Kehlani, who plays Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida on Dec. 8, 2024. Credit: Photo by Israel Riqueros

It’s been five years since Tampa was promised a live set from Kehlani.

The 29-year-old R&B singer-songwriter was first announced as an opening act for Justin Bieber’s 2020 tour before COVID-19 axed every concert tour that year. That gig didn’t take place until 2022, and when it did finally happen, Kehlani had quietly dropped out of the tour. From there, the 29-year-old dropped two new albums, released a pro-Palestine music video for “Next 2 U,” and watched this Tampa show get postponed due to the effects of Hurricane Helene.

The Oakland native, along with R&B girl trio Flo and rapper Anycia, finally returns to town for what appears to be their first appearance in town since a 2018 show with Demi Lovato and an up-and-coming DJ Khaled.

Tickets to see Kehlani play Yuengling Center in Tampa on Sunday, Dec. 8 are still available and start at $44.75.