Kehlani Drops “Back and Forth” Video Ahead of South African Tour

Two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning R&B superstar Kehlani has unveiled the official music video for her electrifying single “Back and Forth” featuring legendary rapper and producer Missy Elliott, adding fresh momentum ahead of her highly anticipated South African dates for The Kehlani World Tour.

The visually striking video, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Director X, transforms a lively house party into an immersive experience. Blending energetic dance performances with intimate storytelling, the video captures Kehlani’s signature emotional depth while showcasing Missy Elliott‘s unmistakable charisma and groundbreaking style. Fans are also treated to a special surprise appearance from R&B icon Monica, making the celebration even more memorable.

“Back and Forth” appears on Kehlani’s critically acclaimed self-titled album, Kehlani, which was released in April on the singer’s birthday. The album made an impressive debut at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, earning 69,000 equivalent album units and securing the biggest debut for an R&B album by a female artist this year.

The successful release marks another career milestone for Kehlani, becoming her fourth Top 10 album on the Billboard 200 and her third project to reach the Top 5. Beyond the Billboard 200, the album debuted at No. 1 on the R&B Albums chart, No. 2 on Top Albums, No. 2 on Vinyl Albums, No. 5 on the Top Streaming Albums chart, and No. 5 on the Indie Stores Chart, further highlighting its widespread commercial success.

Fueling the album’s remarkable performance is the smash hit “Folded,” which earned Kehlani two GRAMMY® Awards this year for Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song. The track continues to break records as the longest-running No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart, remaining at the summit for 17 consecutive weeks and counting. With a 2x Platinum certification, “Folded” has become one of the defining songs of Kehlani’s career and continues to resonate with audiences around the world.

The self-titled album represents Kehlani’s first full-length studio release since her acclaimed 2024 mixtape, While We Wait 2, ushering in an exciting new chapter for the award-winning artist. Through chart-topping releases, critically praised performances, and an unmistakable influence on contemporary R&B, Kehlani continues to establish herself as one of the genre’s most important voices.

As excitement continues to build around her latest music, South African fans can also look forward to experiencing these songs live when The Kehlani World Tour arrives later this year.

For more information about Kehlani’s South African dates for The Kehlani World Tour, visit: https://urbanlifestylesa.co.za/series/kehlani-announces-south-african-dates-for-the-kehlani-world-tour/.