Kehlani parties with Missy Elliott in 'Back and Forth' new music video

Cover art for Kehlani's self-titled album (Atlantic Records)

Kehlani attends a house party in the new music video for "Back and Forth" featuring Missy Elliott.

Directed by Director X, the video follows Kehlani and a group of friends as they arrive at a house party, where they meet up with Missy. By the end of the video, Kehlani tells her partner on the phone, "I'll be there when you wake up" — a nod to the song's lyrics.

Throughout the video, Kehlani breaks into dance sequences at the party with friends while performing and vibing alongside Missy. Missy is also shown taking a call with a partner and playing in the pool in another scene. Monica makes a cameo as well. At the end, Kehlani proves to be a woman of her word, arriving home before her partner wakes up. The video is now available on YouTube. 

"having fun with @missymisdemeanorelliott @patron & some special people. enjoy!" Kehlani wrote on Instagram. 

"Back and Forth" appears on Kehlani's self-titled album, which she will support with a world tour kicking off in August. She shared a list of songs on Instagram, asking fans to choose five. Those with the most votes, she says, will be added to her set list.

(Video contains uncensored profanity).

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 2:15PM by Sweenie Saint-Vil Permalink