Kehlani, a Billboard Women in Music 2026 Impact Award recipient, has spoken about her creative process and emotional journey behind her hit "Folded" and her self-titled album. She discusses her passion for R&B and the challenges of staying true to her artistry, including collaborating with artists like Ludacris, Lil Wayne and Clipse. Her self-named album was released after two more albums before. Kehlani reveals that she was recording in her bedroom during her tour and was processing a lot of external chaos.