Kehlani was close with her dad; however, he passed away when she was just 1!
After Hours singer Kehlani’s baby daddy, Javaughn Young-White, ordered full custody, citing her alleged links with some cults for the past few years.
Kehlani promptly rose to the limelight after appearing in the sixth season of American Idol’s Got Talent, although she didn’t win the title.
Her breakthrough came with her mixtape “Cloud 19,” which features songs like 1st Position, How We Do Us, Tell Your Mama, Deserve Better, and more.
The American singer remains confidential about her family. However, Kehlani exclusively opened up about her father in an interview in 2021.
Kehlani mentioned that kids don’t need perfect parents; they need happy ones.
In an interview with The Breakfast Club in 2021, Kehlani shared insights about her motherhood and her bond with her father while growing up.
Her family conducted proper ancestral work in 2020, Kehlani exclusively revealed in the interview.
Talking about parenthood, Kehlani mentioned that she abides by the principle that “one should not be perfect parents but ought to be happy parents.“
Although her father passed away when she was very young and didn’t get to see her grow up, Kehlani keeps his memory alive despite his physical absence.
Back in 2019, she took to her Facebook to honor her late father on Father’s Day writing,
love you OG. forever wishing you had got the chance. happy Father’s Day to the realest
i am daddy’s DAUGHTER
Despite not having many vivid memories of her father, Kehlani deeply respects him and keeps him alive in her heart through the faint memories she holds.
Kehlani’s aunt adopted and raised her while her mother was behind the bars!
A strong advocate for mental health awareness, Kehlani faced a challenging early life as both of her parents both addicts.
Kehlani’s mother, Meechie, was on the run from the police while she was pregnant with Kehlani.
In fact, her mother went into labor during the run from the police, and it was her father who guided her through the birth over the phone.
Following Kehlani’s birth, her mother returned to jail. Eventually, her mother’s sister came to the scene and adopted her.
Born premature and sick, Kehlani is deeply grateful to her aunt, who came into her life like an angel in disguise.
Today is Kehlani's mom's birthday! Thank you for giving us a blessing! Happy birthday Mama Meechie! Lots of love 💖💖💖 pic.twitter.com/A6u7rsbfek
— Kehlani Parrish Crew (@KehlaniCrew) January 13, 2016
She was raised by her aunt, who gave up everything to raise her. Kehlani is nothing but profoundly thankful for her aunt’s role in her life.
Later, her mother re-entered her life with two other kids; however, the singer experienced challenges and confusion regarding her relationship with her mother.
The singer even questioned why she couldn’t have a stable presence in her mother’s life like her younger siblings, even though she felt mature and capable.
Additional Information
- Kehlani’s discography includes 4 studio albums, 70 singles, 3 mix tapes, and 15 promotional singles.
- She was nominated for her Grammy Award in Best R&B Performance for her single “Distraction” in 2018.
- American singer Kehlani’s debut album, “SweetSexySavage,” was a commercial success, selling 32,000 copies in its first week of release.
