Two years ago, she was delivering parcels - now KWN is an R&B star
The R&B singer broke out with the single Worst Behaviour, which she sold on a custom-built website.
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Notable Quotes
"You can fake streams, followers, likes... all of that stuff. But selling out a venue and having real people come to see you is different."
— KWN , Celebrity
"That was just a crazy moment for me. I don't think the Sydney Opera House has ever had anybody come in there singing a bunch of sex songs before."
— KWN , Celebrity
"I was like, 'I don't know, that might make us look a little bit desperate'."
— KWN , Celebrity
"'No, trust me. If we sell it to 500 people for £1.99, that's £1,000 in our pocket and we can release it [properly].'"
— Carlyn Calder , Celebrity
"It was crazy. We were both mad sick."
— KWN , Celebrity
Key People
Carlyn Calder is KWN's manager who played a key role in her career transition.
Kehlani is an American singer and songwriter.
Khyra Wilson is the real name of the R&B singer KWN.
KWN is an R&B singer who gained fame with her single Worst Behaviour.
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The R&B singer broke out with the single Worst Behaviour, which she sold on a custom-built website.
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