18 facts you need to know about 'Blue Water Road' singer Kehlani

1. How old is Kehlani?

Kehlani was born on 14th April 2995, making her 28 years old. [Credit: Getty]

2. Where is Kehlani from?

Kehlani Parrish was born in Oakland, California, though she later settled in Los Angeles pursue her career. [Credit: Getty]

3. Does Kehlani have a daughter?

Kehlani announced her pregnancy in October 2018, and gave birth to a daughter, Adeya Nomi Parrish Young-White, at home on 23rd March, 2019. Adeya's father is Javaughn Young-White, who played guitar for Kehlani. [Credit: Instagram]

4. What is Kehlani's net worth?

Kehlani's net worth is estimated to be between $3-$6 million. [Credit: Instagram]

5. What are Kehlani's pronouns?

Kehlani's pronouns are she/they. In a 2021 interview with Byrdie Magazine, Kehlani discussed their preference for "they" over "she", saying “something feels really affirming when people say they,” and that “it feels like you really see me." [Credit: Instagram]

6. Kelhani first found fame on America's Got Talent.

Kehlani originally rose to fame with teen pop band POPLYFE on season 6 of America's Got Talent. The group finished fourth.

7. Kelhani turned down a big opportunity from Nick Cannon.

After America’s Got Talent finished she left Poplyfe and was invited by AGT host Nick Cannon to ask her about being in a rap group however she didn't like the direction of the group and moved back to Oakland again.

8. Kehlani's first mixtape is called 'Cloud 19.'

She dropped her first mixtape 'Cloud 19' in August 2014. It was made in New York City with producer Jahaan Sweet and was ranked 28th on Complex's "50 Best Albums of 2014". Check out the tracks 'FWU' & 'Tell Your Mama.'

9. Then came Kehlani's second mixtape, titled 'You Should Be Here.'

Named after the lead track, 'You Should Be Here' was Kehlani's second album and was released in April 2015. The mixtape reached 5 in the US RnB chart. The track 'YSBH' has had 6.69 Million views alone!

10. Kehlani's seriously well connected in the industry.

'You Should Be Here' features rapper friends Chance The Rapper & BJ the Chicago Kid. As well as working with Charlie Puth to cover Drake's 'Hotline Bling', she also hooked up with Snakehips to feature on their track 'Til The Morning.'

11. Kehlani signed to Atlantic Records in 2015.

Shortly after 'You Should Be Here' was released Kehlani signed to Atlantic Records in April 2015.

12. Before she was a singer, Kehlani wanted to be a professional dancer.

Before beginning her singing career, she studied dance at the Oakland School for the Arts and hoped to study at Juilliard.

13. She's influenced by the biggest and best female names in RnB.

Kehlani counts Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, and Jill Scott among her early influences.

14. She has earned herself a Grammy Nomination for 2016.

Kehlani has been nominated for a 2016 Grammy for Best Urban Contemporary Album.

15. in 2015 she toured as an opening act for rapper G-Eazy.

In early 2015, Kehlani opened for G-Eazy on the second leg of his "From the Bay to the Universe" tour, taking her across North America, Canada and Australia.

16. Kehlani has a big online following.

She had Twitter, but she chose to cancel her account. Her Instagram has a following of over 13 million!

17. Kehlani was raised by her Aunt.

Kehlani's father passed away when she was very young and her mother struggled with addiction, so her Aunt helped to raise her.

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18 facts you need to know about 'Blue Water Road' singer Kehlani