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Kehlani on the 2025 BET Awards and Cardi B at The Tonight Present
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Key Takeaways:
- Kehlani shared behind-the-scenes moments from the video shoot, calling Cardi B a “f**kin’ powerhouse.”
- The 2 artists beforehand labored collectively on “Ring” in 2018, making this a full-circle second.
- Followers are celebrating the reunion on “Secure,” a standout monitor from Cardi B’s new album.
Cardi B’s long-awaited sophomore effort, AM I THE DRAMA?, arrived at midnight (Sept. 19). Alongside it got here the visible companion for “Secure,” that includes Kehlani. Taking to Instagram, the “Folder” singer celebrated the milestone with a touching message for her longtime collaborator.
“Congratulations, my coronary heart,” Kehlani started. “Watching you do that pregnant twice now? Inspirational.” Notably, Cardi was anticipating when she launched Invasion of Privateness in 2018, the identical yr the pair teamed up for the LP’s “Ring” video.
“My second time strolling onto set and being thoughts blown, seeing a bit of tiny individual with a giant ol’ stomach on set for hours and hours being an entire pleasure. I’m actually happy with you,” the singer-songwriter continued. “I’m actually honored to witness you. Actually impressed by you, truthfully, you’re such a f**kin’ powerhouse.”
“You’ve constructed one thing that may by no means be taken away from you, all whereas being a bada** mother! You deserve every little thing, girlie. Thanks for calling me once more. We [are] not the little ‘Ring’ ladies from 2018 anymore,” they added. Alongside the touching phrases, Kehlani additionally dropped some behind-the-scenes pictures from the “Secure” video shoot, together with a hilarious clip of them humping the air.
It’s clearly been a very nice yr for each Kehlani and Cardi. “Folded” turned the Bay Space native’s highest-charting solo single on the Billboard Sizzling 100, landed their first Prime 10 on the Sizzling R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart, and extra lately, impressed covers from Jacquees and Brandy.
In the meantime, the Grammy-winning rapper is glowing by means of her fourth being pregnant with NFL large receiver Stefon Diggs. She additionally lastly delivered the album followers have been ready seven years for. AM I THE DRAMA? options collaborations with Tyla, Summer time Walker, Megan Thee Stallion, Janet Jackson, and plenty of extra. She’ll promote the album along with her meet-and-greet tour over the weekend, then hit the highway formally in February 2026.