Kehlani reveals how her child’s father reacted to her coming out

Earlier this year, Kehlani responded to rumors about her sexuality by officially outing herself as a lesbian.

As part of Facebook Watch’s “Pride On! Kehlani & Larray’s Excellent Pride Ride ”special revealed the“ Back Together ”singer how Javaughn Young-White, the father of her two-year-old daughter, reacted when he learned of her sexual orientation. In March 2019, the two welcomed a little girl named Adeya Nomi.

“I have a 2-year-old daughter … she’s the best,” Kehlani said, according to Complex. “Myself and her father are like really close friends, and the decision to have a family was a really easy one because we both believed in each other’s ability to be good parents.”

She said that Young-White has remained a supportive friend and father. “We just focus on being a team, to be honest, and when I could tell him that I’ve come to terms with my sexuality and he’s super, super, super supportive,” she added.

Kehlani also revealed that she and Young-White tried to normalize parental relationships around their daughter. “As usual when people would say ‘mom and dad,’ we also say ‘mom and mom’ and ‘dad and dad,'” she said.

On Instagram Live with her friend on Easter Sunday, Kehlani announced that she is gay. “You want to know what’s new about me? I finally know I’m a lesbian! ”She said. In a later TikTok video, she confirmed her sexuality. “Well, it’s damn true. I’m gay, gay, gay, gay. “