In recent months, Kehlani’s “Folded” has become the R&B star’s highest-charting song to date. Over the course of its rise, some of the genre’s most beloved voices put their own (wash, rinse, and) spin on the romantic hit. Now, the singer has dropped her Folded Homage Pack EP of remixes …
Read More »Cardi B Is Back and Out For Blood on 'Am I the Drama?'
She’s baaaaack. Cardi B has finally returned with Am I the Drama?, one of the most hotly awaited second albums in history. Incredibly, it’s been seven years since the Bronx queen crashed into the music world with her classic debut, Invasion of Privacy, like a one-woman explosion of neon hip-hop …
Read More »Mariah Carey Keeps It Nice and Neat on 'Sugar Sweet' With Shenseea and Kehlani
After announcing her long-awaited new album, Here for It All, earlier this week, Mariah Carey has dropped a fresh single, “Sugar Sweet,” featuring Shenseea and Kehlani. The dancehall-tinged tune boasts skittering drums, sultry synths, and enticing verses from all three vocalists. “Hate it when you have to leave/But I don’t …
Read More »These New York City Lawmakers Want Kehlani and Noname's Shows Uncanceled
After Kehlani and Noname’s forthcoming concerts for New York’s annual SummerStage series were canceled this month – the first under pressure by Mayor Eric Adams’ office – 13 city council members have condemned his office’s actions in a letter urging organizers to reinstate the shows and “recommit to your publicly …
Read More »First Kehlani's, Now Noname's SummerStage Show Is Canceled
One week after the organizers of New York City’s annual SummerStage concert series canceled R&B singer Kehlani’s Pride show set for the end of June, it appears Chicago rapper Noname’s show celebrating Juneteenth has been canceled as well. Local publication Hell Gate first reported that Noname’s show had been canceled …
Read More »Vic Mensa Commends Kehlani's 'Humanity and Courage' for Publicly Supporting Palestine
The R&B musician Kehlani was scheduled to perform at Cornell University and New York’s SummerStage, but saw both performances cancelled in connection with her vocal support of Palestine. These repercussions, the loss of opportunity or performance income, are an example of why some musicians may be hesitant to speak out. …
Read More »New York's SummerStage Cancels Kehlani Concert Amid 'Concerns' From Mayor Adams' Office
New York City’s SummerStage canceled Kehlani‘s scheduled performance in Central Park this June, citing “safety issues” raised by Mayor Eric Adams’ office. The news arrives after Cornell University nixed her planned concertat their campus over the singer’s public support of Palestinians amid Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas. “We write to …
Read More »Kehlani Responds to Cornell Concert Cancellation: 'I Am Anti-Genocide'
Kehlani responded to Cornell University’s decision to cancel her planned concert at the college over the singer’s stance on the situation in Gaza. Earlier this week, Cornell president Michael I. Kotlikoff nixed Kehlani’s May 7 concert during the university’s annual Slope Day celebration, citing Kehlani’s “espoused antisemitic, anti-Israel sentiments in …
Read More »Cornell University Cancels Kehlani Concert Over Pro-Palestinian Remarks
Kehlani, an artist who has publicly supported Palestinians, will no longer perform at a scheduled Cornell University concert next month. The institution’s president, Michael I. Kotlikoff, announced the cancellation of the May 7 event, part of the school’s “Slope Day” celebration after the last day of classes, in an open …
Read More »GloRilla, Kehlani Share Reflective Holiday Single 'Xmas Time'
GloRilla and Kehlani have teamed up to bring you the holiday spirit. The duo released a collaborative single, “Xmas Time,” which sees them celebrating the festive period and all it means. “I remember those days when the nights got cold,” the two musicians sing. “Leaning on each other made our …
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