In a recent Instagram story nearly two minutes long, Kehlani addressed the buzz around her recent nachos post, clarifying it was no shade toward the late R&B icon Aaliyah. She revisited a past comment about discovering Aaliyah’s music later in life, explaining the admiration and respect she holds. Kehlani’s new music video for “Out the Window” notably draws inspiration from Aaliyah’s early 2000s aesthetic, featuring soft lighting, rainy choreography, and signature Y2K fashion. While some fans accused this as imitation, slangily labeling it as “nachos” a term for reheating old styles, Kehlani set the record straight by pointing to her respectful sampling of Aaliyah’s “Come Over” in her own songs “Personal” and “Can I,” both officially cleared by Aaliyah’s estate.
Ending her explanation with warmth and solidarity, Kehlani affirmed, “I love this woman. We are on the same team.” She openly credits Aaliyah as a key influence alongside R&B legends like Janet Jackson and TLC. This heartfelt message reaffirms Kehlani’s deep-rooted inspiration and respect within the R&B community, bridging the generational gap with love and homage.
