Kehlani Ashley Parrish, known simply as Kehlani, was born on April 24, 1995, in Oakland, California. She first gained attention as a member of the Bay Area teen group PopLyfe before launching a solo career. Kehlani released the mixtape Cloud 19 in 2014 and the widely acclaimed You Should Be Here in 2015, which established her as a rising voice in contemporary R&B. She issued her debut studio album, SweetSexySavage, in 2017, followed by the 2020 album It Was Good Until It Wasn't, cementing her status as a leading figure in modern R&B and pop. Known for intimate lyrics and a versatile blend of R&B, hip-hop, and pop, Kehlani has collaborated with a wide range of artists and earned substantial critical and commercial success. She continues to release music and influence a new generation of artists with her honest storytelling and genre-blending sound.