KWN Lands BET Best New Artist Nod, Set to Perform in Los Angeles at 26
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jun 26
KWN Lands BET Best New Artist Nod, Set to Perform in Los Angeles at 26
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jun 26
Summary
KWN, the 26-year-old East London R&B singer, will compete for Best New Artist and perform at next week’s BET Awards in Los Angeles.
The nomination caps a rapid rise since 2024, when she and her manager sold 5,500 copies of demo single “Worst Behaviour” directly to fans after lacking funds for a full release.
That breakout led to an RCA deal, a Kehlani remix and video for “Worst Behaviour,” and growing live demand, including a Sydney Opera House show that drew more than 2,500 people last month.
KWN has since expanded beyond her early bedroom-R&B sound on new EP “And All Pride Aside,” while keeping festival dates across Europe and working on her debut album.