Tinashe
Tinashe | |
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| Born | Tinashe Jorgensen Kachingwe February 6, 1993 |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
| Works | Tinashe discography |
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| Origin | Pasadena, California, US |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
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| Formerly of | The Stunners |
| Website | tinashenow |
Tinashe Jorgensen Kachingwe (/tiːˈnɑːʃeɪ/ ⓘ tee-NAH-shay;[1] born February 6, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress. Born in Lexington, Kentucky, Tinashe moved to Pasadena, California, as a child, where she pursued work in entertainment. Her roles include a motion-capture performance in the animated film The Polar Express (2004), Robin Wheeler in the Cartoon Network television series Out of Jimmy's Head (2007–2008), and a recurring role in the CBS series Two and a Half Men (2008–2009). From 2007 to 2011, she was a member of the girl group the Stunners. After they disbanded, Tinashe released her first musical projects, the mixtapes In Case We Die (2012), Reverie (2012), and Black Water (2013).
Tinashe emerged into mainstream success with her 2014 major label debut single, "2 On" (featuring Schoolboy Q). It peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 and served as the lead single for her debut studio album, Aquarius (2014), which peaked at number 17 on the US Billboard 200. Her second and third studio albums, Nightride (2016) and Joyride (2018), peaked at numbers 89 and 58 on the Billboard 200, respectively. Following her departure from RCA, Tinashe self-released four albums—Songs for You (2019), 333 (2021), BB/Ang3l (2023) and Quantum Baby (2024). Each critically acclaimed, the latter's lead single, "Nasty", became a viral hit and marked her first solo entry on the Billboard Hot 100. A remix of the album's single, "No Broke Boys" (with Disco Lines), saw global commercial success and entered several international dance charts.
Early life
Tinashe Jorgensen Kachingwe was born on February 6, 1993, in Lexington, Kentucky,[2] and is the eldest child of college professors Michael and Aimie Kachingwe. Her father is a professor who teaches acting at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and a first-generation Zimbabwean immigrant of Shona descent, while her mother who is of Danish, Norwegian, and Irish descent teaches physical therapy at California State University, Northridge. They met each other on a blind date during their time as undergrads at the University of Iowa.[3][4] Tinashe, whose mame means "We have God (or God is with us)" in the Shona language, has two younger brothers, Thulani and Kudzai.[5]
As a child, Tinashe lived in DeKalb, Illinois and moved to Los Angeles, California with her family.[6] She attended Crescenta Valley High School for a year before finishing early to pursue a career in music full-time.[7] During high school, she faced bullying from her peers.[8][9] She began studying ballet, tap, and jazz dancing at the age of 4, continuing to compete in various styles as a part of a dance company until she was 18.[10]
Career
2000–2011: The Stunners and acting roles
Tinashe scored roles in a number of TV shows, movies, and children's videos in the 2000s, including the movies Cora Unashamed (2000),[11] Call Me Claus (2001),[12] Masked and Anonymous (2003),[11] and two TV series: Rocket Power (2004) and Avatar: The Last Airbender (2007).[13] She also made a regular role in the Cartoon Network TV series Out of Jimmy's Head in 2007–2008 and a recurring role on Two and a Half Men in 2008–2009.[14] Although she was uncredited in the poorly received Masked and Anonymous, American film critic Roger Ebert praised her performance at the film's 2003 Sundance Film Festival premiere, describing her rendition of "The Times They Are A-Changin'" as being delivered with "sweetness and conviction".[15]
In 2007, Tinashe joined girl group, the Stunners, founded by American singer Vitamin C. Her bandmates were Marisol Esparza, Allie Gonino, Hayley Kiyoko, and Kelsey Sanders.[16] Six months after their formation, the group signed with Columbia Records and later signed a production deal with Lionsgate Entertainment for scripted television show for MTV.[17][18] In October, they released a five-song EP, influenced by artists such as Madonna, Gwen Stefani, and Rihanna.[19] The music video for their promotional single, "We Got It", was released on February 22, 2010,[17] and they performed the song on The Today Show and The Wendy Williams Show.[17][20] After signing with Universal Republic Records,[17] they released a single, "Dancin' Around the Truth" in 2010.[21] The music video premiered on June 2, just before the group was announced as an opening act on Canadian singer Justin Bieber's My World Tour.[22]
After Bieber's tour, the Stunners returned to the recording studio, but disbanded in 2011, and Tinashe began pursuing a solo career.[23] After the group disbanded, Tinashe purchased recording equipment, including a camera and microphones, beginning to teach herself how to record and mix music. She wrote and recorded songs in her room studio, while she produced beats with Logic Pro, filmed and edited her own music videos with Pro Tools and Final Cut Pro. Tinashe cited YouTube as her "teacher".[24] On May 3, she gave her first televised solo performance during a Dodgers–Cubs game, singing "God Bless America".[25] On June 24, she released her first solo music video, a cover of American rapper Lil Wayne's single, "How to Love".[26] The song was later released as a free digital download via her official website.[27] Tinashe was featured on the dance single, "Artificial People", by American production team OFM, released on September 12.[28] On November 25, she released the music video for "Can't Say No", her first original solo song.[29] She stated that the song sampled an instrumental of American singer Britney Spears's song, "Blur".[30] It was released for download on November 28.[31]
2012–2014: Independent mixtapes, record deal and Aquarius
In Case We Die, Tinashe's debut solo mixtape, was released in February 2012, recorded in her home studio.[32] It spawned four singles; the first being promotional song, "Chainless", was released in December 2011, alongside the music video.[33] "My High" was released for streaming through her official website,[34] and "This Feeling"'s music video, directed by Cole Walliser, was released on May 1, 2012 to Global Grind.[35][36] The mixtape's final single, "Boss", was released August 20, after being featured in an episode of the VH1 series Single Ladies; its music video was self-directed.[37][38][39] The mixtape was received positively by the blogosphere.[40] On July 13, Tinashe announced that she had signed with RCA Records.[37] Following the record deal, her second mixtape Reverie was released on September 6, through her official website.[41] It spawned three singles: "Stargazing", released on August 21,[42] "Ecstasy", released along with the music video on December 18,[43] and "Who Am I Working For?", released on March 12, 2013.[44] Upon its release, reviews for Reverie were generally positive.[45] On November 26, Tinashe released her third mixtape, Black Water,[46] composed of thirteen tracks produced by Dev Hynes, Boi-1da, Ryan Hemsworth, and Tinashe herself.[47] The single "Vulnerable" which features American rapper Travis Scott was declared a "Must-Hear Pop Song of the Week" by MTV's Buzzworthy on November 26.[48]
Tinashe had worked on her debut studio album in 2014.[44] Recording took place in Los Angeles, London, Atlanta, New York, and Toronto.[49] She also worked with several producers, including Clams Casino, Ryan Hemsworth,[50] Stuart Matthewman, DJ Mustard, T-Minus, Mike Will Made It, Boi-1da, Fisticuffs, Best Kept Secret, Ritz Reynolds, and London on da Track.[51] On January 13, she released her first single from her debut album, "2 On".[52] Produced by DJ Mustard, the song features American rapper Schoolboy Q.[53][54] It entered the US Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 89, peaking at number 24.[55] On June 29, Tinashe made her national television debut, performing "2 On" at the BET Awards pre-show.[56] That same day, she also announced that her anticipated debut album, Aquarius, would be released on October 7.[57][58][59] Speaking about the theme of the album, Tinashe said that it combines elements of her previous work while reflecting her artistic growth, adding that it "embodies who I am and where I am creatively right now".[60] The album's second single, "Pretend" featuring ASAP Rocky, was released on August 22.[61] Upon the album's release, Aquarius debuted at number 17 on Billboard 200 with 18,800 copies sold in its first week.[62] "All Hands on Deck" became the last single off of the album on February 24, 2015.[63] Tinashe kicked the year off with a visual bang, appearing on the cover of the January 15 issue of V Magazine.[64]
2015–2017: Nightride, Joyride and touring
In late January 2015, Tinashe was reported working with writers and producers from Prescription Songs, Max Martin,[65] and Taylor Parks on her then-upcoming second studio album.[66][67][note 1] On March 16, Tinashe released a seven-song mixtape entitled Amethyst for free download; it was recorded in her bedroom during her Christmas vacation and features production from Ryan Hemsworth, Iamsu!, DJ Dahi, Smash David, Ritz Reynolds, Nez & Rio, and Mae N. Maejor.[70] In between time, she invested in several self-directed music videos from Aquarius: "Aquarius", "Bated Breath", "Cold Sweat", and "Bet/Feels Like Vegas" with no label support.[71] On September 2, Tinashe released a teaser for her then-second studio album Joyride through YouTube.[72] She told Billboard magazine that the title reflected her evolving career, describing it as feeling like "an adventure, a journey, a ride". She also said that despite her efforts to grow her fan base, she felt "underappreciated" and "undervalued", while viewing the release as an opportunity for listeners to rediscover her.[73] On September 9, Tinashe leaked a buzz single, "Party Favors" featuring American rapper Young Thug, as a way to get the ball rolling from her label.[72] On October 2, she released another song, "Player", featuring American singer Chris Brown.[74] On October 21, Tinashe was featured on British electronic duo Snakeships's track "All My Friends", which also featured American rapper Chance the Rapper.[75] In the summer of 2015, Tinashe joined Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj's US concert, the Pinkprint Tour.[76] In September and October, Tinashe toured South America with American singer Katy Perry on the Prismatic World Tour.[77] Meanwhile, Tinashe was featured in a November fashion spread in Vogue in October[78] and was the cover feature in the Winter issue of Dazed magazine.[79]
Tinashe announced the Joyride World Tour on January 12, 2016, in support of Joyride. Beginning in February, it was scheduled through May including dates in North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania.[80] However, the tour was ultimately canceled as she wanted to focus on making new songs for the album.[81] On February 2, she revealed another promotional single, "Ride of Your Life".[82] The same month, Canadian cosmetic company MAC Cosmetics announced a limited-edition collaboration with Tinashe for its #MACFutureForward campaign, along with singers Halsey, Lion Babe, and Dej Loaf.[83] In April, Tinashe was again featured in Vogue magazine,[84] and was set to debut on radio station Hot 97's Summer Jam main stage during the summer.[85] On July 15, she released a single "Superlove",[86] and its music video, directed by Hannah Lux Davis and filmed in Malibu, California,[87] made its debut on August 12.[88][89] On September 15, Tinashe performed her new song "Company" on MTV's Wonderland.[90] Unlike her previous work, it was written by American singer the-Dream, without Tinashe as co-writer.[91] On October 25, she was confirmed working with Britney Spears for a remix version of Spears's song, "Slumber Party".[92] Tinashe also appeared on the cover of Nylon magazine's October 2016 issue,[93] just as designer brand Alexander Wang was collaborating with her in a video for its Fall 2016 campaign.[94] On November 4, Tinashe released a digital album and short film, titled Nightride,[95] which she said had been in production for two years alongside Joyride.[96] Rolling Stone described the album as "dark, alluring and dangerous".[97]
In March 2017, Tinashe joined American band Maroon 5's tenth headlining tour, Maroon V Tour.[98] The same month, Pepsi, in association with iHeartMedia, Shazam, and Viacom, announced that Tinashe would join its music platform, the Sound Drop.[99] On March 16, Tinashe premiered a new single, "Flame".[100] It was also confirmed that Tinashe would appear in the new season of Empire.[99] On April 2, as part of an event WrestleMania 33 in Orlando, Tinashe performed "America the Beautiful".[101] In June, she appeared at two concerts with American singer Aaron Carter at Hot 107.9's Birthday Bash.[102] On July 11, Tinashe stated that she was working on her then-second album, Joyride, with producers namely Mike WiLL Made It, TM88, Metro Boomin, Diplo, Boi-1da, Charlie Handsome, and others.[103][104] In August, she was the cover feature along with an interview in Galore magazine.[105]
On January 18, 2018, she released a song "No Drama" featuring American rapper Offset, the lead single of Joyride.[106] "Faded Love", featuring American rapper Future, was released as the album's second single on February 12,[107] and Joyride was released on April 13.[108]
2018–2020: Television, departure from RCA, and Songs for You
On June 9, 2018, American record producer Hitmaka revealed his role as executive producer on Tinashe's then-upcoming album, titled Nashe.[109] Its lead single was "Like I Used To", released on July 13,[110] and its second single was "Throw a Fit", released on July 26 with the album's cover as the single artwork.[111] In August, rumors of Nashe being canceled circulated the internet, with further speculation being followed after Tinashe posted a screenshot of a page error from RCA's website on Instagram.[112] On September 12, Tinashe was announced as one of the celebrities who would compete on season 27 of Dancing with the Stars; her professional partner was American dancer Brandon Armstrong.[113] Despite consistently receiving high scores, they were the fourth couple to be eliminated from the competition on October 15.[114] In the same month, Tinashe performed at Austin City Limits Festival.[115][116]
Fox announced a live adaption to the musical Rent, as Rent: Live, in which Tinashe portrayed the lead female role of Mimi Marquez, an exotic dancer who struggled with addiction and HIV. Promotional videos and series of pictures were released featuring Tinashe and other cast members in rehearsal and costumes during the lead up to the airing.[117][118] As a fan of the musical since middle school, she told Us Weekly on her role and the musical overall: "It still has a lot of the topics that are definitely not necessarily children topics, but I think it's important because they're very relevant and we deal with them in a beautiful, awesome, fun, exciting way."[119][120] The musical aired on Fox on January 27, 2019,[121][122] and the television special received five Primetime Emmy Awards.[123]
In February 2019, Tinashe's manager announced she had parted ways with RCA, stating that the "positive split" was "giving her back creative control".[124] After her departure, HotNewHipHop published a report believing she was in the midst of being courted by multiple major labels.[125] She signed a management deal with Roc Nation on November 7.[126] On November 20, she released her first self-released studio album, Songs for You.[127] It was described by The Cut magazine's Kerensa Cadenas as "excellent",[128] with The Wall Street Journal's Ben Dandridge-Lemco suggesting that it was "tough to find a negative review about the project anywhere".[129] On July 17, 2020, nearly eight months after the release of Songs for You, Tinashe released the single "Rascal (Superstar)".[130] In August, she confirmed that she would be featured on Australian rapper Iggy Azalea's single, "Dance Like Nobody's Watching";[131] it marked their second collaboration, after 2015's "All Hands on Deck" remix.[132] On November 25, Tinashe surprise released a Christmas EP, Comfort & Joy, co-produced with her younger brother Quiet Child.[133]
2021–2023: 333 and BB/Ang3l
On May 28, 2021, Tinashe posted a cryptic teaser for her then upcoming fifth studio album through her social media accounts.[134] The teaser included the caption "333", which was speculated to be the title for the album, along with a new logo designed by Franc Fernandez.[135] Its lead single, "Pasadena", was released on June 4, featuring American rapper Buddy.[136] On July 9, Tinashe released the album's second single, "Bouncin'".[137] Following the release, she announced its accompanying tour, 333 Tour, on July 12, which would begin in September.[138][139] On July 22, Tinashe announced the release date of 333 as August 6, releasing the song "I Can See the Future" the same day.[140] The album was met with positive reception from music critics.[141] Meanwhile, the song and its music video for "Bouncin'" gathered a lot of media attention, with the likes of British girl group Little Mix and American rapper Doja Cat expressing their love for the song.[142][143] In July, Tinashe was announced as one of the guests to appear on the rebooted MTV Cribs.[144][145][146][147] The year ended with the announcement of her new Facebook Watch show Choreo Cage Fight, premiering on December 3.[148]
For 2022, Tinashe was named in Forbes magazine's 30 Under 30 list.[149] On February 22, Australian musician Flume announced his tour, Palaces World Tour, which Tinashe joined as a supporting act.[150] On July 29, Scottish singer Calvin Harris released the fourth single of his sixth studio album Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 (2022), "New to You", along with Tinashe, Normani, and Offset.[151] In January 2023, Tinashe made a guest appearance in the film adaptation of House Party, alongside Jacob Latimore, Mya, Kid Cudi, & LeBron James.[152] She was also cast in the reality-competition series Stars on Mars, which premiered on June 5, hosted by American actor William Shatner among other "celebronauts" where she finished as runner-up.[153] On July 21, Tinashe released "Talk to Me Nice", the first single from her then upcoming sixth studio album, BB/Ang3l.[154][155] On August 18, she released its second single, "Needs".[156] She released the album on September 8.[157][158] In November, it was announced that she would embark BB/Ang3l Tour, in support of the album.[159]
2024-present: Quantum Baby
In January 2024, Tinashe was announced as part of the lineup for festival Coachella, performing both weekends in April.[160] She performed on NPR Tiny Desk on February 9.[161] On April 12, Tinashe released the single "Nasty", as the lead single for her then upcoming seventh album.[162] The song achieved viral success after appearing in a dance video on TikTok.[163][164] On June 12, she performed the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.[165] It peaked at number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100[166] and reached number 1 on the US Rhythmic Radio Chart, marking her second number one.[167] "Nasty" was named TikTok's number 1 Song of the Summer in the United Kingdom and number 2 in the United States.[168] On August 16, Tinashe released her seventh studio album, Quantum Baby,[169] part two of a three-album trilogy starting with BB/Ang3l;[170] Quantum Baby received positive reviews from critics.[171] In support the album, she announced the 2024-2025 Match My Freak: World Tour, spanning across North America, Europe, Australia and Asia.[172]
In May 2025, American DJ Disco Lines shared a snippet of a remix to Tinashe's 2024 song "No Broke Boys", and the remix gained viral traction on TikTok.[173] Released on June 6,[174] the remix charted at number 39 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Disco Line's first and Tinashe's sixth overall entry on the chart.[175] It also reached number 1 on the US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.[176]
Artistry
Musical style and influences
I write a lot of it in my car, that's just a very inspiring place to listen to music. I think it puts me in the zone. I just think of melodies usually and then lyrics come after. Sometimes really easily, and then sometimes I'll have a melody for a week before I come up with any lyrics so it just kind of depends.
Tinashe's musical style has been described as R&B, pop, and alternative R&B.[note 2] She said that she writes her songs and is open to writing collaborations with other artists.[177] Her writing draws from personal experiences and those of people around her, as she places herself in others' perspectives. She also explores broader societal themes, often approaching them from a "philosophical standpoint".[186] Her mixtapes have been more experimental, incorporating elements of traditional R&B, electro-hop,[187] and dark pop.[188]
Regarding her musical style, she draws inspiration from R&B, hip-hop, and alternative music.[177] In 2016, Tinashe said she felt she did not "fit into any particular genre".[189] She later said she considered herself as "a pop artist" who creates "R&B-tinged pop music".[190] In the early stages of her career, she was often compared to and considered the successor to Ciara, whom she cited as an inspiration.[191][192] Tinashe's style has also been compared to various singers, namely Janet Jackson, Aaliyah, James Blake, and Mya.[186][193] Tinashe was inspired by the music that her parents would play in the house when she was young.[194] She considered Britney Spears, Bon Iver, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Sade, Christina Aguilera, James Blake, the xx, and SBTRKT as significant influences on her.[186][194][195][196]
Personal life
Tinashe lives in a house in the Hollywood Hills, where she has a home studio.[197] Until 2016, Tinashe resided with her family in La Crescenta, a suburb 20 miles north of Los Angeles.[198] She was in a relationship with Australian basketball player Ben Simmons from November 2017 to May 2018.[199] In 2020, she revealed that she is bisexual.[200]
She has a black belt in Taekwondo.[201] In June 2020, she attended the George Floyd protests in Los Angeles.[128]
Discography
- Aquarius (2014)
- Nightride (2016)
- Joyride (2018)
- Songs for You (2019)
- 333 (2021)
- BB/Ang3l (2023)
- Quantum Baby (2024)
Stage
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 13 | Cassie | Pre-Broadway season; the musical ran from January 7, 2007, through February 18, 2007, at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles[202] |
Filmography
Sources were adapted from TV Guide.[203]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Cora Unashamed | Josephine Jenkins | TV movie |
| 2001 | Call Me Claus | Young Lucy Cullins | |
| 2003 | Masked and Anonymous | Mrs. Brown's Daughter | |
| 2004 | Time Out | Shawnee | Short film |
| The Polar Express | Hero Girl | Motion capture | |
| 2006 | Akeelah and the Bee | Cissi | |
| 2011 | Justin Bieber: Never Say Never | Herself | |
| 2023 | House Party |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Franklin | Episode: "Hurry Up, Franklin/Franklin's Bad Day" | |
| 2004 | Rocket Power | Leilani Makani | Voice; episode: "Island of the Menhune" |
| 2006–07 | Holly Hobbie and Friends | Carrie Baker | Voice, main role |
| 2007 | Avatar: The Last Airbender | On Ji | Voice; episode: "The Headband" |
| 2007–08 | Out of Jimmy's Head | Robin Wheeler | Main role
Young Artist Award for Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series |
| 2008–09 | Two and a Half Men | Celeste Burnett | Recurring role; 3 episodes |
| 2014–2024 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Musical Guest | 5 episodes |
| 2014 | Wendy Williams Show | Episode: "Get on Up/Hot Topics" | |
| Soul Train Music Awards | Performer | ||
| BET Awards Pre-Show | |||
| 2015–18 | Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | Musical Guest | 3 episodes |
| 2015–2023 | Good Morning America | 6 episodes | |
| 2015 | BET Awards | Performer | Janet Jackson tribute |
| MTV Movie & TV Awards | With Ty Dolla Sign & Charli XCX | ||
| Backstage Diaries | Herself | Episode: "The Neighbourhood, Troye Sivan, Tinashe, Kat Graham " | |
| Conan | Musical Guest | Episode: "Billy Gardell/Erin and Sara Foster/Tinashe" | |
| 2016 | Fashion Police | Guest host | Episode: "The 2016 Grammy Awards Special" |
| MTV Wonderland | Performer | Episode: "Tinashe, Ty Dolla $ign & BROODS" | |
| American Music Awards of 2016: Live from the Red Carpet | Host | ||
| 2017 | Empire | Herself | 2 episodes |
| America's Next Top Model | Performer | Episode: "Cycle 23 Finale" | |
| WrestleMania 33 | |||
| 2018 | Dancing with the Stars | Contestant; Performer | |
| Desus & Mero | Herself | 1 episode | |
| 2019 | Rent: Live | Mimi Márquez | Main role |
| Whose Line is it Anyway? | Herself | Episode: "Tinashe" | |
| 2020 | #KidsTogether: The Nickelodeon Town Hall | COVID-19 Television special | |
| 2021 | The Undefeated's a Room of our Own | Host | |
| The Outsiders? | Herself | YouTube Originals | |
| MTV Video Music Awards: pre-show | Host (Celebrity Correspondent) | ||
| MTV Cribs | Guest | Episode: Mustard/Kathy Griffin/Tinashe | |
| Choreo Cage Fight | Host | Facebook Watch series Also Creator and Executive Producer | |
| 2021–2024 | MTV Fresh Out Live | Musical Guest | 2 episodes |
| 2022 | From The Top: Olympians and Rockstars | Herself | 3 episodes |
| NAACP Image Awards Nominee Announcements | Host | ||
| The Kelly Clarkson Show | Herself; Musical Guest | Episode: "Jeff Foxworthy & Tinashe" | |
| MTV Sampled | Herself | Episode: "Amsterdamned" | |
| 2023 | Hell's Kitchen | Episode: "The Fab Five take flight"; with Tia Mowry | |
| The Jennifer Hudson Show | Guest | Episode: "Andie MacDowell/Tinashe" | |
| The Eric Andre Show | Episode: "Football Is Back" | ||
| Stars on Mars | Contestant | Runner-up | |
| 2024 | BET Awards | Performer | Usher tribute |
| MTV Video Music Awards | Presenter |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards | Category | Work | Outcome | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Series – Supporting Young Actress | Herself | Nominated | [204] |
| Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series | Out of Jimmy's Head | Won | |||
| 2014 | Soul Train Music Awards | Best Dance Performance | "2 On" (featuring Schoolboy Q) |
Nominated | [204] |
| 2015 | YouTube Music Awards | 50 artists to watch | Herself | Won | [205] |
| BET Awards | Best New Artist | Nominated | [206] | ||
| BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards | Most Performed R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | "2 On" | Won | [207] | |
| Soul Train Music Awards | Best New Artist | Herself | Nominated | [208] | |
| African Women Awards | Star Power Award | Nominated | [209] | ||
| 2016 | Ivor Novello Awards | Best Contemporary Song | "All My Friends" (with Snakehips & Chance the Rapper) |
Won | [210] |
| Zimbabwe Achievers Awards | Special Recognition Awards | Herself | Won | [211] | |
| 2018 | Hollywood Beauty Awards | New Beauty Award | Won | [212] | |
| Zimbabwe Achievers Awards | Music Artist of the Year | Won | [213] | ||
| 2024 | Webby Awards | Music (Branded) | Gravity Live from Spotify Green Screen | Nominated | [214] |
| MTV Video Music Awards | Best Trending Video | "Nasty" | Nominated | [215] | |
| BreakTudo Awards | International Artist on the Rise | Herself | Nominated | [216] | |
| MTV Europe Music Awards | Best R&B | Nominated | [217] | ||
| 2025 | Berlin Music Video Awards | Best Editor | "Getting No Sleep" | Nominated | [218] |
| Hollywood Music Video Awards | Best One Take | "Uh Huh" | Won | [219] | |
| Best Live Performance | Uh Huh - Live from Vevo | Nominated | |||
| Juno Awards | Music Video of the Year | "Nasty" | Nominated | [220] | |
| 2026 | iHeartRadio Music Awards | Dance Song of the Year | "No Broke Boys" (with Disco Lines) |
Pending | [221] |
| BRIT Awards | International Song of the Year | Pending | [222] |
Tours
Headlining
- Aquarius World Tour (2014–2015)
- Joyride Tour (2016)
- 333 Tour (2021–2022)
- BB/Ang3l Tour (2024)
- Match My Freak: World Tour (2024–2025)
Supporting
- Nicki Minaj – The Pinkprint Tour (2015)
- Katy Perry – Prismatic World Tour (2015)
- Maroon 5 – Maroon V Tour (2017)
- Flume – Palaces World Tour (2022)
Notes
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