Kehlani draws a line with fans after sexual-assault claim: ‘Respect me as a human’
LA TimesKehlani arrives at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Inglewood in 2018. In a since-deleted Instagram Stories post on Monday, the Grammy-nominated “Distraction” artist claimed a fan put their “hands up my skirt & started pulling my underwear to touch my genitals.” “This s— made me sick to my stomach,” they said, according to Billboard. “I set that boundary so that you guys can know how to please just respect me as a human, me as an individual.” In the deleted Instagram Stories from Monday, Kehlani added that the audience member assaulted them as they were “being escorted through a crowd after performing.” The singer said in the TikTok that they regret that the incident made headlines, but understands “it’s such a serious thing.” Kehlani added that she has no response to the “negative” comments and assumptions she has received since posting about the alleged event. “So I’ll see you then.” Kehlani will kick off the 2023 portion of their tour with a show in Auckland, New Zealand. “There so many beautiful moments on this tour — so many moments that I can’t even count on my hand.” Kehlani assured fans that they have a support system, including friends, family and her therapist.
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