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Kamaiyah Posted Her Matching Tattoos With Kehlani To Show Their ‘Sisterhood Wasn’t Fake’ Despite Their Past Beef

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So often in the music industry, artists fall out with one another, causing waves of coverage and breathless speculation from fans. However, their reconciliations rarely receive the same level of scrutiny. Case in point: Bay Area rapper Kamaiyah is pretty fed up with addressing rumors and questions about her falling out with Kehlani, who is also from the Bay.

The two artists were thick as thieves at one point in their careers until 2020 when Kamaiyah declared on Twitter that she “don’t f*ck with” Kehlani after allegedly being removed from the singer’s 2019 single “All Me.” However, Kehlani addressed accusations of colorism at the time, saying “please do not take this bold ass lie and f*ckin run with it.” At the time, I wrote that they could hopefully “get on Zoom or something and settle this out of the public’s eye.”

It seems that’s just what they did, but due to that fact, many folks missed it. When Bay-focused Twitter fan account Thizzler On The Roof (A1 name, by the way) reported on comments Kamaiyah made about feeling overlooked, it apparently drew some criticism from fans due to the prior disagreement. “This post got y’all messaging me about me and Kehlani again so I’m going to address it so we can wrap this up in 2023,” she wrote in response.

“Me and Kehlani talked privately (as we should) and have no issues whatsoever,” she continued. “What happened happened and it’s over. She’s talented, I love her, and that sh*t is dead let it go.” To further highlight the restoration of their bond, Kamaiyah also posted a photo of the pair’s matching tattoos, explaining, “I literally have matching tattoos with kehlani our fallout over business differences should’ve never hit the internet and I apologized 3 years ago PUBLICLY for it. Our sisterhood wasn’t fake, family gets into it all the time ours just got a lil ghetto because of who we are.”

Of course, nothing seals a musical reconciliation like a collaboration or two. Fans can miss out on tweets, but not new music.

Kehlani is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Kehlani Posts Flirty TikTok With New GF Kiara Russell

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Kehlani’s love life is always a fascinating topic of discussion. For most of her career, she’s dated high-profile stars of both genders. Early on in her career, she had flings with NBA star Kyrie Irving, fellow R&B singer PARTYNEXTDOOR, and rapper YG. Then last year, she dated blossoming alternative singer 070 Shake, though they broke up in late September. Now, her newest boo is another sports figure. In December she subtly revealed that she was in a relationship with Kiara Russell. Russell, who is turning 25 in March, is a former Division I women’s basketball player. Since graduating from Arizona State University, she landed a job as an assistant for UConn women’s team.

While in this new relationship, Kehlani has still stayed busy at work. On Feb. 19, she took to Instagram to announce an upcoming studio album titled SweetSexySavage 2.0. while there is currently no release date or track list for the project, Kehlani declaring it “album time” in her caption means it could be on the way soon. This project would be a sequel to her debut album from 2017 SweetSexySavage. While it’s unclear who else could be included on the album feature-wise, it’s nice to know she is still crafting new music while spending time with her girlfriend.

Kehlani And Kiara’s New Video

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♬ Hey Hey – Radio Edit – Polo Frost

When Kehlani and Kiara first revealed their relationship, they did so via a lighthearted TikTok video. So, it only makes sense that they would continue using the app to publicly display their love for each other. On Thursday (Feb. 23), the duo was seen together on the app singing along to a recently popular song. Using Polo Frost’s “Hey Hey” track that samples Train’s “Hey, Soul Sister,” Kehlani and Kiara lip sync the raunchy lyrics. “Accidentally put it in her booty, I was drunk she like, ‘Hey, hey’,” the song goes. The TikTok shows just how much the couple enjoys each other’s company. Making silly videos and showing each other off on social media is a good indicator of a health relationship for the pair.

In a recent interview with Amelia Dimoldenberg on her Chicken Shop Date series, Kehlani said she doesn’t have a type when it comes to dating. “People would say that I have a type, but they haven’t seen everybody that I’ve ever talked to or dated. So I’m actively always fighting that in my head. Like, do I just get on the internet and show them every single person I’ve ever spoken to?” she said. “I’ve got flavors, for real.” While fans may dispute this point from Kehlani, they cannot argue how happy she looks in her new relationship with Kiara. And that is all that matters at the end of the day.

Kehlani Teases New Album With Sexy Photos

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Just after completing their Blue Water Road Trip tour, Kehlani took to Insta on Sunday (February 19) to announce an upcoming album underway. The post included a series of sexy (and revealing) photos, with the first slide showing off their gorgeously tatted backside. Captured in the Philippines, the 27-year-old singer poses confidently for the moody photoshoot which teases fans in more ways than one. Kehlani, whose debut studio album SweetSexySavage was released back in 2017, hinted at a “2.0” to the project that initially put them on the map as an R&B artist.

The 17-track project previously ranked on Billboard’s “20 Best R&B Albums of 2017.” “Gangsta,” “Undercover,” and “Everything Is Yours” are among the album’s standout titles. Since the release of SSS, Kehlani has been consistent with showing off their versatile musicality. Following their big debut, they released 2 albums, a mixtape, and a variety of singles. Most recently, Blue Water Road earned the Californian singer recognition for tracks like “up at night” (featuring Justin Bieber) and “wish i never.” Overall, their most recent project reflected a soulful interpretation of Kehlani’s life, and put their uniquely melodious vocals under the spotlight.

Kehlani Hints At SweetSexySavage 2.0

Needless to say, it comes as no surprise that fans are craving a SSS 2.0 release. Many took to Twitter to express their excitement, with one Twitter user sharing, “They said this is their SweetSexySavage 2.0 era and I’m so excited. that’s my favorite album from Kehlani,” and another ecstatically tweeting, “NO FUCKING WAY? SWEETSEXYSAVAGE 2.0?!? KEHLANI I’M GONNA CRYFSHEATEU.” Even with Kehlani’s various musical contributions over the past 5 years, their debut album still holds power amongst listeners.

Fans were also quick to point out Kehlani’s hot new look. As revealed in their initial post, the vocalist is rocking newly chopped hair dyed to an incredibly flattering burgundy. The photoshoot accompanying her SSS 2.0 teaser was shot by Mía André, who brilliantly played with lights and shadows to showcase Kehlani’s fresh look. The singer-songwriter is certainly ready for a SSS 2.0 era, which we imagine will be filled with unfiltered lyrics, raw emotions, and her angelic voice!

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Kehlani Teased That She’s Working On Her Next Album, Which May Be A Sequel To ‘SweetSexySavage’

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Kehlani is officially in album mode. Hot off the tour for her most recent album, 2022’s Blue Water Road, she said she is ready to begin work on her next project.

She took to Instagram to share the news, and in the post, she shared pictures of herself wearing tank tops, thongs, heels, and her hair cut short, reminiscent of her 2017 debut era for her SweetSexySavage interview.

“sweet.Sexy.Savage. 2.0. back in my bag. tour over, it’s album time,” she said in the post’s caption

Over the course of her several eras, Kehlani has enjoyed going on tour, blending a multitude of genres, and seeing how fans react differently to her music. In an interview with Billboard, she shared what sets a Kehlani tour apart.

“We headbang, we call ancestors, we celebrate love, people get engaged, we sing petty things about exes, we call in new love, [and] we talk about community,” she said. “I think that that’s what makes this tour so unique. People are coming to be everything they are and meet other people in their ‘everythingness.’ It’s a cool f*cking room full of people who don’t even exist in anyone’s binaries, just f*cking celebrating.”

Kehlani is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Kehlani, Brent Faiyaz, Chlöe And More WIll Perform At Sol Blume 2023

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Sol Blume is set to return to Sacramento, California this April for two days of R&B festivities. The fourth iteration of Sol Blume will take place at Sacramento’s Discovery Park, and will feature an extensive line-up of today’s hottest R&B acts.

Taking the stage on Friday, April 29 are Brent Faiyaz, who released the critically acclaimed album Wasteland last year, as well as Ella Mai, Isaiah Rashad, Joey Badass, Nao, Sabrina Claudio, and Mariah The Scientist. Also set to perform that day are Alex Isley, Mereba, and Christian Kuria.

On Sunday, April 30, attendees will be able to see Oakland native Kehlani, who released her third album, Blue Water Road last year, as well as Teyana Taylor, Jessie Reyez, Pink Sweats, Chlöe, and PinkPantheress. Buzzy girl group FLO, as well as multihyphenate Coco Jones are also on the schedule for that day.

According to a statement accompanied by the line-up announcement, “local residents and out-of-town travelers alike will soon gather together to enjoy incredible music performances while celebrating the spirit of diversity, creativity, and positivity.”

You can check out the full line-up below and the schedule here. General on-sale for the festival begins Monday, January 30.

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Kehlani Doesn’t Have A Romantic Type: “I’ve Got Flavours FR”

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Since first rising to fame in the early 2010s, Kehlani has been in their fair share of relationships. 2016 was spent with names like Kyrie Irving and PARTYNEXTDOOR. By the next year, Shaina Negron was her lover of choice.

Later on, the 27-year-old was linked to Demi Lovato, Javie Young White, YG, and more recently, 070 Shake. The latter union came to an end in the final months of 2022. Before December came to a close, ‘lani was seen bumping and grinding with Black Panther actress Letitia Wright at a London club.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 10: Kehlani performs onstage at IN BLOOM, imagined by Kehlani presented by Grey Goose Essences at Pier 17 on July 10, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Grey Goose Essences)

While some romance rumours floated around online, nothing actually transpired between the two. Finally, the blue water road vocalist unveiled her new partner for the world to meet at the end of last month. Since then, fans have been eager to find out more about Kiara Russell and her relationship with the Oakland native.

As you can tell from the diverse roster of former partners, Kehlani is open to pursuing people from all walks of life. Last week, she sat down with Amelia Dimoldenberg on her popular Chicken Shop Date series. In the video, she spills some serious tea on her love life.

“People would say that I have a type, but they haven’t seen everybody that I’ve ever talked to or dated,” they explained to the journalist. “So I’m actively always fighting that in my head. Like, do I just get on the internet and show them every single person I’ve ever spoken to?”

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In response, the host plainly said, “I don’t think you should do that.” Kehlani then teased, “Oh, I’ve got flavours, for real.”

The same interview found the mother of one discussing not dating fans, sucking toes, and visiting strip clubs. “Me and the strippers have an interesting relationship,” they admitted.

“They want to talk about zodiac signs, and what my music did for them, and moments when they grew up with me, while they’re throwing ass at me. It’s a little bit of cognitive dissonance, because I’m like, super gay, and I’m like ‘Wow, that ass,’ but also, I’m so glad that I touched your heart at some point with my love songs.”

Her relationships are certainly a hot topic of conversation, but recently, Kehlani has been pouring some extra energy into self-love. Over the past few months, she’s been consistently hitting the gym, and the results clearly speak for themselves.

Check out the R&B starlet’s impressive booty gains here, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Kehlani Sometimes Wants To Prove To Fans That She Doesn’t Have A Type: ‘I’ve Got Flavors For Real’

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Kehlani is the latest musician to join journalist Amelia Dimoldenberg on Chicken Shop Date. During the interview, the “Up At Night” singer answered just about every question you could imagine.

“People would say that I have a type, but they haven’t seen everybody that I’ve ever talked to or dated,” they said. “So I’m actively always fighting that in my head, like, do I just get on the internet and show them every single person I’ve ever spoken to?”

“I don’t think you should do that,” said Dimoldenberg.

“Oh, I’ve got flavors, for real,” Kehlani replied.

Elsewhere in the interview, Kehlani explained why they don’t date fans, talked about sucking toes, and detailed encounters at strip clubs.

“Me and the strippers have an interesting relationship,” Kehlani said. “They want to talk about zodiac signs, and what my music did for them, and moments when they grew up with me, while they’re throwing ass at me.”

“It’s a little bit of a cognitive dissonance,” she continued, “because I’m like, super gay, and I’m like ‘Wow, that ass,’ but also, I’m so glad that I touched your heart at some point with my love songs.”

You can watch the full episode of Chicken Shop Date above.

Kehlani is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Kehlani’s Booty Gains Are On Full Display On TikTok: Watch

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They say that summer bodies are built in the winter, and Kehlani is obviously proving that this season. They’ve always been something of a heartthrob within the industry. However, their latest workout regimen has the blue water road singer looking (and feeling) stronger and sexier than ever before.

Over the weekend, the 27-year-old took to social media to give a mid-January look at their gym progress. “3 committed months of fitness bro-ism in every sense of the word,” the caption on their TikTok uploaded to Instagram says. “PROGRESS [muscle emoji].”

Kehlani attends IN BLOOM, imagined by Kehlani presented by Grey Goose Essences at Pier 17 on July 10, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Grey Goose Essences)

In the clip, Kehlani wears a cropped grey crewneck sweater over printed green and black leggings. The bottoms clearly emphasize her growing behind. The audio of choice is Ice Spice’s latest joint, “In Ha Mood.”

“I tried dippin’, he begged me to stay / Bae, I’m not stayin’, I just wanna play,” the Bronx-born rapper spits in the snippet. “In the party, he just wanna rump / Big boobs and the butt stay plump,” the song continues as the Oakland native flexes her abs then turns to give fans a peak at the back.

Kehlani clearly caught Spice’s attention with the thirst trap, as she wrote “Baddie fren,” in the comments. Other friends who hyped the R&B diva up include Raveena, Bree Runway, and Layton Greene.

Aside from friends, fans have also been leaving thirsty replies. “Maybe I’m not straight?” one user openly pondered. Others added, “Those yams be yamming,” and “My favourite body type.”

In other news, Kehlani certainly has a lot to celebrate lately. Before 2022 came to an end, they debuted their new relationship on social media. Read more about that here, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Kehlani Debuts New Relationship On Social Media

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Months after Kehlani called it quits with 070 Shake, the singer has now popped out with someone new. The Oakland-born musician showed off her new relationship on TikTok this past week, with her and Kiara “Kiki” Russell letting fans in on their budding romance.

Russell, a former college basketball star, went viral on the platform over the weekend after posting a video of her and Kehlani dying her hair. The pair shared a kiss in the intimate video, which features the romantic jam “Into You” by Tamia and Fabulous.

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A day earlier, she also shared a video of her and the “Beautiful Lies” songstress addressing a fan’s comment about how they met. 

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“We were at Whole Foods and we both touched hands reaching for the same kiwi. And the next thing you know, love,” Kehlani joked in the clip, adding, “Actually the stud stork brought her, so she dropped off on my porch.”

Kehlani also showed off Russell on her own TikTok account, posting a clip of them together. “Say hi to the girls,” the It Was Good Until It Wasn’t star sang on video. 

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“You wasn’t really supposed to say hi to the girls,” Kehlani then said. “No, you supposed to say hi. Not to the girls.”

READ MORE: Kehlani Dances On Letitia Wright At Club In London

Social media users were quick to respond to the 27-year-old’s new chapter, with many commenting on the pair going public and Kehlani’s past relationships. Others also shared that they thought the new couple closely resembled each other.

“Kehlani really loves her a look alike,” one user wrote on Twitter.

Another user tweeted, “One thing about Kehlani, she gone keep her a girlfriend.”

Let us know your thoughts on Kehlani’s new relationship by sounding off in the comments below.

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