KEHLANI RELEASES "BACK AND FORTH" MUSIC VIDEO FEAT. MISSY ELLIOTT -

2x GRAMMY® Award–winning R&B superstar Kehlani releases her new music video for her electrifying hit single, “Back and Forth” featuring iconic trailblazer Missy Elliott off of her chart topping self-titled album, Kehlani. Watch HERE.

Directed by Director X, the video is set in a vibrant house party pairing Kehlani’s signature soulful vulnerability with Missy Elliott’s unmatched charisma and innovation. Between dance sequences, intimate scenes, and a surprise guest appearance from R&B legend Monica, Kehlani invites viewers to the party through an immersive point of view.

The video follows the release of her highly anticipated self-titled album, Kehlani, released on her birthday in April. The album debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 with 69,000 equivalent album units earned – securing the biggest debut for an R&B album by a woman this year.

Kehlani, marks her fourth top 10 entry on the Billboard 200 and her third to land within the top 5. Across the charts, the album launched at #1 on the R&B Albums, #2 on Top Albums, #2 on Vinyl Albums, #5 on the Top Streaming Albums chart, and #5 on the Indie Stores Chart.

The album is powered by the massive success of “Folded,” which also earned Kehlani two GRAMMY® Awards this year for Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song. “Folded” is also notably the longest-running #1 in Billboard Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart history, topping the respectable chart for 17 weeks and counting. The track continues to resonate globally, now cemented as one of her most impactful records with its 2x Platinum certification.

Kehlani marks her first full-length release since her 2024 mixtape, While We Wait 2, ushering in a new era for the artist. With continued chart dominance and cultural impact, Kehlani solidifies her position as one of the defining voices in modern R&B.

ABOUT KEHLANI

Kehlani will open your eyes, open your mind, and open your heart. For as blunt as she may be about life, lust, and love, her music occupies an elevated state above even the best high, yet remains deeply human and accessible with every listen. To date, she has earned over 20 gold and platinum RIAA certifications, tallied more than 5 billion streams, and is now a 2x GRAMMY® Award–winning, 7x GRAMMY® Award–nominated artist, taking home Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song for her global hit “Folded”.

She ushered in a new era and dominated the cultural conversation with her 2025 single “Folded,” a soaring anthem that has amassed over 800 million global streams, peaked at #6 on Billboard’s Hot 100, and reached #1 at Urban Radio (for 9 weeks) as well as hit #1 at Rhythmic and R&B Radio. Kehlani also earned her first solo Billboard #1 on the Rhythmic Airplay Chart, claimed the top spot on Apple Music’s R&B charts in both the U.S. and U.K., and reached #22 on Billboard’s Global 200. The song inspired the star-studded “Folded Homage Pack,” featuring fresh interpretations by R&B icons Toni Braxton, Brandy, JoJo, Mario, Ne-Yo, and Tank.

Adding to an already monumental year, Kehlani was recently honored with the Impact Award at the upcoming Billboard Women in Music, in celebration of her influence on music and culture.

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