Let’s talk about some interesting facts about popular American musician Kehlani before they release their next album, ‘Blue Water Road’ on April 29th, 2022.
Kehlani is one of the most popular R&B artists in the music industry after they released their first mixtape, ‘Cloud 19’ in 2014. They are well-known for their unique creativity and extraordinary voice that has made them gain the attention of the global audience. They were nominated for Grammy Awards two times in 2016 and won the hearts of the audience with their only tour. Their second album, ‘It Was Good Until It Wasn’t’ in 2020. Here are 10 interesting facts that you did not know about the artist:
- They were on America’s Got talent
Kehlani was part of a music group called Poplyfe. The group took part in America’s Got Talent in 2011 and came fourth.
- Kehlani turned down an opportunity proposed by Nick Cannon
After America’s Got Talent, the show’s host Nick Cannon approached them to join a female rap group. Though they declined, they maintained a friendship.
- They signed up with Atlantic Records
Kehlani was approached and signed by Atlantic Records after their second mixtape, ‘You Should Be Here’.
- They wanted to be a dancer
Though Kehlani is most known for their singing skills, they wanted to be a successful dancer. They even studied dance at the Oakland School for the Arts.
- They have an artist cousin
Their cousin Clyde Carson is a popular rapper and signed to Capitol Records. He released a single, ‘Doin’ That’ in 2007.
- Their aunt raised them
Kehlani lost their father when they were quite young. Their mother was an addict. It was their aunt who helped raise them.
- They are a part of the LGBTQ+ community
Kehlani identifies as a lesbian and said they are more of a non-binary in 2019. Kehlani updated their pronouns online on Twitter to they/she. In 2021, they said in an interview with Byrdie Magazine that they prefer ‘they’ over ‘she’.
- They had mental health issues
After their alleged suicide attempt, their mental health issues were brought to light. They have revealed that they have dealt with depression, PTSD, and OCD.
- Internet drama
They were accused of colorism after rapper Kamaiyah said her verses were removed from the song, ‘All Me’.
- She has kids
They have a daughter named, Adeya Nomi Parrish Young-White who was born in 2019.
Follow her on Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/kehlani
https://twitter.com/Kehlani
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