One thing about me today is that if I want to meet one of my favorite singers, rappers, etc, I’m going to do it if I can. When I found out that I could meet Kehlani? It wasn’t any different.
I thought I wouldn’t be able to see or meet them until they tour the world for their latest album, Blue Water Road. Nobody knew when that was going to be, although if you know me, you know that I’m always ready for a tour announcement. Anyway, that changed when they announced they were going on an album singing tour. Of course, I jumped at the chance to attend. All I had to do was buy the album so I could reserve my spot and let my dad know since he was going to be in town that weekend. It was a win-win situation.
Let me go on record that I’ve never been to an album signing before, but I’ve always wondered what one would be like. Luckily, I didn’t have to go alone, not that I would’ve minded if I had. The day before, on May 4, 2022, my father called to ask who was doing the album signing. Of course, I said Kehlani. I don’t know any of my sisters’ music tastes like I know my own, so when he told me that one of my sisters likes Kehlani as well, I was more than ready to give her the details so we could go together.
Album Signing Day
May 5, 2022, is a day I can honestly say that I won’t forget. But then again, there are a lot of days that I feel like I won’t ever forget for one reason to another. When we got to DBS Sounds in Riverdale for the album signing, there was already a long line of people waiting for a chance to get their albums signed. The album signing wasn’t supposed to start until 6 PM and the current time had been 5:40 PM or roughly around that time. When we arrived, I got confused about what the man told me when he told me to get in line because there were others waiting to purchase the album or pick up their order. So instead, my sister and I went and got into the line, which was wrapped around the building already. It wasn’t until a few people told me that there were two lines, and the short line was to pick up the album and get a wristband.
Long story short, while I was waiting to go in and get the wristband and album for both my sister and I, we had a few fake-outs where people were screaming and some of us didn’t know why because we didn’t see Kehlani. When I did get into the music store to get what I needed to get, which included a wristband, a poster, and Kehlani’s album, I had time to glimpse them. It was a quick peek, but it was all I needed to realize that I was actually about to meet Kehlani.
I think my sister and I stood in line for a good three hours or so before it was finally our turn to be part of the group that goes inside the building. When we got inside, it became 100% more real than ever before. When it was almost my sister’s turn and mine, I told her to go in front of me because I knew my nerves had lowkey kicked in. I took her picture for her or attempted to do so due to her phone’s delay in saving pictures.
When It Was My Turn
Then it was finally my turn to meet Kehlani. I gave the person who asked if I wanted them to take a picture of us my phone and another, my bag and poster, so they wouldn’t be in the way. I started walking, thinking about how I couldn’t believe that this moment was really happening, and greeted Kehlani when they greeted me. However, when I took a step up on the stage to hug Kehlani and get ready for the picture, gravity decided to not be on my side and I tripped and fell right in front of the table and in front of Kehlani. You read right; I FELL IN FRONT OF KEHLANI. Immediately I heard Kehlani sounding worried and asking if I was okay along with others that were around.
I was not okay. I had shooting pain in my knee from how hard the ground don’t the level were. Instead of the picture being taken right away, Kehlani told me to sit down and take a moment, which is what I did or tried to do. I didn’t want to bend my leg honestly because I was in so much pain. All I could think about was how I had just fallen in front of Kehlani while someone else told me it was going to be a moment to remember. My sister? Yeah, she was laughing and telling me how I didn’t do a good job with the picture. But my mind was not there yet.
It Wasn’t All That Bad
After some minutes had gone by, the people that were helping, of which I’m still unsure whether they were a part of Kehlani’s team or not, made sure that I had my album booklet signed, which it had already been. I’m thinking that Kehlani had signed it before I fell, but who knows? The same person who made sure my booklet was signed informed the one who was supposed to take my picture that I was ready to take one. Because I fell this time around, someone helped make sure I got on stage safe and sound while Kehlani asked me if I was good, to which I’m hoping that I gave them a reply even if I was in pain.
Finally, Kehlani and I were posing for our picture together and getting it taken. I thanked them as my phone was being returned to me. Once it was in my hand, Kehlani told me to take it easy, which meant a lot to me.
Moments Like These
While I still can’t believe that I fell in front of Kehlani. I had to deal with knee pain for a few days. I’m thankful and happy that I got to meet one of my favorite singers. Kehlani, genuinely being concerned for my well-being, only caused me to be an even bigger fan than I already was before I met them. A few people who already knew this story have already told me that there was a way to make an impression and that they’re going to remember me because of it and whether they do or they don’t, I know for a fact that I’m going to remember the moment and day. Fingers crossed that when Kehlani announces the Blue Water Road tour, I’ll be able to get a ticket to see them live in concert for the first time.
