BLACKPINK's Jennie & Kali Uchis Relationship Explained
Here's how the two artists supported each other and brought their collaboration to the Coachella stage.
Jennie and Kali Uchis appear to be close friends and collaborators, as evidenced by multiple public interactions and joint performances.
Jennie brought out Kali Uchis as a surprise guest during her solo set at Coachella 2025. They performed their track 'Damn Right' live for the first time near the end of the set. Both artists wore matching wine-red outfits on the Outdoor Theatre stage. (via Rolling Stone)
Their friendship was also highlighted at Billboard's Women in Music 2025 event, where Kali Uchis presented Jennie with the Global Force Award. In her speech, Uchis said, 'It's a big deal—absolutely, as it should be,' referring to Blackpink's historic 2023 Coachella performance. She also added, 'By the way, JENNIE, thank you for inviting me to be on the album,' acknowledging Jennie's debut studio album Ruby, which was released in March 2025.
Jennie and Kali Uchis have collaborated on the song 'Damn Right' from Jennie's album Ruby. Uchis contributed vocals, while Childish Gambino also features on the track. Gambino did not appear at Coachella, but Jennie and Uchis performed the song live together. They traded R&B-inspired verses and harmonies during the surprise set.
The artists have shown mutual support at public events and through their music. In March, Uchis praised Jennie's success while presenting her with Billboard's Global Force Award. She also thanked Jennie for including her on the album. Jennie returned the gesture by featuring Uchis in her Coachella performance—one of the biggest moments in her solo career. These appearances highlight a growing bond between the two, both professionally and personally.
Originally reported by Vritti Johar on ComingSoon.net.
The post BLACKPINK's Jennie & Kali Uchis Relationship Explained appeared first on Mandatory.
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