Kehlani has been barred from a scheduled performance at Cornell University over the singer's pro-palestine comments and artistry.

In a shocking turn of events, Cornell University has opted to cancel the “Nights Like This” singer Kehlani‘s upcoming concert on their campus. The update comes after the institution’s president received several objections regarding the R&B artist’s contentious opinions about antisemitism and the prolonged Israel-Palestine conflict.

Kehlani, who has enjoyed chart-topping success for nearly a decade, has for years been a vocal supporter of the Palestinian people. In a video for their song "Next 2 U" released in 2024, the singer appeared before a Palestinian flag and incorporated the words "long live the intifada," a popular refrain at protests over the Israel-Hamas war.