In 2024, Laila! became one of the brightest new stars in R&B. With her viral hits like “Not My Problem” and “Problem” featuring Cash Cobain, she quickly captured the hearts of music fans worldwide.

On a Friday evening in September, it seemed like all of Brooklyn turned out to support a baby genius. For the first headlining hometown show by Laila!, Williamsburg venue Baby’s All Right was sold out ...