Way before either of them were household names, Zendaya and Kehlani were childhood friends (viaBuzzfeed).

and that Zendaya was also supposed to be in the band.

“We all used to sing together,” H.E.R.

Zendaya posing at event

told Watson (viaTeen Vogue).

“Zendaya was going to be in it at one point.

But, yeah, they all grew up together.

Kehlani smiles with long hair down at red carpet event

I came into the picture in Oakland and we used to perform together.”

Zendaya and Kehlani stayed close over the years

They weren’t just childhood friends, though.

“People use the word icon loosely … but you are truly an ICON.

I’m so damn in awe!!!!”