How Slayyyter, RAYE & Kehlani Won New Fans in 2026 — And Scored Their Biggest Tours to Date
Slayyyter, RAYE and Kehlani have each reached new commercial and touring highs in 2026, turning recent chart success into larger live audiences and more prominent bookings. Their progress matters because it shows how established artists can translate years of fan-building, stronger releases and festival exposure into career-best touring scale.
Slayyyter’s WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA topped Billboard’s Top Dance Albums chart, spent 18 weeks there and debuted at No. 22 on the Billboard 200, helping secure major festival slots. RAYE’s This Music May Contain Hope reached No. 11 on the Billboard 200 and produced the top-20 single “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!”, while Kehlani’s “Folded” peaked at No. 6 and her album reached No. 4; Kehlani’s tour follows cancelled New York dates linked to her Gaza comments. Booking agent Eli Gelernter, who represents all three, said festival appearances and sustained attention to committed fanbases were central to expanding their live careers.
- Three established artists achieved career-best chart and touring results.
- Festivals helped Slayyyter reach a wider audience.
- RAYE and Kehlani converted major releases into larger tours.