Two years ago, she was delivering parcels - now KWN is an R&B star
Summary
KWN, an R&B singer from East London, rose from working delivery jobs to selling out venues worldwide within two years. After independently selling her demo online, she signed with RCA Records and gained fame with her hit "Worst Behaviour," including a popular remix featuring US singer Kehlani.Key Facts
- KWN's real name is Khyra Wilson; she is 26 years old and from Walthamstow, East London.
- Two years ago, she delivered parcels for Amazon and worked part-time in a restaurant before her music career took off.
- She sold 5,500 copies of her demo online at £1.99 each to raise money for a full release.
- KWN signed with RCA Records before Christmas 2024, a major label home to well-known R&B artists.
- Her song "Worst Behaviour" became popular worldwide, especially after a remix featuring US R&B star Kehlani.
- The remix video showed both singers despite them being sick during filming, and the song was released on Valentine's Day 2025.
- KWN performed at famous venues, including the Sydney Opera House, drawing over 2,500 fans.
- KWN and Kehlani dated last year, and their presence has made an impact on queer representation in R&B music.
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