Kehlani Reacts to HBCU Band Performing “Folded
News Context
At a glance
- The viral success of the Jackson State rendition of "Folded" highlights the powerful connection between music and HBCU culture.
- The Jackson State University Marching band, Sonic Boom of the South performed their rendition of the R&B ballad at the 2025 W.C.
- Fans equally gushed over the set. "I love being black!
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Kick’s “Folded” impact has reached HBCU campuses.
The Jackson State University Marching band, Sonic Boom of the South performed their rendition of the R&B ballad at the 2025 W.C. Gorden Classic against Tuskegee back in mid-september. The singer became aware of the touching moment earlier this week and called the performance “incredible.”
Fans equally gushed over the set. “I love being black! we gone eat in every aspect of life,” one person commented. Another quipped, “We blacken up anything! Threw that song on the grill.”
Another comment summed up what many are hoping for: “She better get a Grammy for this song! This is literally the biggest R&B song of the year.”
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