Kehlani Hosted Brandy and Usher in Inglewood
The R&B artist welcomed surprise musical guests during her performance at the Intuit Dome.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in R&B
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Kehlani featured Brandy and Usher as surprise guests during her recent concert at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. The performance highlighted her 12-year career as she continues a world tour.
Why it matters
Surprise collaborations often serve to bridge generations of R&B artists while amplifying the momentum of ongoing world tours. These appearances highlight the collaborative spirit currently driving the genre.
Kehlani has maintained a 12-year music career, performing alongside surprise guests Brandy and Usher at the Inglewood venue. The show followed a performance in San Diego where her six-year-old daughter, Adeya, joined her on stage.
The players
Kehlani
Kehlani is an R&B artist currently on a world tour marking over a decade in the music industry.
Brandy
Brandy is a veteran R&B singer and actress who appeared as a surprise guest to perform her song Full Moon.
Usher
Usher is a prominent R&B vocalist and performer who joined the stage to sing his hit Superstar.
Adeya
Adeya is the six-year-old daughter of Kehlani who recently performed on stage during the tour.
The details
Brandy performed her hit Full Moon after being introduced by Kehlani, and the duo sang their collaboration I Need You. Usher emerged from behind stage doors to perform his track Superstar and joined Kehlani for their song Shoulda Never.
Timeline
September 24, 2026: Adeya performed Folded at a San Diego show.
September 25, 2026: Kehlani performed at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood.
September 26, 2026: Kehlani performs in Portland, Oregon.
Industry Dynamics
The use of high-profile surprise guests reflects a broader shift toward event-driven touring in the R&B sector. This strategy mirrors the ongoing industry trend of creating unique, non-replicable experiences to maintain engagement during world tours.
Concert-goers attending the remainder of the world tour may see varied guest appearances, though these are typically unannounced. Fans should monitor social media updates for potential changes to venue access or additional show dates.
The takeaway
Surprise appearances highlight how established artists continue to support one another through live performance collaborations. Attendees of future tour dates should stay prepared for guest acts as a standard component of major modern concerts.
What happens next
Kehlani is scheduled to continue her world tour with a performance in Portland, Oregon on September 26, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KTLA 5.
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