Kehlani Flaunts Bikini Body As ‘Folded’ Climbs The Charts

By Glory-Anna Oshafi on September 28, 2025 at 2:00 AM EDT

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Kehlani proved once again that she is not only well-versed in dropping hit songs, but she also knows how to turn up the heat with hot pictures.

The R&B superstar took to Instagram to celebrate her hit song “Folded” with a spicy black bikini snap. The post received a plethora of compliments and congratulations in the comment section, with many fans hinting at the song bagging a Grammy.

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Kehlani Celebrates The Success Of 'Folded'

Kehlani's latest hit, “Folded,” has fast become a hit song, climbing to the No. 1 R&B spot in the UK and US, and the talented singer couldn't keep calm.

She celebrated this milestone with a 7-slide carousel featuring herself in a tiny black bikini, accompanied by the recent music charts, with her song topping the list.

Kehlani had fans in a chokehold from the opening slide, which showed her leaning backward beside a pool. The close-up shot gave fans a clear view of her edgy tattoos and stunning body as it glowed in the sun.

Right after, she shared a screenshot of the R&B/Soul charts in both the UK and US, where “Folded” claimed the No. 1 spot.

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She followed up with more sizzling poolside snaps, some wide shots showing off her toned physique and others close-ups that highlighted her striking facial features.

In the caption, she expressed how excited and grateful she was for its reception, stating that “...a song can change it all…”

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Kehlani's Spicy Black Bikini

Kehlani's bikini pic was a visual banquet of a stunning body and beautiful body art. The bikini itself was a chic masterpiece that hugged her figure and accentuated every curve.

Its top featured a triangle cut with cups that offered medium coverage and little black strings that tied at the back. Each cup was connected to its halter neck string with gold chain details that added an extra layer of glamor to the look.

Its bottom was a high-cut piece that flattered her curves, drawing attention to her toned abs and full hips. Each side had gold details, making it eye-catching and luxurious.

She further upped the look by layering gold necklaces, paired with simple earrings and a stack of bold gold bangles.

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Fans' Reactions

The post quickly went viral, hitting 1.1 million views and over 8,000 comments.

Several users and admirers congratulated her on the success of her song, predicting that it might just be the song that gets her a Grammy Award. An admirer's comment, “Grammy otw,” got over 3,900 likes.

Alongside the congratulations was a flood of compliments on Kehlani’s bikini snaps. “Damn you fine, and your music so fire… Love you,” typed an admirer. “Wow, Kehlani, you are such a pretty lady,” another chimed in, even as a user commented, “You are absolutely beautiful.”

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Brandy Remixes 'Folded'

Fans aren't the only ones raving over Kehlani's hit single; vocal powerhouse Brandy was so impressed that she jumped on the track, sprinkling some “Brandy Sauce” on the hit.

Brandy shared her version on her Instagram page, writing in the caption that adding her own flavor to the song was especially meaningful because Kehlani was truly like her “little sister” and she loved her so much.

Kehlani reposted the reel again with her own caption, stating that Brandy was her “MUVA of ALLL muvas,” and she was truly honored to have her jump on the track.

Kehlani Rocks Vintage Dior To The BET Awards

Kehlani wore a vintage Dior dress to the 2025 BET Awards. The show-stopping dress was crafted from a blue and gold textured fabric that screamed luxury. It featured a structured bodice with a square neckline and thin straps.

The form-fitting dress had a thigh-high slit that elongated her silhouette and showed off her tattoos.

Kehlani paired the dazzling dress with strappy gold sandals and statement earrings.

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