Kehlani

A woman with blond hair and a white coat stands in from of a background coated in foggy textures of orange, white and pink. The background is dotted with orange stars, and to the woman's right hangs a speech bubble, containing letters that look scribbled in pencil-mark black, except for the bottom word, which is boldly highlighted in the colors of the background.

If Someone Says She’s a Lesbian, She’s a Lesbian

Archie Wagner, University of Iowa

Audiences doubt lesbian identification, often venturing into harsh scrutinization of individuals’ dating lives.…

May 7, 2024

A drawing of panorama shows the artist among clouds of blue and purple

Hayley Kiyoko’s New Album Is a ‘Panorama’ of Feelings

Ashley Hagan, Virginia Commonwealth University

The artist creates a summertime soundtrack ‘for the girls,’ capturing every aspect of summertime emotions.…

August 27, 2022

SoundCloud Is Just as Good as the Other Streaming Platforms

Sarah Stager, University of Pittsburgh

Even though the service has been pushed out of the limelight by Spotify for the time being, the platform's versatility allows users to find plenty of hidden gems.…

March 2, 2020

Kehlani’s New Mixtape, ‘While We Wait,’ Is a Dramatized Exposé of Relationships

Jillian Morris, Chapman University

The project addresses romantic partners, children and friends, all relationships characterized by different kinds of love.…

March 11, 2019

Pop singer Kehlani's pregnancy has been scrutinized due to her queer identity. (Image via Teen Vogue)

Kehlani’s Pregnancy Has Led to Some Face-Palming Conversations

Victoria Macias, University of California, San Diego

Her queer identity has no affect on her ability to have children, to the surprise, apparently, of many.…

October 16, 2018

6 LGBTQ+ Musicians More Than Worth Your Time

Kathleen Danielson, Carleton College

These artists are redefining queer music.…

November 7, 2017

“SweetSexySavage” Proves That Kehlani Is R&B Royalty

D'Ariel Myrick, University of Georgia

Though previously plagued by depression, Kehlani’s new album is a statement of self-acceptance and empowerment.…

February 8, 2017

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