Kehlani’s Rise: From Oakland Roots to R&B Star – Bio, Net Worth & Personal Life

Kehlani Ashley Parrish was born on April 24, 1995 in Oakland, California. She is an American singer, songwriter, and dancer who first gained attention in 2011 as a member of PopLyfe on America’s Got Talent. Her early life was marked by hardship. Both her parents struggled with addiction, and she was raised by her aunt after her father’s death and her mother’s incarceration. She experienced homelessness before sharing her first solo track on SoundCloud. Kehlani’s solo career took off with the 2014 mixtape Cloud 19. She followed up with You Should Be Here in 2015 and released her debut album SweetSexySavage in 2017. Her achievements include Grammy nominations, a Billboard Women in Music award, and a gold-certified album. She identifies as pansexual and has had public relationships, including with NBA star Kyrie Irving. She is expecting her first child with guitarist Javie Young-White. Her current net worth is estimated at $6 million.

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