Jhené Aiko delivered one of the most emotional speeches of the evening at the 2025 Femme It Forward Give Her FlowHERS Gala in Beverly Hills on Nov. 21, where she received the Glow Getter Award and opened up about the difficult year she has faced. The Grammy-nominated singer grew visibly teary-eyed as she reflected on the personal challenges that shaped her in 2025, offering a rare glimpse into a chapter she described as one of the toughest of her life.
Aiko began her speech by acknowledging the friends and family members who stood by her during the difficult moments. “My tribe behind me… Taz. And August. My sister and my father, Jessica, Trey, Caroline, Crystal,” she said, her voice catching as she looked toward the audience.
Turning her attention back to the honor she was receiving, the singer admitted she found the moment bittersweet. “I thought it was ironic that I was getting that Glow Getter award because this year has been probably one of the hardest years of my life.”
Her honesty struck an immediate chord in the room — and even more strongly online. Within minutes of the speech circulating, fans began sharing clips and comments across social media.
Jhené Aiko Delivers Heartfelt Speech At Give Her FlowHERS Gala
Many speculated about what may have contributed to the hardships she referenced. Many wondered whether Aiko was alluding to the emotional impact of her recent breakup, though she did not mention any names onstage.
Aiko then contrasted her current struggles with a period she described as peaceful and centered. “A few years ago, I was in a really good, balanced, serene place, and I was all of love and light, and I was playing sound bowls, and I was super zen,” she said.
She added that during that time she was “starting my wellness business, gotoheal.com,” a project built around mindfulness and healing.
The singer’s reflection on the difference between past calm and this year’s turbulence sparked even more conversation online, but Aiko kept her message grounded in gratitude. By focusing on the people she calls her “tribe” and the healing practices she continues to lean on, she offered a heartfelt reminder of resilience — even as she chose to keep the details of her struggles private.
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