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Kehlani Confirms They Prefer To Go By She/They Pronouns

Kehlani is getting more comfortable in their skin and in a recent cover story from Byrdie Magazine (Nov. 30), the R&B songstress confirmed their pronouns are she/they but prefers they:…

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Kehlani attends the premiere of YouTube Originals’ “Justin Bieber: Seasons” at Regency Bruin Theatre on January 27, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.

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Kehlani is getting more comfortable in their skin and in a recent cover story from Byrdie Magazine (Nov. 30), the R&B songstress confirmed their pronouns are she/they but prefers they: "I don't mind when people say 'she' at all, but something feels really affirming when people say 'they.' It feels like... you really see me."

Previously the R&B singer has identified as queer, bisexual, and even pansexual but doesn't want to solely focus on labels.

"I wish it was more of a journey discovering how I love and what I need versus putting the emphasis on having to 'come out' with my sexual identity."

Most recently the artist was spotted holding hands with fellow R&B artist SZA at the Met Gala and speculated that the two were an item which Kehlani debunked the rumor per HotNewHipHop: "They said I'm collecting R&B girls like Infinity Stones and I haven't f----- with any of them."

When the artist spoke about her album that is set to drop sometime this winter, the singer said it talks about her sexuality: "(It) talks about love and coming into gayness."

We can't wait to hear more from Kehlani and are happy to see them open up through their music.

Autumn Hawkins is the National Hip-Hop and R&B writer for Beasley Media, currently residing in New Jersey. Prior to working at Beasley Media, she was in broadcast news as an entertainment producer. When she's not impatiently waiting for Beyoncé to drop new music, she is reading, shopping, or planning a vacation.