R&B singer Nivea has revealed that she was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year and is currently undergoing treatment.

The Grammy-nominated artist shared the update during an appearance on the Atlanta interview and performance series Cadillac Chronicles. She said her treatment is going well and spoke about approaching life through faith and gratitude.

The Los Angeles Times reported that Nivea did not disclose the specific type of leukemia she is being treated for.

Nivea Says Treatment Is Going Well

Nivea described herself as optimistic about her progress.

She told the program, "I’ve been going through treatment, and everything is going great so far."

Her decision to discuss the diagnosis publicly came during a conversation that also included music, family and the goals she continues to pursue. The singer did not frame her life as being placed completely on hold.

Instead, she emphasized the perspective that the experience has given her and the importance of appreciating the time she has with her children.

Music Remains Part of Her Next Chapter

Nivea also revealed that she is working on new music and studying audio engineering.

That detail is important because it shows an artist looking beyond performance and learning more about the technical side of recording. For a singer whose career began in the major-label R&B system of the early 2000s, audio engineering represents another form of creative independence.

Nivea performed during the Cadillac Chronicles episode, revisiting records associated with her career while discussing what comes next.

"Don’t Mess With My Man" Became an Early-2000s R&B Staple

Nivea emerged during an era when R&B groups, solo singers and rap collaborations regularly shared the same radio space.

Her 2002 single "Don’t Mess With My Man," featuring Brandon Casey and Brian Casey of Jagged Edge, became her biggest crossover record and earned a Grammy nomination. Songs including "Complicated" and "Okay," featuring YoungBloodZ, further established her voice and personality.

Her music has remained connected to the nostalgia surrounding early-2000s R&B, a period that continues to reach younger listeners through streaming, social media and live reunion events.

Nivea Is Centering Gratitude

Health disclosures by public figures can quickly become reduced to alarming headlines. Nivea’s own message was broader than the diagnosis.

She spoke about loving her children, taking opportunities and doing the things she wants to do. Her outlook acknowledged the seriousness of her experience without allowing it to become the only subject defining her life.

For fans who have followed Nivea since the beginning of her career, the most responsible response is to hear the update as she presented it: treatment is continuing, her creative plans remain active and she is choosing gratitude.