Kehlani Scores Biggest Female R&B Release Of 2026

Official Announcement | Published: May 07, 2026 11:17 AM EDT

(Atlantic) Multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning artist Kehlani continues her standout 2026 as her self-titled album, Kehlani, debuts 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. Listen to Kehlani here.

The project marks Kehlani's fourth top 10 entry on the Billboard 200 and her third to land within the top 5. Across the charts, the album launches 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. 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.