Tiffany Evans is stepping into a new light, and she isn’t looking back. The singer, now known as TIFFANY, reintroduces herself with “Treat Me Like a Princess,” her first release in nearly a year.
On the self-penned track, TIFFANY leans into a softer vocal delivery to mirror the delicate way she wants her heart handled.
Over a lush production, crafted by Prince Happoldt and The Desperawdos, she sings: “Yeah, yeah diamonds on me dancing / I like when I’m your main attraction / I don’t really like when you miss the vision / If you can’t do nothing else then treat me like a princess.”
“Treat Me Like a Princess” speaks to self-worth as much as it does romantic expectations. Beneath how she desires to be treated by others is how she sees herself. “‘Treat Me Like a Princess’ came from a place of really knowing my worth and wanting the love I give to be reciprocated,” TIFFANY exclusively tells Rated R&B.
She adds, “It’s a song that can speak for all women. My aim was also to make a song that not only made you want to roll your hips, but also list demands in a flirty way.”
“Treat Me Like a Princess” follows TIFFANY’s 2025 singles “Hope You Understand Me” and “Would You.” All three tracks are leading up to a project that she has been teasing — the follow-up to her 2015 EP, All Me.
In our conversation below, TIFFANY opens up about her evolution, the necessity of “Treat Me Like a Princess” and what fans can expect from her long-awaited project.
How did “Treat Me Like a Princess” come together, and where were you pulling from emotionally when you wrote it?
“Treat Me Like a Princess” came from ruminating on my experiences and considering all that goes on social media. There’s so much discourse on what a woman deserves and what she needs to do to get it. I felt the need to write about being treated well and not being afraid to demand it, because it’s a mindset thing.
I have been through so much and have been conditioned to second-guess if what I ask for is too much or if I’m worthy of it. I wanted to write something that challenged me to be confident enough to ask for what I’m learning I deserve. Whatever I’m asking for, I’m going to give it on a whole other level and I want that in return. I want to feel valued, cared for and deeply appreciated.
What’s your favorite line from the song?
“I don’t really like when you miss the vision,” because why would you miss the vision? It’s really not that hard to get.
What are three ways someone can treat you like a princess?
Learning my love language, reciprocating the energy I give because for the most part it’s always going to be lovely, supportive and all in, and feeding me (laughs).
And what’s your love language?
To be thought of, considered and included.
Aside from how others should treat you, in what ways do you treat yourself like a princess?
I am learning how to love on myself without relying on other people to do it, speaking positivity over my life and unlearning negative emotions about myself. It’s all a process but I feel like I’m making progress; that’s why I wrote this song.
You’ve been pretty open about the adversities you’ve faced, whether it was when your family was homeless before you made it to Star Search, or overcoming toxic and complicated relationships later in life. When you sing “Treat Me Like A Princess” now, what does it mean to you, knowing everything you’ve been through?
Sheesh, it means that I’m open to receiving the good in life and finally not feel bad for wanting or getting it. I know it sounds crazy, but sometimes self-sabotage causes us to block blessings. Feeling undeserving or not worthy enough has done enough damage in my life. It ends now.
Many people associate you with your vocal ability, but you’re also a songwriter who’s very involved in the writing. How has your voice as a songwriter grown since you first started?
Goodness, there’s been so much growth. When I was signed to Sony, I had always dreamt of writing songs and being able to express myself. I was a kid, so the label didn’t trust me, and rightfully so. But I was always in the background writing to tracks, doing remixes to popular songs at the time and even writing scripts. Over time, it just became second nature. The entire process for me has been liberating and has helped me discover who I truly am as an artist today. That’s what I’m the most excited about for TIFFANY.
What does your writing process typically look like?
Always mumbling melodies. Depending on how the music of the track makes me feel, I may begin to write about a personal experience or something completely hypothetical.
You recently dropped the Evans from your name and are now going by TIFFANY. Why now and what does this change represent for you?
Dropping the Evans was really personal for me and something I wanted to do for a long time. It represents growth, freedom, and stepping fully into who I am as a woman and artist without feeling tied to expectations or old versions of myself. I am not who I was anymore. I can’t even remember what she’s like. TIFFANY feels more honest, more confident, and more aligned with where I am in my life right now. It’s all about me stepping into my season of wins. Tiffany Evans was just the prep; TIFFANY is the superstar.
It’s been over 10 years since you last released your solo EP All Me. Who was TIFFANY then, and who is TIFFANY now?
The TIFFANY from All Me was still figuring herself out, still growing, still healing, and honestly still looking for validation in certain ways. The woman I am now is a lot more grounded and confident in who she is. I’ve lived more, loved more, lost more, and learned myself on a deeper level. Now I move with more intention and a clearer understanding of my worth.
At the end of 2024, you released “Reset,” which helped you let go of what was weighing on you. You then followed up last year with “Would You” and “Hope You Understand Me.” Are these releases building up toward a project of some sort? If so, what can we expect?
Absolutely. Every release has been connected, even if people don’t fully realize it yet. “Reset” was me releasing old energy. I was talking directly to myself in that song.
“Would You” explored vulnerability and “Hope You Understand Me” was about wanting to be seen emotionally. They’re all pieces of a much bigger plot.
The project I’m building is probably the boldest I’ve ever been creatively. It touches on love, sex, heartbreak, fun, self-worth and womanhood, but in a way that feels cinematic and intentional. People are finally going to meet a version of TIFFANY they’ve never experienced before.
OK, time for a lightning round…
Favorite TIFFANY deep cut?
Probably “Lay, Back and Chill” produced by HitBoy. I feel like that song deserved way more.
143 or All Me?
143 hands down.
Three dream collaborations?
Usher, Beyoncé. I feel like I’m their musical daughter. It’s only right. And Drake. Love him forever and always. Also, Olivia Dean would be dope too!
Who’s on your R&B Mount Rushmore?
Michael, Usher, Beyoncé, Whitney and Janet.
One R&B album that changed your life?
Confessions. That album changed the way I heard storytelling in R&B music, vocals and harmonies forever.
One thing you’d tell your younger self?
“Stop shrinking yourself to make other people comfortable. Everything you’re becoming is already inside of you.”
Stream TIFFANY’s “Treat Me Like a Princess” here.Get it on iTunes here.