Kehlani, 27, isn’t afraid to show off their new love, Kiara Russell, despite a sudden split with former girlfriend rapper 070 Shake in September. On Christmas Day, Kehlani debuted their new partner on TikTok with a cute introduction video to fans.
@kehlanisince yall asked♬ original sound – Kehlani
Kehlani’s video was a very subtle look into their connection as the video shows them chilling on the couch together. Kehlani instructed Russell to greet their followers, “Say hi to the girls.”
“Hi, girls!” Russell said before Kehlani turned around to joke that she was doing too much by actually saying hello.
@sheriicherii Replying to @chlojvn Apparently I don’t get along well with the K names 🥲 #fyp #lesbiannews #lesbiansoftiktok #lgbt #kehlani #celebritynews ♬ original sound – Sheri J
“You wasn’t supposed to say hi to the girls,” Kehlani told Russell.
“You were supposed to say hi, but not to the girls,” Kehlani added.
Fans have been trying to piece together the new relationship for a while now. Kehlani and Russell posted TikTok videos together but deleted them before publicly announcing they were dating on Sunday.
@kehlani.edits7 🤞🏽❤️🔥 @Kehlani @kiararuss #kiararuss #kehlani #CapCut #kehlaniedits #baelani #bluewaterroad #viral #bwr #tsunamimob #kehlaniclips #fypシ #tour #fyp ♬ original sound – sped up afrobeats
The Oakland artist captioned her TikTok “since yall asked,” responding to fans’ insinuations. Sealing their relationship status, the two kissed in a follow-up video.
Many fans question if Kehlani debuted their new girlfriend to dismiss the recent rumors of her dating actress Letitia Wright.
According to The Shade Room, a source told them, “Kehlani and Letitia are just friends.” Rumors circulated about the two after the “Good Life” singer was seen dancing on Wright in a London nightclub.
@kiararussSomethin newww♬ Into You (feat. Tamia) – Fabolous
“There are plenty of videos of Kehlani throwing ass on more friends than I can count on my hands throughout her tour,” the source told TSR.
According to AceShowbiz, Wright is reportedly dating model Eva Apio, who was also at the club when Wright and Kehlani were dancing.
Kehlani seemingly addressed their break-up with 070 Shake, real name Danielle Balbuena, in a cryptic message over an Instagram story.
“Play stupid games win stupid prizes”, Kehlani posted.
@kiararuss Been a min since ive felt this happy ❤️🩹 #greenscreen #greenscreenvideo #fyp ♬ original sound – Kim Kardashian🍑
Kehlani is known to be a hopeless romantic and a Taurus; if you know, you know. Here’s to a new chance at love.
