Kehlani, an American singer, songwriter, and dancer, gained initial fame as a member of PopLyfe before establishing a successful solo career marked by Grammy-nominated mixtapes and charting studio albums. After gaining national attention on the sixth season of America’s Got Talent in 2011, where their group PopLyfe, mentored by D’Wayne Wiggins, finished in fourth place, Kehlani went on to establish a successful solo career as an acclaimed singer, songwriter, and dancer. Following their work with PopLyfe, Kehlani released their first solo track, ‘ANTISUMMERLUV,’ on SoundCloud, marking their transition to an independent artist. Their early solo career received significant support from former America’s Got Talent host Nick Cannon, who provided an apartment and studio time in Los Angeles, California, facilitating their burgeoning talent.
Kehlani’s impactful career continues to be defined by a consistent stream of chart-topping projects, significant industry collaborations, and widespread critical recognition across the music landscape.