with Pusha T and Meek Mill on "Black Moses". The song served as part of The Birth of a Nation soundtrack album.[29][30]

In 2017, Long featured on Train's song "Loverman", from their album A Girl, a Bottle, a Boat. On April 6, 2018, Long released "Gentle Hands" and "Heavenly", the first two singles from her then-forthcoming album, Coloured. Music videos for both singles premiered online via Paper Magazine.[31] The album was released on June 22, 2018, marking nine years since Long's debut.[32] Her decision to title the album Coloured was called provocative by some, due to the racial stigma of the term "colored" in American history. In interviews, she explains that by spelling it with a "u", the word "our" appears in the middle as her statement of inclusivity.[33] NPR noted that as an African-American country album, Coloured is a "consciously confrontational statement".[34] Rolling Stone showcased "Family Tree" within the album as a song of "empowerment".[35] The song "Land of the Free", according to NPR, serves as "an appeal for empathy toward those who live in fear of racial profiling and police brutality".[36] Ashley Gorley co-wrote several tracks.[37] In 2018 she co-wrote "A No No" with Mariah Carey, featured in her fifteenth studio album Caution.[38]

2019–present: Breakthrough and Public Displays of Affection

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Renea began performing under the name "Muni Long" (pronounced "money long"[39]) in 2019. She debuted the name with her 2020 single "Midnight Snack" featuring Jacob Latimore, which was released alongside an accompanying music video in October of that year.[40] That same year, she was also credited for co-writing Ariana Grande's "Just like Magic" and "Six Thirty" from the album Positions. Explaining that Renea is the "protector of Priscilla", Long released her single titled "Build a Bae" featuring Yung Bleu in December 2020, her fourth single release since October. She previously released her debut extended play (EP) Black Like This, which celebrates Blackness , on November 13 under her co-founded label imprint, Supergiant Records.[12] This was followed by a seven-track EP Nobody Knows in July 2021. In November 2021, she released an eight-track EP titled Public Displays of Affection. Regarding the title, Long explained: "I really went in the studio writing the music and it was times I caught myself crying. I'm not the most touchy-feely person. So, for me, putting all my feelings on this project is sort of like my 'public display of affection'". Describing the EP as "intimate", Vibe ranked it as the 19th best R&B album of 2021.[41] Long also released a music video for the EP track "Hrs and Hrs", a song on which she "details what she can do for hours upon hours with her partner".[39] In January 2022, the track "Time Machine" started going viral on TikTok.[42][43]

In March 2022, Long signed with the record label Def Jam Recordings.[44] According to Vogue, Muni Long reflects Renea's "new strong, fabulous persona through fashion" as well as music, creating a new "fashion identity" with the help of celebrity stylist Jason Rembert. Discussing the notion of being a Black role model, she stated: "how you're introduced to someone is the way they will remember you, unless you are reintroduced", following up with: "I'm in the reintroduction process."[12]

On July 1, 2022, Long released the EP Public Displays of Affection Too, which was promoted by the singles "Pain", "Another", and "Baby Boo", the latter of which being a collaboration with rapper Saweetie.[45]

On September 14, 2022, Long announced that her third studio album (and debut under her current moniker) Public Displays of Affection: The Album would be released on September 23, 2022. The eighteen-track collection will feature every song from her prior two EPs (aside from "Just Beginning"), as well as six new tracks.[46]

On March 17, 2025, Long performed a rendition of "We Belong Together" at the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025. This was a tribute performance to Mariah Carey who would be receiving the Icon Award. In a comment to an iHeartRadio Instagram post, Long confirmed that Carey personally "chose [her] to honor her" at the awards ceremony.[47] On June 24, 2025, it was announced that Long would appear as a support act for Brandy and Monica's 2025 The Boy Is Mine Tour, alongside Kelly Rowland and Jamal Roberts; the tour is due to commence in October 2025, and finish in December 2025.[48][49]

Personal life

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Long has lived in Australia and subsequently Sydney since leaving Brisbane.[50][51] She has been diagnosed with lupus. Long is autistic.[52] She has cited litigation, battles with former management, plus the "whirlwind of being dropped, re-signed then dropped again from a label" as creative catalysts for her work.[53][54][55] She runs her own music label, Supergiant Records, named in reference to "the biggest star in the galaxy"[56]

Her song "Family Tree" was inspired by the time she was "kicked out of her family's home as a teenager".[37]

She attended Vero Beach High School, and worked at Bono's Bbq (Wilke's 14 Bones)[57][58]

Long has one son, which was revealed when she brought him on stage during the 11:11 Tour with Chris Brown.[59]

Discography

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Priscilla Renea/Muni Long discography
Studio albums4
EPs5
Singles24

Studio albums

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Title Details Peak chart positions
US
Heat
[60]
Jukebox 23
Coloured
  • Released: June 22, 2018
  • Label: White Rose Garden, Thirty Tigers
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
 —
Public Displays of Affection: The Album
  • Released: September 23, 2022
  • Label: Supergiant, Def Jam
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
 5
Revenge
  • Released: August 30, 2024
  • Label: Muni Long Inc, Def Jam
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
 8
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

EPs

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Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[61] 		US
Heat.
[60] 		US
R&B
[62]
Hello My Apple
  • Released: 2009
  • Label: Capitol
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 — — —
Black Like This
  • Released: November 13, 2020
  • Label: Supergiant, Create
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
 — — —
Nobody Knows
  • Released: July 14, 2021
  • Label: Supergiant, Def Jam
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
 — — —
Public Displays of Affection
  • Released: November 19, 2021
  • Label: Supergiant, Def Jam
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
 170 2 21
Public Displays of Affection Too
  • Released: July 1, 2022
  • Label: Supergiant, Def Jam
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
 — 8 —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Singles

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As lead artist

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Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[63] 		US
R&B/
HH
[64] 		US
R&B
[65] 		CAN
[66] 		NLD
[67] 		NZ
[68] 		UK
[69] 		UK
R&B
[70] 		UK
Indie
[71] 		WW
[72]
"Dollhouse" 2009 —[A] — — — — — — — — — Jukebox
"Lovesick" — — — — — — — — — —
"Gentle Hands" 2018 — — — — — — — — — — Coloured
"Heavenly" — — — — — — — — — —
"Family Tree" — — — — — — — — — —
"Midnight Snack"
(with Jacob Latimore) 		2020 — — — — — — — — — — Black Like This
"Breakin Up" — — — — — — — — — —
"Nekkid"
(with YFN Lucci) 		— — — — — — — — — —
"Build a Bae"
(featuring Yung Bleu) 		— — — — — — — — — — Nobody Knows
"Thot Thoughts"
(featuring Sukihana) 		2021 — — — — — — — — — —
"Bodies" — — — — — — — — — —
"Sneaky Link" — — — — — — — — — —
"No R&B"
(with Ann Marie) 		— — — — — — — — — — Public Displays of Affection and Public Displays of Affection: The Album
"Ain't Easy" — — — — — — — — — —
"Hrs and Hrs"
(solo or remix featuring August Alsina or Usher) 		2022 16 4 1 69 91 15 41 18 3 33
"Time Machine" — — 16 — — — — — — —
"Another"[77] — —[B] 12 — — — — — — — Public Displays of Affection Too and Public Displays of Affection: The Album
"Pain"[79] — — 19 — — — — — — —
"Baby Boo"
(with Saweetie) 		— —[C] 22 — — —[D] — — — —
"Made for Me"
(solo or remix with Mariah Carey) 		2023 20 8 2 62 —[E] 14
[82]		 36 14 — 45 Revenge
"Make Me Forget" 2024 — —[F] 16 — — — — — — —
"Ruined Me" — —[G] 10 — — —[H] — — — —
"Superpowers"[84][85] 2025 — —[I] — — — — — — — —
"Delulu"[87] TBA
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.
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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
[88] 		US
R&B/
HH
[89] 		US
Rap
[90] 		BEL
(FL)
Tip
[91] 		NLD
[91]
"John Doe"
(B.o.B featuring Priscilla) 		2013 69 18 10 6 32 Underground Luxury
"Sex (Remix)"
(MadeInParis featuring Muni Long) 		2022 — — — — — Non-album single
"Chainzzz"
(Kaliii featuring Muni Long) 		— — — — — Toxic Chocolate
"Honey"
(John Legend featuring Muni Long) 		— —[J] — — — Legend
"The Recipe"
(Babyface featuring Muni Long)[92] 		— — — — — Girls Night Out
"Mine"
(Tink featuring Muni Long)[93] 		— — — — — Pillow Talk
"Obvious"
(Craig David featuring Muni Long)[94] 		— — — — — 22 (Deluxe)
"Day N Night"
(Afrojack & Black V Neck featuring Muni Long)[95] 		— — — — — Non-album singles
"Obsession"
(Eric Bellinger featuring Muni Long)[96] 		— — — — —
"IYKYK"
(Alex Vaughn featuring Muni Long) 		— — — — — The Hurtbook (Homegirl Pack)
"Angel Pt. 1"
(Kodak Black and NLE Choppa featuring Jimin, Jvke and Muni Long) 		2023 65 18 11 — — Fast X: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
"Angel Pt. 2"
(Jvke featuring Jimin, Charlie Puth and Muni Long) 		— — — — — Non-album single
"My Body // Your Body"
(Snakehips featuring Muni Long) 		— — — — — Never Worry (Deluxe)
"Emotions"
(City Girls featuring Muni Long) 		— — — — — RAW
"The Moves"
(Neiked featuring Nile Rodgers and Muni Long) 		2024 — — — — — Non-album single
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Promotional singles

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Title Year Album
"Kiss Me" 2017 Non-album singles
"Luv Kanye" 2021
"Bald Head Bitch"
(featuring Monaleo)
"Plain Jane"
(with Femme It Forward)
"Just Beginning – Live"
"Santa Baby" 2022
"Still Work"
(with OG Parker and Ty Dolla Sign) 		2023
"Made for Me – Live" 2024

Other charted songs

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List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and originating album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US[citation needed]
"Don't Deserve"
(by GloRilla with Muni Long) 		2024 —[K] Glorious
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other guest appearances

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List of non-single and album guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Black & White" 2025 Teddy Swims I've Tried Everything but Therapy (Part 2)

Writing credits

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All writing credits adapted from Spotify unless otherwise noted.[97]

Year Artist Album Song
2008 Girlicious Girlicious "Here I Am"
2009 Cheryl 3 Words "Happy Hour"
2010 Messy Little Raindrops "Promise This"
"Hummingbird"
"Raindrops"
"The Flood"
Rihanna Loud "California King Bed"
2011 Chris Brown F.A.M.E. "Beg for It"[98]
Selena Gomez & The Scene When the Sun Goes Down "Who Says"
"Bang Bang Bang"
Kelly Rowland Here I Am "Work It Man"[98]
"Turn It Up"
Greyson Chance Hold On 'til the Night "Stranded"[98]
Demi Lovato Unbroken "Fix a Heart"
"Yes I Am"[98]
Cher Lloyd Sticks and Stones "Superhero"
Rihanna Talk That Talk "Watch n' Learn"
Mary J. Blige My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) "Don't Mind"[98]
Six D Non-album single "Best Damn Night"[98]
2012 Madonna MDNA "Gang Bang"
"Love Spent"
Chris Brown Fortune "Don't Wake Me Up"
Mika The Origin of Love "Popular Song"[98]
Bridgit Mendler Hello My Name Is... "All I See Is Gold"
"5:15"
Girls' Generation Girls' Generation II: Girls & Peace "I'm A Diamond"
Little Mix DNA "Turn Your Face"[98]
Sabi All I Want "Where They Do That At?"[98]
2013 Demi Lovato Demi "In Case"
K. Michelle Rebellious Soul "V.S.O.P."
Tamar Braxton Love and War "Tip Toe"
The Saturdays Living For the Weekend "Gentleman"
"Lease My Love"
Pitbull Meltdown "Timber"
Chrisette Michele Better "Snow"
2014 Miranda Lambert Platinum "Somethin' Bad"
FEMM Femm-Isation "Whiplash"[citation needed]
Mary J. Blige Think Like a Man Too "Wonderful"
2015 Fifth Harmony Reflection "Worth It"
"Going Nowhere"
Mariah Carey #1 to Infinity "Infinity"
Monica Code Red "I Miss Music"
Currensy Canal Street Confidential "Bottom of the Bottle"[98]
Charlie Puth Nine Track Mind "River"
2016 K. Michelle More Issues Than Vogue "Time"[98]
"Rich"
"All I Got"
"Memphis"[98]
Fifth Harmony 7/27 "Write on Me"
"Squeeze"
Nick Jonas Last Year Was Complicated "Touch"[98]
"Bacon"
Sabrina Carpenter Evolution "Thumbs"
Meek Mill, Pusha T The Birth of a Nation: The Inspired By Album "Black Moses"
Fantasia The Definition Of... "When I Met You"
2017 Brooke Candy, Sia Daddy Issues "Living Out Loud"
Kelly Clarkson Meaning of Life "Love So Soft"
ZZ Ward The Storm "Help Me Mama"
Train A Girl, a Bottle, a Boat "Drink Up"
"Crazy Queen"
K. Michelle Kimberly: The People I Used to Know "Brain on Love"
Tamar Braxton Bluebird of Happiness "Heart in My Hands"
Mary J. Blige Strength of a Woman "It's Me"
2018 Mariah Carey Caution "A No No"
David Guetta Non-album single "She Knows How to Love Me"
2019 Ariana Grande Thank U, Next "Fake Smile"
"Imagine"
Claudia Leitte Non-album single "Bandera"
2020 Ariana Grande Positions "Just like Magic"
"Six Thirty"
2021 Florida Georgia Line Life Rolls On "New Truck"


Awards and nominations

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Year Association Category Nominated Work Result Ref
2022 American Music Awards Favorite R&B Song "Hrs and Hrs" Nominated
Favorite Female R&B Artist Herself Nominated
BET Awards Best New Artist Nominated
Give Her FlowHERS Awards The Bloom Award Won [99]
Grammy Awards Album of the Year Back of My Mind (as songwriter) Nominated [100]
MTV Europe Music Awards Best Push "Baby Boo" Nominated
MTV Video Music Awards Push Performance of the Year Nominated [101]
People's Choice Awards The New Artist of 2022 Herself Nominated
Soul Train Music Awards Song of the Year "Hrs and Hrs" Nominated
The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's Award Won
Video of the Year Nominated
Best New Artist Herself Nominated
2023 Grammy Awards Best New Artist Nominated [102]
Best R&B Performance "Hrs and Hrs" Won
Best R&B Song Nominated
iHeartRadio Music Awards R&B Song of the Year Nominated [103]
R&B Artist of the Year Herself Nominated
Best New R&B Artist Won
2024 MTV Video Music Awards Best R&B "Made for Me" Nominated [104]
2025 Grammy Awards Best R&B Performance Won [105]
Best Traditional R&B Performance "Make Me Forget" Nominated
Best R&B Song "Ruined Me" Nominated
Best R&B Album Revenge Nominated
iHeartRadio Music Awards R&B Artist of the Year Herself Nominated [106]
R&B Song of the Year "Made for Me" Won

Filmography

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Release date Song Album Director Director of Photography Views
11.22.2021 HRS & HRS Public Displays of Affection Damien Sandoval Joshua Libertine 81,500,000+
07.13.2022 Baby Boo ft Saweetie Public Displays of Affection Too Jaquel Knight Doug Porter 1,400,000+
11.29.2021 IMU Public Displays of Affection 484,500+
11.18.2021 Time Machine Public Displays of Affection Damien Sandoval Joshua Libertine 18,750,000+
04.11.2022 Another Public Displays of Affection (Deluxe) Jon Primo Andrey Nikolaev 5,800,000+
05.12.2022 Pain Public Displays of Affection Too Muni Long 4,100,000+

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Priscilla Renea Hamilton (born September 14, 1988), known professionally as Muni Long, is an American R&B from .
She began her music career in the late 2000s as a songwriter, contributing to tracks for various artists before transitioning to a performing artist under the Muni Long moniker around 2020, a change she described as metaphorically ending her prior persona to pursue solo success.
Long gained prominence with the 2021 single "" from her debut Public Displays of Affection: The Album, which showcased her emotive vocal style and songwriting prowess, leading to chart success and industry acclaim.
Her follow-up hits, including "Made for Me" in 2023, further solidified her status, earning her the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance in 2025 for a live rendition, along with multiple nominations in R&B categories that year.
In recognition of her rapid ascent, she received the Rising Star Award at Billboard's event in 2025.

Early life

Upbringing and family influences

Priscilla Renea Hamilton, known professionally as Muni Long, was born on September 14, 1988, in the rural community of Gifford, , where she grew up on her grandparents' farm. Her family background featured musical elements, with her mother working as a singer and her biological father playing the , which contributed to an environment encouraging early artistic expression. Hamilton began singing at the age of two, performing initially for family members who recognized and nurtured her talent by providing opportunities to showcase it within the household. Her father's service in the U.S. Navy led to frequent relocations during her childhood, resulting in attendance at approximately twenty different schools before settling in the Vero Beach area, where she later graduated from . These family-driven moves exposed her to diverse settings but reinforced the centrality of music as a stable family influence and personal outlet. By age eight, Hamilton had composed her first original song, drawing directly from the supportive yet modest familial emphasis on self-taught amid economic and geographic instability typical of rural families. This early immersion in music, absent formal but rooted in parental examples, shaped her foundational approach to songwriting and , prioritizing raw emotional conveyance over structured .

Initial forays into music

Renea composed her first song at the age of eight. Her early exposure to music included participating in family singing sessions at church, where her parents, both capable vocalists, influenced her development. As a teenager residing in , she initiated her public musical efforts by uploading homemade videos to , beginning with cover versions of popular songs before progressing to original material. These postings, produced from her home, attracted online notice and marked her initial steps toward broader recognition in the industry. In 2008, at age 19, Renea relocated to , Georgia, for approximately two years to access music business networks, building on the momentum from her activity. This period represented her transition from informal experimentation to structured pursuit, though no commercial releases occurred prior to her signing with later that year.

Career beginnings

2009–2012: Independent releases and early recognition

In March 2009, Priscilla Renea released the digital EP Hello My Apple ahead of her full-length debut. This was followed by the remix EP for her debut single "" later that year, featuring edits by producers such as and Bimbo Jones. On December 1, 2009, she issued her debut studio album through , comprising 13 tracks of upbeat influenced by Renea's eclectic style likened to a jukebox selection. The album showcased her vocal range and songwriting, with production contributions from figures like and . Jukebox received positive reviews from critics for its energetic production and Renea's versatile performances, though it failed to achieve significant commercial traction, peaking outside major charts. Following the album's release, did not renew her artist deal, leading Renea to operate independently thereafter. During 2010–2012, she issued no further independent releases as a lead artist, instead channeling efforts into professional songwriting, which began yielding credits on tracks for other musicians. This pivot marked her early recognition as a behind-the-scenes talent, building on the foundational exposure from .

2013–2018: Pivot to professional songwriting

In the years following her early independent releases, Priscilla Renea transitioned to a full-time role as a professional songwriter, basing herself in to collaborate with established artists across pop, R&B, and genres. This pivot allowed her to leverage her compositional skills amid stalled solo prospects, as she later reflected on the industry pressures that redirected her efforts toward crafting hits for others. A pivotal achievement came in 2013 with her co-writing of "Timber," a collaboration for Pitbull featuring that debuted at number one on the and topped charts in multiple countries, marking her entry into global commercial success. The track's banjo-driven crossover appeal highlighted Renea's versatility in blending elements for broad radio play. Building on this momentum, Renea secured further credits in 2015 by co-writing "Worth It" for featuring , a single with trap influences that peaked at number three on the , sustained a 36-week chart run, and achieved quadruple platinum certification in the United States. She described the song's creation as merging three distinct ideas into a cohesive empowerment anthem, underscoring her process of refining hooks for market impact. Throughout the mid-2010s, Renea's portfolio expanded to include contributions for country artists like and , as well as R&B tracks such as Kelly Clarkson's 2017 single "" from the album Meaning of Life. By 2018, she co-wrote "" for , sampling Lil' Kim's "Crush on You" and appearing on Carey's album Caution, further demonstrating her adaptability amid ongoing industry hurdles like credit disputes and unequal compensation for songwriters. This era solidified her reputation, though she noted persistent challenges in authorship recognition and the emotional toll of prioritizing others' visions over her own artistry.

Solo breakthrough and evolution

2019–2021: Rebranding as Muni Long and viral success

In 2019, following the limited commercial impact of her second studio album Coloured released independently earlier that year, Priscilla Renea chose to rebrand her recording identity as , aiming to shed associations with her prior solo efforts and songwriter persona to relaunch her career on her own terms. This shift involved a deliberate break from recognizability, including a new visual style and strategic withdrawal from public-facing artist activities under her birth name. By 2020, she had co-founded the independent label Supa Dupa Fly Records, enabling greater creative control for her upcoming releases. Long's reintroduction as a lead artist gained momentum with independent singles throughout 2020 and early 2021, building toward her third , Public Displays of Affection, released on November 19, 2021, via . The EP featured sensual R&B tracks emphasizing romantic intimacy, marking a stylistic evolution toward more vulnerable, relationship-focused songwriting compared to her earlier pop-leaning work. A pivotal track from the EP, "," released as a single in 2021, began accumulating viral traction on by late that year through showcasing its emotive lyrics about devoted love. The song's organic spread on the platform, driven by short-form videos of couples and fans lip-syncing its chorus, propelled initial streaming gains and positioned it as Long's first entry on major charts, debuting on the Hot R&B Songs chart by December 2021. This grassroots momentum underscored the rebrand's success in resonating with audiences seeking authentic R&B expression amid shifting digital discovery trends.

2022–2025: Album releases, Grammy wins, and commercial peak

The viral breakthrough of "" in late 2021 led to Muni Long signing a partnership with via her Supergiant Records imprint on March 21, 2022. The single peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100, topped the R&B Songs chart, and sold over 3 million units in the United States. She released her debut studio album under the Muni Long moniker, Public Displays of Affection: The Album, on September 23, 2022, incorporating tracks from prior EPs including the hit single. "" subsequently won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance at the on February 5, 2023. Subsequent singles from the album, notably "Made For Me," achieved significant commercial traction, peaking at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, spending 13 weeks at number one on the R&B Digital Song Sales chart, and earning platinum certification. A featuring further boosted its visibility. The live version of "Made For Me" won Best R&B Performance at the 67th Annual on February 2, 2025, marking Long's second victory in the category. On August 30, 2024, Long released her second album, , which generated three number-one hits on the Adult R&B Airplay chart—"Make Me Forget," "Ruined Me," and "Superpowers"—the first album by a female artist to accomplish this since 2005. This run of radio dominance, coupled with Grammy accolades, represented the commercial zenith of her solo career to date. In October 2025, she issued the single "Delulu" from ongoing projects.

Songwriting legacy

Key collaborations and hits for other artists

Long co-wrote the UK number-one single for , released in November 2010 as the lead single from her album . In 2011, she contributed to Rihanna's from the album Loud, a track that reached number eight on the US and which Long later revealed she composed in approximately ten minutes. Her songwriting extended to pop and R&B hits, including "Don't Wake Me Up" for in 2012, which peaked at number ten on the , and "Who Says" for in 2010, reaching number 21. Long co-wrote "Timber" for Pitbull featuring , released in 2013, which topped the for three weeks and blended country elements she intentionally incorporated. In 2015, her composition "Worth It" for featuring from the album Reflection charted at number 12 on the Hot 100 and maintained presence for over 36 weeks, marking one of her contributions to girl group empowerment anthems. Later credits include "Just like Magic" and "Six Thirty" for Ariana Grande's 2020 album Positions, showcasing Long's versatility in contemporary pop. She also penned "V.S.O.P." for in 2013 and "Don't Mind" for in 2015, both R&B tracks that highlighted her genre-spanning prowess.
Song TitleArtist(s)Release YearPeak US Billboard Hot 100 Position
Promise This2010N/A (UK #1)
California King Bed20118
Don't Wake Me Up201210
Timber (feat. Kesha)Pitbull20131
Worth It (feat. )201512

Credits disputes and industry revelations

In late December 2024, Muni Long publicly accused of mishandling her contributions to Pitbull's 2013 hit "Timber" featuring , claiming the label assigned the song to Pitbull without her permission and required her to re-record the chorus after Kesha proved unable to hit the high notes in Long's original demo vocals. Long, who co-wrote the track's , post-chorus, and bridge alongside Breyan Isaacs, stated that label executives initially praised the demo but later exploited her vocal performance without proper consent, leading her to feel "played" by the process. This incident, which Long tied to broader patterns of songwriters being undervalued, prompted her to refuse future assignments writing "soulful" material for non-Black ("non-melanated") artists under the label, as she argued such stylistic demands often disregarded authentic cultural origins. Long has long highlighted systemic exploitation in songwriting, including financial hardships where creators endure long sessions without basic provisions like meals, describing it as treating songwriters "like " who must accept subservient roles to secure work. In a March 2024 interview, she detailed being underpaid relative to the hits she penned—such as Rihanna's "" and Chris Brown's "Don't Wake Me Up"—noting that advances and royalties often failed to reflect commercial success, forcing many to "steal" opportunities or endure hunger during eight-hour camps to survive. These revelations underscore her shift from behind-the-scenes work to performing under her own name, as she advocated for better recognition and compensation amid an industry where songwriters' inputs, including demos, are frequently repurposed without equitable credit or control.

Personal life

Relationships and family

Muni Long, born Priscilla Renea Hamilton, was raised in , by parents who recognized her musical talent early; her mother was a singer, and her biological father played the , with the family encouraging her to perform at weddings and churches from a young age. She began singing publicly at age two and composed her first song at eight, amid a household that included one brother. Long married Raysean Hairston in 2014 after meeting him in ; the couple co-founded Supergiant Records and collaborated professionally before their personal and business partnership dissolved. They share one son, whose name and birth year have not been publicly disclosed, though Long first referenced him in media appearances around her 2024 separation announcement. In August 2024, Long announced the end of their nine-year , citing a lack of time for "" amid allegations of Hairston's , including extramarital communications that surfaced post-split. By November 2024, she detailed the emotional toll in diary entries and new music, framing the as a pivotal shift toward while prioritizing motherhood. No prior long-term relationships have been publicly documented.

Business ventures and relocations

In 2014, Muni Long married Raysean Hairston, with whom she co-founded the independent record label Supergiant Records. The label, co-managed by Rashad Tyler and Chris Anokute, facilitated her transition to performing under the Muni Long moniker following years as a behind-the-scenes songwriter. On March 22, 2022, Supergiant entered a partnership with , a division of , enabling Long to release her music through the imprint while retaining operational control over her catalog and future projects. This deal capitalized on the viral success of her single "," which had amassed over 150 million streams by early 2022. Born Priscilla Renea Hamilton on September 14, 1988, in —a small community near Vero Beach—Long's early life involved multiple relocations due to her father's career in the U.S. Navy. At age 18, following a family dispute that led to her being asked to leave home, she moved to to independently pursue opportunities in the music industry, initially uploading demos to that attracted label attention. She has resided in since, basing her professional activities there amid her evolution from songwriter to recording artist.

Controversies and public statements

Demographic comments and backlash

In May 2025, during a Live session, Muni Long stated that criticism of her personality and attitude primarily came from Black women, remarking, "It's only ever Black women that say they don't like my personality." She elaborated that such detractors were the only demographic expressing dislike for her demeanor, contrasting it with support from her international fanbase in regions like and the . Long doubled down on these remarks in a subsequent six-minute video, responding to a user who accused her of generalizing as unsupportive of her hits like "." She asserted that had not initially embraced her music and warned against what she described as from the group, claiming other artists privately echoed similar complaints about fan interactions. These statements, which positioned as disproportionately critical despite their role in early viral success for tracks such as "" on platforms like , drew immediate pushback. The comments sparked widespread backlash on , particularly from who labeled them divisive and indicative of internalized bias or ingratitude toward a core supportive audience. Critics argued that Long overlooked Black women's contributions to her breakthrough, with some calling for boycotts or cancellation, while others defended her by pointing to patterns of intra-community scrutiny toward successful Black female artists. Long did not issue a formal apology, instead framing her response as a boundary against perceived . The episode highlighted tensions in artist-fan dynamics within Black music communities, amplified by the viral nature of discourse.

Artist feuds and creative refusals

In August 2025, Muni Long engaged in a public feud with singer after she criticized his 2004 hit "Must Be Nice" on , implying it promoted unrealistic expectations in relationships and jokingly calling Jennings a "hating a** n***a." Jennings responded by releasing a diss track titled "Made For This" on August 20, 2025, accusing Long of hypocrisy and shading her own success with songs like "." Long subsequently apologized on August 20, 2025, clarifying her comments were not intended as a personal attack and expressing respect for Jennings' work. Long has also publicly detailed creative refusals in her songwriting career. In April 2022, she revealed ghosting rapper Drake on a potential collaboration opportunity due to interference from a jealous then-boyfriend, who discouraged the partnership out of insecurity. More notably, in December 2024, Long disclosed rejecting a request from president to write "soulful" songs for "non-melanated" (non-Black) artists during a label meeting, stating she walked away to avoid contributing to what she viewed as inauthentic appropriation of Black musical styles. She emphasized in a post on December 25, 2024, her stance against providing such material to artists outside her cultural background, sparking discussions on industry practices.

Musical style and influences

Genre blending and lyrical themes

Muni Long's music is rooted in and , incorporating melodic structures and vocal runs reminiscent of 1990s slow jams, while drawing on her extensive songwriting experience across genres to infuse pop accessibility, hip-hop rhythms, and occasional country-tinged storytelling. This versatility stems from her self-described "bootcamp" in crafting hits for artists in pop, rap, country, and R&B, enabling her to adapt to any track's energy and produce complete songs rapidly, blending soulful harmonies with innovative production. For instance, her adoption of the "Muni Long" persona marked a deliberate shift to R&B from earlier pop and country explorations under Priscilla Renea, fusing these with influences like Prince, , and for a sound emphasizing emotional depth over genre constraints. In balancing modern R&B trends with classic elements, Long prioritizes musicianship and chord progressions inspired by albums like D’Angelo's (1995), which she credits for its "very Black" authenticity and layered instrumentation, allowing her to experiment with deeper harmonies without alienating contemporary audiences. Her tracks often integrate spiritual undertones—reflected in her stage name derived from the word for "sage"—with streetwise hip-hop edges, as seen in nods to artists like , creating a hybrid that reinvents R&B by looking backward while advancing forward. Lyrically, Long's work explores the intricacies of romantic love, , and personal resilience, often translating lived experiences into diaristic narratives of emotional connection and growth, as in (2021), which celebrates unconditional devotion amid intimacy. Themes of heartache, sex, and self-empowerment recur across her catalog, with singles like "Made for Me" (2023) delving into idealized partnership and hits from Public Display of Affection: The Album (2022) emphasizing raw relational dynamics. On her 2024 album , nominated for Best R&B Album at the , she confronts post-divorce renewal, motherhood, and self-acceptance through intimate, confessional verses that prioritize authenticity over commercial polish. These motifs underscore her commitment to writing from real-life "frequencies," ensuring lyrics resonate as honest reflections rather than fabricated tropes.

Evolution from songwriter to performer

Priscilla Renea Hamilton, who later adopted the stage name , initially pursued a performing career after being discovered on and signing with as a teenager. She released her debut album ...Is Not Dead in 2009, followed by Ladies in the Parlor in 2011, but neither achieved significant commercial success, prompting a shift toward professional songwriting. By 2008, Hamilton had secured her first songwriting credit on "Here I Am" by , marking the start of a prolific phase writing for major artists. She co-wrote hits including "Who Says" for in 2010, "Promises" for in 2012—which became her first number-one single—and tracks for , , and , earning Grammy nominations for her contributions. This period solidified her reputation in the industry, with over 100 credited songs, though she grew dissatisfied with being typecast solely as a behind-the-scenes writer. In 2018, after releasing her final project under the Priscilla Renea moniker, Hamilton decided to reinvent herself to prioritize performing her own music. Adopting the name Muni Long in 2019—derived from "money" slang and her height—she wiped her presence, underwent a stylistic overhaul, and focused on artist development, signing with Supreme Music/Def Jam Records. The transition gained momentum in 2020 with the release of her EP Black Like This under the new persona, but her breakthrough as a performer came in 2021 with the viral success of "" from the album Public Displays of Affection: The Album. The single, written in 20 minutes, peaked at number 12 on the , earned a Grammy for Best R&B Performance, and showcased her vocal prowess and songwriting in a leading , affirming her into a solo artist. Subsequent releases like "Made for Me" in 2023 further established her as a charting performer, blending her songwriting expertise with personal artistry.

Reception and impact

Critical assessments

Critics have praised Muni Long's full-length debut Public Displays of Affection: The Album (2022) for blending vintage R&B production with candid explorations of romance and sensuality, evidenced by tracks like "Hrs and Hrs," which employs deceptively simple melodies to highlight her elastic vocal phrasing. The album's strengths lie in its warmth, innovation, and unapologetic lyricism on topics such as heartbreak in "Time Machine" and relational dynamics in "Cartier," distinguishing it from her earlier, less impactful releases under the name Priscilla Renea. Her follow-up Revenge (2024) garnered enthusiastic reviews for deepening these elements through soulful ad-libs, riff-heavy performances, and production ranging from piano-driven ballads to hip-hop-inflected beats reminiscent of . Entertainment Focus called it the strongest R&B album of 2024 to date, commending its authentic commitment to influences amid modern trends and its thematic focus on self-worth, relational trauma, and via hooks that underscore emotional resilience. More broadly, Long's output has been assessed as part of R&B's recent evolution toward emotionally raw and physically evocative expressions, revitalizing the genre's erotic core after a period of commercial stagnation on charts like Billboard's R&B ranking. While user aggregates reflect some division over vocal delivery on select tracks, professional critiques emphasize her songwriting maturity and vocal command as key to her transition from behind-the-scenes contributor to foreground artist.

Commercial achievements and cultural influence

Muni Long's breakthrough single "Hrs and Hrs," released independently in November 2021, peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 2022, driven by 11.5 million U.S. streams in a single week and subsequent sales. The track topped the Adult R&B Airplay chart for three weeks and earned 3× Platinum certification from the RIAA for over 3 million equivalent units sold in the U.S. by February 2025. This success prompted her signing with Def Jam Recordings and propelled her debut major-label album, Public Displays of Affection: The Album, onto the Billboard 200 chart in September 2022. Subsequent releases reinforced her radio dominance in R&B formats. "Made for Me" ascended to number 1 on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart in June 2025, after peaking at number 2 earlier with "," and received Platinum certification for surpassing 1 million units. "Superpowers," from her 2024 album , claimed her third number 1 on Adult R&B Airplay in April 2025, extending a streak of consistent airplay hits. These singles collectively amassed millions of streams and sales, establishing Long as a top performer in R&B metrics despite limited crossover to pop chart summits. Long's work has influenced by emphasizing raw emotional narratives and genre-blending production, fostering a resurgence of authentic vocal-driven tracks amid streaming-era fragmentation. Her viral breakthroughs, particularly via and radio, have shaped playlist curation and inspired emerging artists to prioritize lyrical intimacy over formulaic hooks, as evidenced by her recognition as a Rising Star at Billboard's event in March 2025. This impact underscores a shift toward performer-songwriters reclaiming R&B's core traditions of personal storytelling, countering industry trends favoring collaborative production over individual artistry.

Discography

Studio albums

Muni Long released her debut studio album, Public Displays of Affection: The Album, on September 23, 2022, through Supergiant Records and . The 18-track collection expanded upon her 2021 EP of the same name, incorporating additional material centered on themes of intimacy and relationships, with production from contributors including and Charlie Heat. Key singles included "Hrs and Hrs," which earned a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance, and "To Do List (To the Right Thing)". Her follow-up studio album, , arrived on August 30, 2024, via the same labels. Comprising 16 tracks, it features guest appearances from , , and Masego, and emphasizes themes of empowerment and retribution in romance, led by the single "Made for Me," which peaked at number 20 on the Hot 100. Additional singles "Make Me Forget" and "Ruined Me" both reached number one on the Adult R&B Airplay chart. The album did not enter the 200.

Extended plays

Under the stage name Priscilla Renea, Muni Long released her debut extended play Hello My Apple in March 2009, consisting of five tracks including "Dollhouse" and "Baby Please." As Muni Long, her first EP Black Like This arrived on November 13, 2020, through Supergiant Records and Create Music Group, featuring seven tracks such as "Nekkid," "Polaroid," and "Bodies," which explored themes of body positivity and self-expression. This was followed by Nobody Knows on July 14, 2021, a seven-track project including "Build A Bae" featuring , "Thot Thoughts" with , and "Sneaky Link," emphasizing unfiltered relationship dynamics. Public Displays of Affection, released November 19, 2021, contained eight songs like the viral hit "" and "No R&B" featuring , marking her shift toward mainstream R&B recognition. The subsequent Public Displays of Affection Too EP debuted July 1, 2022, with tracks including "Pain," "Another," "Baby Boo" featuring , and "Crack," serving as a precursor to her full-length album of the same series.
TitleRelease dateLabel(s)Tracks
Hello My AppleMarch 20095
Black Like ThisNovember 13, 2020 / 7
Nobody KnowsJuly 14, 2021 / Create7
Public Displays of AffectionNovember 19, 2021Def Jam8
Public Displays of Affection TooJuly 1, 2022Def Jam7

Singles as lead artist

Muni Long's singles as lead artist gained prominence starting with her 2021 breakthrough track "Hrs and Hrs", which topped the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart after going viral on TikTok and peaked at number 16 on the Hot 100. The song, from her album Public Displays of Affection: The Album, marked her first major commercial success as a performer following years as a songwriter. Subsequent releases built on this momentum, with "Made for Me" issued on , 2023, reaching number 20 on the Hot 100 and number one on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart. This single preceded her 2024 album and featured , including one with , amplifying its radio and streaming impact. From , follow-up singles included "Make Me Forget" (May 31, 2024), which hit number one on Adult R&B Airplay; "Ruined Me" (July 26, 2024), achieving the same chart-topping status for two weeks; and "Superpowers" (2025), securing another Adult R&B Airplay number one. These tracks underscored her dominance in R&B radio formats, with "Make Me Forget" marking her first crossover number one there after prior peaks at number two for "" and "Made for Me". Earlier efforts under the Muni Long moniker, such as "Midnight Snack" featuring (2021) from Public Displays of Affection: The Album, and tracks from her 2020 EP Nobody Knows like "", received limited chart traction but laid groundwork for her performer pivot. More recent non-album singles include "Delulu" (2025) and "Slow Grind" (2025), continuing her output of introspective R&B ballads.
TitleYearAlbum/EPUS Hot 100 peakUS Hot R&B Songs peakUS Adult R&B Airplay peak
"Hrs and Hrs"2021Public Displays of Affection: The Album1612
"Made for Me"20232082
"Make Me Forget"2024——1
"Ruined Me"2024——1
"Superpowers"2025——1
Note: Dashes indicate no peak in the top 10 or charting; positions sourced from metrics. Certifications for "" include 3× Platinum by the RIAA for three million sales. Muni Long provided featured vocals on Jacob Latimore's " Snack," a track from his 2021 album Public Displays of Affection: The Album, blending flirtatious R&B elements. She collaborated with on "," included on his 2022 album , where her soulful contribution complemented Legend's sensual delivery. In 2024, Long appeared on MC Lyte's "Thank You," featuring , from Lyte's project emphasizing themes of gratitude and female empowerment in hip-hop and R&B. That October, she joined on "I Do," a romantic highlighting mutual commitment. Later that year, Long contributed to Eminem's "Angel Pt. 2," a multi-artist feature on The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) alongside artists including and , incorporating her R&B style into the album's eclectic production. Extending into 2025, Long featured on the remix of Leon Thomas's "" with , enhancing the original's emotional depth on relationships. These appearances showcase her versatility as a guest vocalist across R&B, hip-hop, and pop contexts, often drawing on her songwriting background for lyrical cohesion.

Awards and nominations

Grammy Awards

Muni Long received her first Grammy Award nomination in 2022 as a songwriter for the track "Process" from H.E.R.'s album Back of My Mind. At the 65th Annual Grammy Awards held on February 5, 2023, Long won Best R&B Performance for her single "Hrs and Hrs". She was also nominated in the Best New Artist and Best R&B Song categories for the same song. For the 67th Annual Grammy Awards on February 2, 2025, Long secured four nominations across the R&B categories, the most in that field. These included Best R&B Album for her sophomore album Revenge, Best Traditional R&B Performance for "Make Me Forget", Best R&B Performance for "Made For Me (Live On BET)", and Best R&B Song for "Ruined Me". She won Best R&B Performance, marking her second victory in the category.
YearCategoryNominated workResult
2022Best R&B Song (songwriter credit)"Process" ( feat. Muni Long)Nominated
2023Best New ArtistN/ANominated
2023Best R&B Song""Nominated
2023Best R&B Performance""Won
2025Best R&B AlbumNominated
2025Best Traditional R&B Performance"Make Me Forget"Nominated
2025Best R&B Performance"Made For Me (Live On )"Won
2025Best R&B Song"Ruined Me"Nominated

Other recognitions

In addition to her Grammy achievements, Muni Long received the Rising Star Award, presented by Honda Stage, at the event on March 31, 2025, recognizing her emerging influence in the music industry. She earned nominations at the for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, competing alongside artists such as , , , , , and Victoria Monét. For the 2025 , Long was nominated in the categories of Favorite Female R&B Artist and Favorite Female R&B Song for "Made for Me." At the 2025 , she received nominations for R&B Artist of the Year and R&B Song of the Year for "Made for Me," highlighting the track's airplay and streaming success. Long's live performance of "Made for Me" at the 2023 BET Soul Train Awards garnered significant acclaim, later contributing to its Grammy recognition, though no separate Soul Train-specific award was conferred.

Performances and media

Live tours and collaborations

Muni Long participated in live performances primarily through festivals and as a supporting artist on major R&B tours up to 2025, without leading her own dedicated concert series. In 2025, she served as a special guest on Brandy and Monica's co-headlining "The Boy Is Mine Tour," produced by the Black Promoters Collective, sharing stages with , , and Jamal Roberts on select dates. The tour launched on October 16, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio, with subsequent arena shows in cities including , , Greensboro, and [Los Angeles](/page/Los Angeles) through December. This collaboration highlighted Long's integration into a lineup of established R&B acts, where she performed selections from her catalog alongside the headliners' sets, fostering intergenerational fan engagement. Earlier in the year, Long appeared at the Essence Festival in New Orleans in July, delivering a set that underscored her rising prominence in live R&B showcases. Beyond the tour, Long engaged in notable live collaborations, including a surprise onstage pairing with Amerie at Coachella in April 2025, where they performed Amerie's 2005 hit "1 Thing." Such appearances demonstrated her versatility in joining veteran artists for high-profile festival moments, though her live work remained secondary to studio output and media spots prior to the 2025 tour dates.

Television and film appearances

Muni Long, performing under her birth name Priscilla Renea earlier in her career, appeared on the music-focused series Secret Genius in a 2018 episode, where she showcased her songwriting contributions. She performed "Hrs and Hrs" as a musical guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on February 21, 2022. In a subsequent appearance on the same program on February 27, 2024, she delivered a live rendition of "Made For Me." At the 2023 BET Awards, Long took the stage for a performance while publicly acknowledging the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike. Long served as a performer on the season 25 finale of The Voice on May 23, 2024, singing "Made For Me" in an all-white ensemble. She performed "Made For Me" at the 2025 Grammy Premiere Ceremony on February 7, 2025, highlighting the track's recent Grammy win for Best R&B Performance. On October 16, 2025, Long appeared on , discussing her Grammy win and performing selections from her catalog. No on-screen acting roles in films have been credited to Long; her contributions to motion pictures, such as (2023), (2017), (2016), and (2011), are limited to soundtrack compositions.

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