The students of the Slope Day Planning Board (SDPB) have a big job: plan an event that marks the end of the school year, satisfies more than 16,000 students, and adheres to university health and safety guidelines. Among thousands of decisions, the headliner choice weighs the heaviest. 

Kehlani, a multi-Grammy Award-nominated R&B artist, will headline Slope Day on May 7. She is the first female headliner since 2009, aside from Ari Lennox, who performed during the 2021 virtual Slope Day. 

“Kehlani is known to be an amazing performer and brings theatrics to the stage, along with a voice, presence, and lyrics that have an attitude of empowerment to them,” said the executive director of the student-run board. “The last time that we had a female headliner was 16 years ago, so we are very proud to bring in a powerful woman this year.” 

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