History of Kehlani in Timeline
Kehlani Ashley Parrish, an American singer and songwriter from Oakland, California, first rose to fame in 2011 as a member of the teen pop group Poplyfe. Her career has since flourished, establishing her as a prominent figure in the contemporary music scene.
April 24, 1995: Birth of Kehlani Ashley Parrish
On April 24, 1995, Kehlani Ashley Parrish was born.
2011: Kehlani Joins Poplyfe
In 2011, Kehlani's music career took off as a member of the teen pop group, Poplyfe.
2011: Poplyfe on America's Got Talent
In 2011, Kehlani, as a member of Poplyfe, appeared on the sixth season of America's Got Talent, finishing in fourth place.
2012: Kehlani Leaves Poplyfe
Following their success on America's Got Talent, Kehlani departed from Poplyfe in 2012 due to managerial and contractual disputes.
2013: Move to Los Angeles and "ANTISUMMERLUV" Release
In 2013, Kehlani relocated to Los Angeles. During this time, they released their debut solo track, "ANTISUMMERLUV," on SoundCloud, which caught the attention of Nick Cannon.
November 7, 2014: "Till the Morning" Release
On November 7, 2014, Kehlani released the single "Till the Morning", which was recognized by Billboard as one of the "Emerging Picks of the Week".
2014: Release of "Cloud 19"
In 2014, Kehlani released their debut mixtape, "Cloud 19", which received critical acclaim and was featured on Complex's "50 Best Albums of 2014".
April 28, 2015: Release of "You Should Be Here" and Signing with Atlantic Records
On April 28, 2015, Kehlani released their second mixtape, "You Should Be Here". Shortly after, they announced signing a deal with Atlantic Records.
2015: Touring with G-Eazy
Kehlani joined American rapper G-Eazy on the second leg of his "From the Bay to the Universe" tour in 2015.
2015: Release of "You Should Be Here"
Kehlani released their second mixtape, "You Should Be Here", in 2015. It charted on the Billboard 200 and was nominated for a Grammy Award.
January 2016: Relationship with Kyrie Irving Confirmed
Kehlani's relationship with NBA player Kyrie Irving was confirmed in January 2016.
March 2016: Social Media Controversy and Suicide Attempt
In March 2016, a photo posted by PartyNextDoor sparked a social media controversy, leading to online harassment against Kehlani and a suicide attempt. Kehlani clarified that they did not cheat on Irving, and the couple broke up.
March 2016: Collaboration with Zayn
Kehlani was featured on English singer Zayn's single "Wrong" from his debut album, "Mind of Mine", in March 2016.
August 2016: "Gangsta" Featured in "Suicide Squad"
Kehlani's song "Gangsta" was featured on the soundtrack of the movie "Suicide Squad" in August 2016, gaining them further recognition.
November 26, 2016: Announcement of "SweetSexySavage"
Kehlani revealed the title of their debut studio album, "SweetSexySavage", on November 26, 2016.
January 27, 2017: Release of "SweetSexySavage"
"SweetSexySavage", Kehlani's debut studio album, was released on January 27, 2017.
August 2017: Kirituhi Tattoo
Kehlani received a Kirituhi, a Maori tattoo representing family and resilience, in August 2017.
December 2017: Collaboration with Eminem
In December 2017, Kehlani was featured on American rapper Eminem's single, "Nowhere Fast", from his album "Revival".
December 18, 2017: Conclusion of Tsunami Christmas Tour
Kehlani concluded their third annual Tsunami Christmas tour on December 18, 2017, in Santa Ana, California.
2017: Release of "SweetSexySavage"
Kehlani's debut studio album, "SweetSexySavage", was released in 2017.
January 5, 2018: Tattoo Cover-Up
On January 5, 2018, Kehlani shared that they had covered up their "woke" hand tattoo with a lotus flower, expressing a desire for their actions and words to speak for themselves.
February 26, 2018: Opening Act for Demi Lovato
Kehlani was an opening act on the North American leg of American singer Demi Lovato's "Tell Me You Love Me" World Tour, starting on February 26, 2018.
March 2018: Collaboration with Charlie Puth
Kehlani collaborated with Charlie Puth on the single "Done for Me" from his album "Voicenotes" in March 2018.
April 2018: Collaborations and Opening Act for Halsey
In April 2018, Kehlani collaborated with Cardi B on the single "Ring" and opened for Halsey on the Oceania leg of her "Hopeless Fountain Kingdom" World Tour.
April 2018: Kehlani Comes Out as Queer
Kehlani publicly identified as queer on Twitter in April 2018, expressing attraction to multiple genders.
October 12, 2018: Pregnancy Announcement
Kehlani announced their pregnancy with their first child, a daughter, on October 12, 2018. The father is Javaughn Young-White, Kehlani's guitarist.
December 2018: Kehlani Discusses Prenatal Depression
In December 2018, Kehlani opened up about experiencing prenatal depression, offering a candid look at the challenges of pregnancy.
2018: Kyrie Irving Apologizes
Kyrie Irving publicly apologized to Kehlani in 2018 for his role in the 2016 social media controversy, expressing his appreciation for the singer.
February 22, 2019: Release of "While We Wait"
Kehlani released their third commercial mixtape, "While We Wait", on February 22, 2019, which debuted at number nine on the Billboard 200.
March 23, 2019: Birth of Daughter
Kehlani gave birth to their daughter at home on March 23, 2019.
April 2019: Kehlani Expresses Non-Binary Identity
Kehlani stated they identify on the non-binary scale in an April 2019 interview.
September 6, 2019: Relationship with YG Begins
Kehlani began dating rapper YG in September 2019.
September 27, 2019: Release of "Good Thing"
On September 27, 2019, Kehlani and Russian-German DJ Zedd released their collaborative single "Good Thing".
January 28, 2020: Collaboration with Justin Bieber
Kehlani was featured on Canadian singer Justin Bieber's promotional single "Get Me" from his album "Changes" on January 28, 2020.
February 14, 2020: "Konclusions" Release
Kehlani and YG released a collaborative single, "Konclusions," on Valentine's Day 2020 despite having broken up.
May 8, 2020: Release of "It Was Good Until It Wasn't"
Kehlani's second studio album, "It Was Good Until It Wasn't", was released on May 8, 2020, and debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200.
May 2020: Kehlani Reveals YG's Infidelity
During a May 2020 interview, Kehlani revealed that they discovered YG's infidelity and ended their relationship, though they remain cordial.
September 2020: Beginnings of "Blue Water Road"
In September 2020, while recording for a deluxe version of "It Was Good Until It Wasn't", Kehlani decided to use the new material for their third studio album, "Blue Water Road", and started working on it.
December 2020: Pronoun Update
Kehlani updated their pronouns to she/they on Twitter in December 2020.
2020: Life Updates: Farm Purchase, Relationship, and Spiritual Practice
In 2020, Kehlani bought a farm in Simi Valley, California, where they live with their daughter. They were in a relationship with Danielle Balbuena (070 Shake) and began practicing La Regla de Ocha.
2020: Release of "It Was Good Until It Wasn't"
In 2020, Kehlani released their second studio album, "It Was Good Until It Wasn't".
September 14, 2021: Teaser for "Blue Water Road"
Kehlani released a teaser for their third studio album, "Blue Water Road", on September 14, 2021.
2021: Kehlani Identifies as Lesbian
In 2021, Kehlani stated they identify as a lesbian and prefer polyamorous relationships.
2021: Release of Justin Bieber's "Justice"
Justin Bieber released his sixth studio album, "Justice", in 2021.
2021: Preference for "They" Pronoun
Kehlani stated their preference for "they" over "she" in a 2021 interview, finding it affirming and reflective of their identity.
February 24, 2022: Release of "Little Story"
"Little Story", the second single from Kehlani's album "Blue Water Road", was released on February 24, 2022.
December 2022: Blue Water Road Trip Tour Concludes
In December 2022, Kehlani wrapped up their Blue Water Road Trip tour, which spanned the US and Europe with opening acts Rico Nasty and Destin Conrad.
2022: Justice World Tour
Initially slated to join Justin Bieber's "Changes Tour" in 2020, which was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kehlani was ultimately not included in the rescheduled "Justice World Tour" in 2022.
2022: Release of "Blue Water Road"
Kehlani's third studio album, "Blue Water Road", was released in 2022.
October 2023: Artists Against Apartheid Open Letter
Kehlani was a principal signer of the Artists Against Apartheid open letter in October 2023, expressing solidarity with Palestine amidst the 2023 Israel–Hamas war.
November 2023: Open Letter for Ceasefire in Gaza Strip
In November 2023, Kehlani signed another open letter calling for a ceasefire and an end to Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip.
April 4, 2024: "After Hours" Release
On April 4, 2024, Kehlani released "After Hours," the lead single from their upcoming album.
