Khalid had many a 'location' growing up. Now he's standing squarely in the spotlight
by Gerrick D. Kennedy, Los Angeles Times
Nov 30, 2017
4 minutes
LOS ANGELES - Inside a trendy Fairfax District sneaker store on a busy afternoon, Khalid is scanning the room looking for a pair that catches his eye.
Two teenage girls, having recognized the buzzy singer, whisper among themselves before one stealthily pulls out her phone to snap a few pictures. They then hastily exit - giggling and their faces red.
Khalid didn't notice the tiny commotion. He was too busy examining a rare pair of shoes that will set him back a couple hundred bucks. "I feel like I have way too many shoes. It's probably a problem," he laughs before buying two pairs.
The inability to shop unnoticed, for example is just one sign
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