KEHLANI WINS FIRST GRAMMYS AFTER 10 YEAR WAIT — Quick Facts
KEHLANI WINS FIRST GRAMMYS AFTER 10 YEAR WAIT. Kehlani won her first Grammy after 10 years since her initial nomination, taking home Best R&B Performance for 'F.
Key Data Points
- Kehlani won her first Grammy after 10 years since her initial nomination, taking home Best R&B Performance for 'Folded' which peaked at #6 on Billboard Hot 100
- The song 'Folded' was originally created in a Miami studio session intended for a feature that never materialized, with a beat meant for rapper Wale
- She used her acceptance speech platform to condemn ICE and called for artists to unite against injustice, ending with 'f**k ICE'
Frequently Asked
- Did Kehlani win a Grammy in 2026?
- Yes, Kehlani won her first Grammy at the 2026 Grammy Awards, taking home Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song for her hit single 'Folded.' This came 10 years after her initial Grammy nomination.
- What song did Kehlani win a Grammy for?
- Kehlani won her Grammy Awards for the song 'Folded,' which peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in November and marked her first-ever top 10 hit on the chart.
- How long did Kehlani wait to win her first Grammy?
- Kehlani waited 10 years to win her first Grammy, having been nominated for the first time a decade before her 2026 win.
- What is the origin story of Kehlani's song 'Folded'?
- 'Folded' was created during a Miami recording session that was originally intended for a feature that never materialized, with the beat initially meant for rapper Wale. Kehlani discovered the song's potential during the session when she realized how serious and impactful the track was.
- Who did Kehlani beat to win Best R&B Performance at the Grammys?
- Kehlani beat out Chris Brown and Bryson Tiller ('It Depends'), Justin Bieber ('Yukon'), Leon Thomas ('Mutt'), and Summer Walker ('Heart of a Woman') to win Best R&B Performance for 'Folded.'