68-493: Kelani may refer to: Q'ilani , a mountain in Bolivia's Pacajes Province Q'ilani (Ingavi-Los Andes) , a mountain in Bolivia's Ingavi and Los Andes provinces Kehlani , an American singer Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Kelani . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
136-461: A "Kirituhi", a Māori tattoo from a New Zealand artist, whom they flew from New Zealand to Sydney, Australia to complete. On Kehlani's Instagram post, they captioned the photo: "[T]he piece representing my whānau/family, 6 koru representing my 4 siblings here on earth and the 2 that have transferred into the next life. 2 mangopare/hammerhead sharks representing guidance and strength through adversity and tribulation." On January 5, 2018, Kehlani posted
204-543: A compilation volume of her poems, The Moments, The Minutes, The Hours , was published and released by St. Martin's Press in April 2005. In early 2007, Scott was featured on the George Benson and Al Jarreau collaboration single " God Bless The Child " (written by Billie Holiday ), which earned Scott her second Grammy (for Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance ) at the 2007 Grammy Awards ceremony. Scott shared
272-727: A concert in Carnegie Hall in New York City, Scott shared a long on-stage kiss with her drummer, Li'l John Roberts; the couple then told the audience that they were engaged. Their son was born in 2009. On June 23, 2009, Scott announced that she and Roberts had broken up, with Scott breaking the news to Essence magazine. In 2003, Scott established the Blues Babe Foundation , a program founded to help young minority students pay for university expenses. The foundation offers financial assistance to students between
340-916: A detective. Scott then filmed additional episodes for the series in Botswana in late 2008, co-funded by the BBC and HBO , that were broadcast as a seven-part series on BBC1 in March 2009; and on HBO, which debuted March 29, 2009. BBC and HBO are contemplating whether to produce a second round of episodes of the series. In 2010, she provided the voice of Storm of the X-Men on the BET series Black Panther . On March 24, 2010, she guest-starred in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit . She reprised her role as Sheila in Why Did I Get Married Too? (2010). The movie
408-1209: A fellowship at a theater company in Philadelphia. Her theater debut was in Tyler Perry's Neighbors from Hell . For two years, she took menial jobs in exchange for acting lessons. In 2004, Scott appeared in several episodes of season four of UPN's Girlfriends , playing Donna, a love interest to main character, William Dent ( Reggie Hayes ). She also appeared in the Showtime movie Cavedwellers , starring Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick . Her first feature film appearances occurred in 2007, when Scott appeared in Hounddog (as Big Mama Thornton ) and in Tyler Perry 's movie, Why Did I Get Married? In 2008, Scott appeared as Precious Ramotswe in Anthony Minghella 's film adaption of Alexander McCall Smith 's series of books The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency playing
476-517: A few of her most notable songs such as "Golden" and "He Loves Me". With wig as well as costume changes, she created characters to fit each song. Later in 2012 she starred with Queen Latifah , Alfre Woodard , Phylicia Rashad , Adepero Oduye , and Condola Rashad in Steel Magnolias , a remake of the 1989 original for Lifetime. She played Truvy Jones, a role originated by Dolly Parton . In December 2012, Scott appeared in " The Human Kind ",
544-467: A girl, on Instagram on October 12, 2018, with the father being Javaughn Young-White, who plays guitar for Kehlani. They opened up in December 2018 about prenatal depression and how their pregnancy is harder than it might look. On March 23, 2019, Kehlani gave birth to a daughter at home. Kehlani is a vegan . They have spoken about their past experiences being a survivor of sexual assault and rape. In
612-563: A graphic artist and DJ, married in 2001 in a private Hawaiian ceremony during a vacation. The couple dated for seven years before they wed. She wrote and recorded the song "He Loves Me (Lyzel in E Flat)" about Williams. After six years of marriage, Scott and Williams divorced in 2007. Scott has resided in Mount Laurel Township, New Jersey , and California. As of December 2014, she lives in Tennessee . On June 20, 2008, at
680-420: A photo to Instagram showing that their "woke" hand tattoo had been now covered up with a lotus flower; they stated that they felt that their "hand would speak for [them] before [they] even got a chance to open [their] mouth". In tandem with the release of their single "Next 2 U" in 2024, they unveiled merchandise created by Palestinian, Nöl Collective creative director and founder, Yasmeen Mjalli. The entirety of
748-939: A preview of the music on her 18-city venue, co-headlining tour with R&B singer Maxwell , entitled Maxwell & Jill Scott: The Tour . After the tour, Scott began studio sessions with the album's executive producer, JR Hutson . Recording sessions took place in several locations, including 9th Street Studios, Studio 609, Fever Recording Studios in North Hollywood, California, Threshold Sound & Vision in Santa Monica, California, and The Studio in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, The Boom Boom Room in Burbank, California, and The Village Studios in West Los Angeles, California. It features collaborations from Anthony Hamilton , Eve , Doug E Fresh , and Paul Wall . The album
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#1732787575845816-484: A ruler of a criminal empire and foe of superhero, Black Lightning . In 2019, Scott starred in First Wives Club , a TV adaptation of the 1996 comedy about three divorced wives who share a common past. The show is available on BET ’s streaming service, BET Plus and also stars Ryan Michelle Bathe and Michelle Buteau . The show was renewed for a second season. Scott and long-term boyfriend Lyzel Williams,
884-561: A sleeve of roses, a sunflower , and face tattoos of a paper plane and four dots. In an interview with Power 106, Kehlani discusses their attempted suicide was due to the negative media response as well as their first major heartbreak. They state that their album was therapeutic through their difficult time. During their recovery, they got a tattoo that says "perdida y encontrada" which in English translates to "lost and found". On their travels to Australia during August 2017, Kehlani received
952-592: Is an American singer and songwriter. They are originally from Oakland, California , and achieved initial fame as a member of the teen pop group PopLyfe in 2011. Kehlani's debut mixtape , Cloud 19 (2014), was listed as one of Complex ' s "50 Best Albums of 2014." Its follow-up, You Should Be Here (2015) entered the Billboard 200 , received gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and
1020-592: Is featured in Dave Chappelle's 2006 concert film, Dave Chappelle's Block Party . UK dance duo Goldtrix covered Scott's song "It's Love", renaming it "It's Love (Trippin')" with singer Andrea Brown taking over vocal duties. The song became a top ten hit in the UK, peaking at number six. Jill is also featured on a Lupe Fiasco song named "Daydreaming". "It's Love (Trippin')" was also covered by South West Beats (featuring Claudia Patrice) in 2008. The song "Golden"
1088-545: Is featured in a R&B themed radio station in the Rockstar Games video game Grand Theft Auto IV . She recently appeared on Pharoahe Monch 's 2011 release W.A.R. (We Are Renegades). Also Jill is one of the featured artists in Kirk Franklin 's video "I Smile" released in 2011. In 2012 rapper Substantial released "Jackin' Jill". The album was recorded as a tribute to Jill's voice and songwriting. In 2015, she
1156-738: The Oakland School for the Arts , where they initially practiced dance, particularly ballet and modern dance . Early in their life, Kehlani aspired to train as a dancer at the Juilliard School , but they had a knee injury in junior high, which led them to turn their attention towards singing. While living with their aunt, Kehlani was exposed almost exclusively to R&B and neo soul artists, such as Lauryn Hill , Erykah Badu and Jill Scott , whom today they describe as some of their early musical influences. When they were 14, Kehlani
1224-545: The Philadelphia High School for Girls , Scott attended Temple University . While working two jobs she studied secondary education. She planned to become a high school English teacher. However, after three years of study and then working as a teacher's aide , Scott became disillusioned with a teaching career and she dropped out of college. Scott began her performing career as a spoken word artist, appearing at live poetry readings to perform her work. She
1292-647: The demonstration chant "Long Live The Intifada", an allusion to the 1987 uprising against Israel’s presence in the West Bank and Gaza Strip . In the music video's outro, Kehlani vocalized a personally penned message dedicated to the children in Palestine who perished in the Gaza-Israel conflict . Kehlani's fourth album, Crash , was released on June 21, 2024, and featured collaborations with Jill Scott , Omah Lay and Young Miko . In January 2016, it
1360-413: The "15 Artists to Watch Out for in 2015" and Rolling Stone named them one of the "10 New Artists You Need to Know". You Should Be Here also earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best Urban Contemporary Album . In March 2016, Kehlani guest featured on English singer Zayn 's single " Wrong " from his debut solo studio album Mind of Mine . Their song " Gangsta " was featured on the soundtrack for
1428-764: The "year's first great R&B album", when it debuted at number five on Billboard 's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The project features guest appearances from fellow American rapper Chance the Rapper and American singer BJ the Chicago Kid . A week after the release, they announced that they had signed a deal to Atlantic Records. In support of the mixtape, they embarked on the You Should Be Here tour, which sold out every North American date and select European dates. Throughout 2015, they also received individual plaudits: Complex called them one of
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#17327875758451496-1115: The August 2016 hit movie Suicide Squad , which gave them and their music some beneficial recognition, as it reached number 41 on the Hot 100. On November 26, 2016, Kehlani revealed the title of their debut studio album SweetSexySavage , which was released on Atlantic Records on January 27, 2017. In December 2017, Kehlani guest featured on American rapper Eminem 's single " Nowhere Fast " from his ninth studio album Revival . Kehlani's third annual Tsunami Christmas tour concluded in Santa Ana, California on December 18, 2017. Kehlani served as an opening act on American singer Demi Lovato 's Tell Me You Love Me World Tour in North America, which started on February 26, 2018, and concluded on April 2. They then opened on American singer Halsey 's Hopeless Fountain Kingdom World Tour on
1564-679: The BBC/HBO series The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency , based on the novels of the same name by Alexander McCall Smith . After a four-year hiatus from music, Scott released her fourth album, The Light of the Sun , in 2011. In 2014, she starred in the film Get on Up as Deidre "Dee Dee" Jenkins, the second wife of James Brown . In 2015, she released her fifth album, Woman . Beginning in 2018, Scott appeared in The CW DC Comics superhero series Black Lightning as Lady Eve. Scott
1632-501: The Gaza-Israel conflict in Palestine. In April 2018, they spoke about their sexuality on Twitter, stating, "I'm queer. Not bi, not straight. I'm attracted to women, men, REALLY attracted to queer men, non-binary people, intersex people, trans people. lil poly pansexual". After that, during a live stream in early 2021, Kehlani announced that they identify as a lesbian, after having publicly identified as queer and pansexual in
1700-530: The Oceania leg during April 2018. In March 2018, Kehlani guest featured on American singer Charlie Puth 's single " Done for Me " from his second studio album, Voicenotes . In April 2018, they guest featured on American rapper Cardi B 's single " Ring " from her debut studio album, Invasion of Privacy . The song peaked at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 , becoming Kehlani's first song to enter
1768-435: The Sun , which was also being released around that time under a distribution deal that Scott and Warner Brothers signed in early 2011. The deal gives Scott direct control over her marketing and promotions and releases her music under her imprint of Blues Babe Records. She also signed a multi-tour deal with Live Nation to expand her concert touring. The Light of the Sun officially began production in 2010. Scott gave fans
1836-669: The ages of 16 and 21 and focuses on students residing in Philadelphia , Camden , and the greater Delaware Valley . She donated US$ 100,000 to start the foundation. The foundation was named after Scott's grandmother who was known as "Blue Babe". In Spring 2003, the Blues Babe Foundation made a donation of more than $ 60,000 to the graduating class of the Creative Arts School in Camden. Any student during
1904-510: The album in several ways, including The Light of the Sundays, several online Essence interviews, and releasing the album as an iTunes LP, giving fans paid access to exclusive photos and videos. Scott also embarked on her Summer Block Party tour sponsored by Budweiser's Superfest. The tour was a hit, selling out venues throughout the country with opening acts Anthony Hamilton and legendary group Mint Condition . It also featured Doug E Fresh as
1972-603: The artistry of Minnie Riperton as Scott sings in the upper register that makes its only appearances on 'Who is Jill Scott?' on the teasing 'I Think It's Better' and 'Show Me'." Other reviewers have celebrated her for "putting bass in her soprano voice," "elegant vocals," "warm womanliness" and "populat[ing] her music with images of regular people". For some, she was "the girl-next-door for a different side of America". Reviewer Anupa Mistry writes: "Scott’s attention to conversations and consciousness in her particular community and black America at large solidified her music as being of
2040-533: The collaborative single " Good Thing ." Kehlani and American singer Teyana Taylor 's then released the single " Morning " in November of that year. On January 28, 2020, Kehlani guest featured on singer Justin Bieber 's promotional single " Get Me " from his fifth studio album, Changes . They were also set to be a supporting act alongside American rapper and singer Jaden Smith for Bieber's Changes Tour, which
2108-469: The damages, Hidden Beach planned to release several compilation albums consisting of previously unreleased material by Scott. The first album in this series was The Original Jill Scott from the Vault, Vol. 1 . Previously titled Just Before Dawn , the album was asked to be paused by Scott so that fans would not get confused with the new material she was releasing, especially the new studio album The Light of
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2176-454: The deluxe version of It Was Good Until It Wasn't . However, after the session they decided that the songs would fit better on a separate project, and began working on their third studio album, Blue Water Road . On September 14, 2021, Kehlani revealed the teaser for Blue Water Road , and announced that the album will be released later that year. The album's lead single "Altar" was released on September 15. The second single, "Little Story",
2244-632: The eighth episode of the fifth season of Fringe . She starred with Paula Patton and Derek Luke in Baggage Claim (2013), the film adaptation of playwright David E. Talbert 's 2005 novel of the same name. In January 2015 she co-starred with Regina Hall and Eve in the Lifetime movie With this Ring . Since 2018, Scott's played a recurring role in the CW ’s Black Lightning as villain Lady Eve ,
2312-436: The first live stream battle between women. During the three-hour Instagram live, the two friends live streamed their hits as well as songs they had written for other artists. More than 700,000 viewers tuned in to the battle, including Christina Aguilera, Michelle Obama, Spike Lee, Quincy Jones and Janet Jackson. Her live performance in 2004 with members of The Roots , which also includes a joint performance with Erykah Badu ,
2380-497: The group." After the end of America's Got Talent , Kehlani left PopLyfe, because of several managerial and contractual disputes. Over six months, they avoided doing anything music related to avoid being sued by the group's management. In 2012 and 2013, Kehlani was effectively homeless, moving from house to house and often sleeping on couches. During their senior year of high school, they moved to Los Angeles, California, with no legal guardian. In 2013, Nick Cannon , who had been
2448-716: The host and DJ Jazzy Jeff as the DJ. The album's second official single, " So Gone (What My Mind Says) ," featuring Paul Wall , was released in August 2011, and the video premiered on September 13 on E! Online. It peaked at No. 28 on the US Billboard Hot R&;B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Scott also released a video for the song "Hear My Call". The project gained Scott four NAACP Image Awards including Outstanding Female Artist, Outstanding Music Video (for "Hear My Call"), Outstanding Song (for "So in Love"), and Outstanding Album (for
2516-488: The host of America's Got Talent during PopLyfe's run, called Kehlani to ask about being in a rap group. They agreed at first and went to Los Angeles, but, ultimately didn't like the direction of the group and moved back to Oakland. To help with money and food, they decided to begin stealing iPhones to sell, and items from grocery stores for a short time. Months later, Kehlani released their first solo track on SoundCloud , called "ANTISUMMERLUV". Cannon called back after hearing
2584-492: The incident. Kehlani took to social media to explain that they did not cheat on Irving in a public statement to acknowledge their attempted suicide in the wake of the media attention. In 2018, Irving penned an apology to Kehlani via an Instagram post, expressing appreciation towards the singer, and they responded wishing him well. On September 6, 2019, it was confirmed that Kehlani was dating American rapper YG , but after three months of dating, Kehlani and YG broke up. However,
2652-524: The inspiration behind some of her songs. In 2008, Scott released her second live album, Live in Paris+ , which consists of 8 songs recorded during her set list of the "Big Beautiful Tour" in Europe. The bonus DVD contains the same concert, plus some live cuts from The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3 . In the same year, "Whenever You're Around," a single from The Real Thing , which features George Duke
2720-492: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kelani&oldid=886914983 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Kehlani Kehlani Ashley Parrish ( / k ə ˈ l ɑː n i , k eɪ ˈ l ɑː n i / kə- LAH -nee, kay- LAH -nee ; born April 24, 1995)
2788-601: The matter, implying that they prioritize their personal business endeavors over addressing a pressing humanitarian crisis. They were a principal signer of the October 2023 open letter, Artists Against Apartheid . In November 2023, Kehlani signed an open letter calling for a ceasefire and an end to Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip . On May 27, 2024, Kehlani voiced their criticism on Instagram, this time directed at specifically fellow musicians for remaining silent about
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2856-775: The past. They prefer polyamorous relationships. They have stated that it is important for them to include female pronouns in their music. In an April 2019 interview with Diva magazine, Kehlani stated they are "definitely on the non-binary scale" despite preferring "she" pronouns. In December 2020, Kehlani updated their pronouns on Twitter to "she/they". In an interview with Byrdie Magazine in 2021, they stated their preference for "they" over "she", because "something feels really affirming when people say they", and that "it feels like you really see me". Kehlani got their first tattoo when they were 16. Some of their tattoos include Coraline , Regina "Reggie" Rocket , Mia Wallace and Vincent Vega dancing , Lauryn Hill , Frida Kahlo ,
2924-417: The people. She wrote about hip-hop, jazz, reparations, Abrahamic religious texts, soul food (and what collards do to your bowels), the noted and imprisoned activist Mumia Abu-Jamal , diasporic ideation, going to the market, and late nights on the phone...Jilly from Philly...stays keeping it real." On the advice of her good friend, director Ozzie Jones, she began pursuing a career in acting in 2000. She joined
2992-664: The proceeds from the sales of the merchandise went towards aiding Palestinian, Congolese and Sudanese families, in collaboration with Operation Olive Branch. Jill Scott (singer) Jill Heather Scott (born April 4, 1972) is an American singer, songwriter , model, poet , and actress. Her 2000 debut album, Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol. 1 , went platinum and the follow-ups Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 (2004) and The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3 (2007) both achieved gold status. Scott made her film debut in 2007 in Hounddog and Tyler Perry 's Why Did I Get Married? . In 2008, she starred in
3060-443: The single "A Long Walk," eventually earning a Grammy nomination in early 2003 for Best Female Vocal Performance. Scott lost that award, but won a 2005 Grammy for Best Urban/Alternative R&B Performance for "Cross My Mind". The live album, Experience: Jill Scott 826+ , was released November 2001. Scott's second full-length album, Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 , followed in 2004. Scott continues to write poetry;
3128-455: The song and he bought them an apartment in LA , along with studio time. In 2014, the studio time culminated in the release of their first mixtape, called Cloud 19 . The mixtape features guest appearances from Kyle Dion. Cannon also sent them to New York City to work with record producer Jahaan Sweet. The mixtape ranked at twenty-eighth on Complex's list of the "50 Best Albums of 2014," and
3196-481: The song. Afterwards Scott collaborated with Eric Benet , Will Smith , and Common ; she broadened her performing experience by touring Canada in a production of the Broadway musical Rent . Scott was the first artist signed to Steve McKeever's 'Hidden Beach Recordings' label. Her debut album, Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol. 1 was released in 2000. She experienced some notice and chart success with
3264-607: The summer of 2020, Kehlani bought a small farm in Simi Valley, California , where they live with their daughter. They were in a relationship with the 070 collective member, Danielle Balbuena, better known as 070 Shake . In 2020, Kehlani started practicing the African diasporic religion La Regla de Ocha . Kehlani expressed solidarity with Palestine during the 2023 Israel–Hamas war . In Instagram posts, they voiced disapproval for celebrities who have chosen to remain silent on
3332-460: The title track was released on a bonus disc from Hidden Beach Records and included with Collaborations . The lead single " Hate on Me " gained airplay in May 2007, with a video released in mid-July. In advance of the album's release, Hidden Beach released a 17-minute album sampler through their forums. Interspersed between the dozen songs previewed on the sampler was a personal explanation from Jill for
3400-449: The top 40 of the chart. On February 22, 2019, their third commercial mixtape While We Wait was released by Atlantic Records and debuted at number nine on the Billboard 200 and sold 34,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. It was supported by the singles " Nights Like This " featuring Ty Dolla Sign , "Nunya" featuring Dom Kennedy , and "Butterfly". On September 27, 2019, Kehlani and Russian-German DJ Zedd released
3468-423: The two released a collaborative single for Valentine's Day , "Konclusions", on February 14, 2020. In May 2020, during an interview with The Breakfast Club , Kehlani said that they discovered that YG was cheating on them after seeing his phone. YG apologized by filling their lawn with roses. Kehlani added that they do not speak, but remain cordial. Kehlani announced that they were pregnant with their first child,
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#17327875758453536-529: The whole of The Light of the Sun ). During her performance at the Essence Festival, Scott indicated the intention of releasing an album of lullabies. Her album Woman is the first album she released on Atlantic Records . The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart, with 58,000 copies sold in its first week. On May 9, 2020, Jill Scott and Erykah Badu came together for
3604-454: The win with Benson and Jarreau. In 2006, Scott was prominently featured on hip hop artist Lupe Fiasco 's single "Daydreaming," which won a 2008 Grammy for Best Urban/Alternative Performance and also appeared on a new Scott collection called Collaborations on January 30, 2007. The Collaborations collection served as "an appetizer" for her next studio album, The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3 released September 25, 2007. A clip of
3672-456: Was a moderate hit on urban radio. Early in 2010, Scott was sued by Hidden Beach Records for leaving halfway through her six-album contract and owing millions of dollars in damages. The label's founder, Steve McKeever, claimed that he helped launch Scott's career and nurtured her into a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, but was unceremoniously dumped in October after a 10-year plus relationship. Scott, however counter-sued in response. To offset
3740-638: Was also listed among Pitchfork 's "Overlooked Mixtapes 2014." A song they released in late 2014, "Till the Morning" was placed by Billboard as one of the "Emerging Picks of the Week" on November 7, 2014. In 2015, Kehlani opened for American rapper G-Eazy on the second leg of his From the Bay to the Universe tour. On April 28, 2015, they released their second mixtape You Should Be Here . Billboard called it
3808-449: Was born on April 4, 1972, in Philadelphia . She grew up an only child in a North Philadelphia neighborhood, raised by her mother, Joyce Scott, and her grandmother. She recalls her happy childhood, saying she was "very much a loved child". Jill Scott's maternal ancestry has been traced to the Jola people of Guinea-Bissau . She was raised as a Jehovah's Witness . After graduating from
3876-466: Was confirmed that Kehlani was in a relationship with star NBA point guard Kyrie Irving . In March 2016, Canadian singer PartyNextDoor posted a picture of Kehlani's hand on Instagram, insinuating that they were in bed together. This caused a media controversy across Twitter, in which abuse was tweeted against Kehlani in hundreds of thousands of posts. Kehlani attempted suicide shortly thereafter. Irving later stated on Twitter that they had broken up before
3944-473: Was eventually discovered by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson of the Roots . Questlove invited her to join the band in the studio. The collaboration resulted in a co-writing credit for Scott on the song, " You Got Me ". In 2000, Erykah Badu and the Roots won a Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for "You Got Me", and Scott debuted as an artist during a Roots live show, singing as original artist/singer of
4012-501: Was featured on Dr. Dre 's third album. In 2016, she was featured on The Hamilton Mixtape . Scott is a soprano who has infused jazz , opera, R&B , spoken word , and hip hop in a style often called neo-soul . A reviewer at Pop Matters , referring to Scott's vocal ability (1st soprano), stated, "Scott draws on her upper register , recalling the artistry of the late 'songbird' Minnie Riperton and Deniece Williams ." The same reviewer, in another article, stated, "The song evokes
4080-458: Was met with critical acclaim, while their fourth, Crash (2024), peaked at number 25. Kehlani Ashley Parrish was born on April 24, 1995, in Oakland, California . They were adopted and raised by their aunt when their mother, who had a drug addiction, served time in jail. Kehlani's father, who also had a drug addiction, died when they were a toddler. During their teenage years, they attended
4148-407: Was nominated for Best Urban Contemporary Album at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards . Kehlani signed with Atlantic Records to release their debut studio album, SweetSexySavage (2017), which peaked at number three on the Billboard 200, while their second, It Was Good Until It Wasn't (2020) peaked at number two. Their third album, Blue Water Road (2022) peaked at number 13 on the chart and
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#17327875758454216-733: Was pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic . The tour was pushed back to 2022 and renamed the Justice World Tour to support both Changes and its successor, Bieber's sixth studio album, Justice (2021), although Kehlani was dropped as an opening act. Kehlani released their second studio album, It Was Good Until It Wasn't on May 8, 2020. It debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200, based on 83,000 album-equivalent units earned (including 25,000 copies of pure album sales). In September 2020, Kehlani recorded songs for
4284-643: Was recruited to join a local pop cover band, PopLyfe. Kehlani's singing career effectively began when they started out as a member and lead vocalist for the group called PopLyfe. The band's music was produced by former Tony! Toni! Tone! member D'Wayne Wiggins . Within two years, the group performed throughout the Bay Area and other cities. In 2011, they auditioned for the sixth season of America's Got Talent, and eventually finished in fourth place. During their final appearance, judge Piers Morgan told Kehlani, "You've got real talent, but I don't think you need
4352-420: Was released for pre-order days before it was officially released on June 21, 2011. It debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 chart, with 135,000 copies sold in its first week, becoming her first No. 1 debut on the chart. The album was preceded by the promo single "Shame," which was released on Scott's SoundCloud account in April 2012. The single features the rapper Eve and R&B trio The A-Group. The video
4420-574: Was released on Essence.com on April 13. The album's official debut single was " So in Love " featuring Anthony Hamilton . It was released in April and debuted at No. 43 on the US Billboard Hot R&;B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, Scott's highest debut on that chart. It peaked at No. 10 and tied a record with Maxwell's "Fortunate" for spending 14 weeks at No. 1 on the Urban Adult Contemporary Chart. Scott promoted
4488-572: Was released on February 24, 2022. On March 30, Kehlani released "Up at Night", featuring Justin Bieber, as the third single from the album, while the album was confirmed for an April 29 release. To support the album, Kehlani embarked on the Blue Water Road Trip tour in the US and Europe from July to December 2022. The tour had opening acts Rico Nasty and Destin Conrad . In 2023, Kehlani
4556-563: Was shot in August 2009 and received an April 2, 2010 release. That same year, Scott starred in the Lifetime movie Sins of the Mother as Nona, an alcoholic mother confronted by her estranged daughter whom she neglected. At the 42nd NAACP Image Awards , Scott was awarded Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special for her role in Sins of the Mother . In May 2012, Scott appeared on VH1 Storytellers . She performed
4624-422: Was the headliner for concert performances at the 2023 WNBA All-Star Game and the 2023 MLS All-Star Game . On April 4, 2024, Kehlani released the lead single "After Hours" ahead of their next album. Kehlani affirmed their support for Palestine , expressing their stance in their music video "Next 2 U". The video, which premiered on May 31, 2024, began with a poem by Palestinian-American writer Hala Alyan and
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