The Making Of Hayley Kiyoko's "What I Need" Video | Framework

Hayley Kiyoko documents her journey as an openly queer woman on her debut album ‘Expectations,’ which includes the Kehlani-assisted “What I Need.” On the song, she draws from personal experience while expressing frustration with a girl who’s uncomfortable with her sexuality. The self-directed music video stars the musical collaborators in a dramatic love story inspired by some of Kiyoko’s favorite movies.
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CREDITS:
Executive Producer: Felicia Kelley
Creative Director: Andrew Oppeneer
Producer: Ndeye Thioubou
Director: Sam Balaban
Shooter: Ezra McCants
Editor: Zach Cooper
Production Assistant: Raina Zafar
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[@ineedmoney101]

"Mom, you put together a lesbian love story" "No honey it's just a love story between two people" ❤

[@jasmine-jh6ps]

TEARS

[@ineedmoney101]

I KNOW WAAAH

[@toribenson222]

“no honey it’s just a love story between two people” CRYING

[@thomase4743]

Tori Benson right?!?!

[@gabsdelilah]

SAMEEE

[@xXmilkymothXx]

I’m a simple person, I see Hayley I click

[@smokebone6294]

Its Ya Girl Aj L

[@kaleixy]

Saaammmmmeee

[@kung-fukennyfamily]

Hayley is a well spoken lady , she's better than most of mainstream artistes , she needs to get recognition she deserves🔥🔥🔥

[@angelm7382]

“can’t run for shiieetttt “ 😂♥️

[@itsWendyPerez]

Angel yep 😂😂😂😂

[@musicnerd7126]

Mood

[@ravenii1941]

@@itsWendyPerez me. this is me

[@angelamangietay7589]

i loved that 'i am sorry' moment too. Actually my favorite scene

[@Wicked1xX]

Yes, when Keh says "I'm sorry" in between the kisses killed me too 😂😂

[@cldss.6293]

I wanted Hayley to be the director of my life

[@ona907]

carol carol is

[@LegitMusic]

She’s a cutie fo sho

[@fadhillahmje]

"No honey, it's just love story between two people." 😢 I LOVE IT 😊

[@vanessanicole6891]

5:42 is literally my reaction to anything the slightest bit cute😂

[@LeBeautiful]

If she's a director I'm a director. It is *What I Need.*

[@temporarilyaway1676]

LeBeautiful LEGM

[@christinabobina6014]

LMAO!!!! I'm dead with your profile pic, yo!

[@cldss.6293]

I did not understand this comment

[@christinabobina6014]

The Notebook reference. Have you seen that movie? I think that's what this person means with this comment? There's a scene in that movie where Ryan Gosling said to Rache McAdams, "If you're a bird then I'm a bird." Or some shit like that. It was hella cheesy lol

[@mirandabardos9825]

The “I'm sorry” part made me melt gahhhh 💙

[@lindanunez4837]

If you somehow found yourself here without already watching girls like girls, please do

[@martina6149]

I ship Hayley and kehlani so bad.

[@premiumuselesslesbian1894]

lesbian jesus sammeeeee

[@brearenae2444]

My first time watching the what u need video was I in a school cafeteria surrounded by people and I started yelling "YES I SHIP I. SHIP. IT. while pounding on the table and smiling gayly

[@martina6149]

Brea Renae LOL

[@UnknownPerson-js2qt]

I first watched it in the middle of class and I actually screamed when they kissed. Then I watched the whole thing again and then screamed a second time. I mean idc my teacher already thought I was crazy soooooo

[@hoodieaa6378]

All of Genius' series be lit. They give us a inside on the game.

[@neytafloresesquer4316]

im crying. we all loved that "im sorry" moment too mom

[@christinabobina6014]

Yes!! Felt the same way when I watched the music video. The end part where Kehlani said, "I;m sorry" ugh... my finger almost fell off from hitting the replay button on that particular scene. :-)

[@jojospacegirl]

Yes mama Kiyoko with the ideas, she seems absolutely adorable 😭💖

[@sendneutrals]

OMG i'm watching this in Panera and the whole video gave me chills. I hope one day I can direct something as amazing as this video. This is one of my favorite videos thanks Hayley & Kehlani for giving us this timeless piece of art💗

[@adriannaminaj6905]

I can’t run for shit either 😂😂😂

[@juliacaroline6784]

Wow that’s Stella from lemonade mouth

[@colloquially4423]

They're so cuuute, i want them to be together forever omg lol

[@rebeccaa8988]

I’m SOOOOO glad she’s finally getting the recognition she’s deserved for so fucking long! 🙌🏻 We love you & all the hard work you constantly put into everything 💗

[@AikiraBeats]

Thats awesome seeing how she breaks it down

[@yourgaycousins942]

*Ugh obssesed with Hayley* 🤦🏻‍♀

[@cldss.6293]

SAME

[@Scilla_Sage]

Waiting for that one comment saying they always see you

[@Olivia-wc6lm]

This kiss is killin me everytime

[@soofvandael5465]

Honey YES fav artist & absolutely obsessed with WIN !!

[@cldss.6293]

SAME

[@hufdsnhf]

I love that she said she loves the "I'm sorry," because that part melted my heart too when I saw it

[@lenaangrist9194]

This is so sweet I love how much u care about your art!

[@norabrown3480]

“I can’t run for shit”. Bish me too

[@Veronica-he7oc]

6:16 same giiirl

[@yoshindo4034]

i actually didn't catch that i'm sorry moment i'm on the verge of tears now.

[@lionesskathyok4557]

I’m already crying if i go back and rewatch the video im gonna cry even more

[@erikaaa7388]

Queen Of Directing Lesbian Jesus 🙌🏼🌈

[@marriediguana]

3:32 “#1: I cant run for..shit..” Lmao 😂

[@iamsartor]

yessss lesbian jesus

[@smokebone6294]

iamsartor don’t compare nobody to Jesus

[@iamsartor]

:)

[@makayla783]

I love when the artists themselves direct the video 💯

[@toothy8923]

hAYLEY IS THE CUTEST. SHES SUCH A BEAUTIFUL, TALENTED PERSON ;AAAA; a complete blessing to the world

[@ashantimaluleke2267]

😭😭😭😭😭 HAYLEY FUCKING KIYOKO CURED MY DEPRESSION. This music video makes me cry every single time - and that's not an exaggeration!!!

[@ThexBigxGHx97ox]

Hayley's mum is freaking awesome

[@larissacury7714]

Ok. Crying at the end!!

[@Girafa2323]

"I really loved the ideia of us making out in the side of the road" - Kiyoko Hayley LOL

[@rapid593]

Typical Hayley😂

[@callmejams-rw2tn]

this music video was all i needed

[@AlexaPellerin]

love this so much

[@arichan89]

One of my favorite videos

[@deividasmusic7906]

When she said when kehlani says im sorry it was the best 😍

[@jelissaperea8871]

I’m sorry but I Lowkey ship it like I STARTED CRYING WATCHING THE VIDEO😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@feliciaa1087]

SHE NEEDS TO MAKE MORE OF THESE

[@pillboizan6101]

im gonna cryyyy

[@moonsun4134]

AMAZING

[@okay3828]

She’s so adorable I can’tttt😍😍😍💯🤩

[@carolinabaruzzo4417]

Just died listening what your mum said... ❤❤😍😍 And love love love love love love love....... the end of the two girls!! 😍😍 So intelligent saying you loved the "Sorry" hahahahahahhahahah

[@MAXIMUS-yk5vs]

But Hayley who’s idea was it for u two to get on the ground?... and then Kehlani gets on top? 😂

[@alice-ij7fu]

well they're both tops so...

[@mariacimpan4286]

Does that mean Hayley’s a bottom? :))))) Haha jk jk

[@themultxverse4248]

I love both of them so much!!!!❤❤❤

[@WoahLaLa]

Love herr❤️

[@chay004]

ya when she said i’m sorry that was just oml made me weak fr 😭❤️

[@meliminipotiron1]

You’re such an inspiration Hayley honey ily

[@tierramadise9716]

I love this

[@musicnerd7126]

My favorite song 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@carolinecrowder139]

Why is she so beautiful

[@jonaya9202]

Wow so cool that she directed it

[@grizzlyblue486]

THIS VIDEO MEANS SO MUCH TO ME

[@litzyjauregui4037]

"No honey, it's just a love story between two people" Idol 👏💗

[@jordanburchett3819]

Lemonade mouth anyone?

[@lucygamer22]

YAASSSSSS

[@fourlime]

kehlani makes me feel things jeez

[@MuchObligedTV]

❤️

[@venusNcold]

❤😍

[@Sappho_One]

Hayley yaaaaas

[@RandomVideos-zf1br]

I STAN

[@erincc957]

I fucking love them!!!!

[@2718aj]

Best one yet #20Gayteen

[@aaliyahcollins9969]

She issa legend 😭😍

[@cldss.6293]

yes, she is

[@moonsun4134]

This music video has a great history

[@LlamaAlpaca8]

“I can’t run for shit.”😹that had me dying.

[@calskole7872]

omg she is left handed like me! :D

[@temporarilyaway1676]

Be honest yall just love Framework so we’re here

[@iwanvanderhorst4726]

Life is perfect

[@ri-nv2hy]

“Number 1 I can’t run for s**t”

[@DJWOWW100]

I FUCKING LOVE THIS WOMAN

[@CartierDiamondz]

fye

[@okay3828]

Number one I can’t run for shit😂😂😂

[@alexandraoprisan8410]

cool

[@Lizzmonsterr]

Hayley's mom saved the day! Woooo!

[@briannarivera3211]

I FUCKING LOVE HOW SHE LAYED OUT EVRYTHING WHICH THR VIDEO N SONG IS BEAUTIFUL, i believe more lesbian representation should be put out more world wide , i cant wait till hayley makes a video for "He will never love u like me"

[@kay-gu1im]

YEESSSSS PLEASE LESBIAN JESUS!! ❤️😍😩

[@allydoesvideos]

can she please direct my life

[@peachymain]

THANK YOU GOD

[@dontwant2]

3:32

[@kennaa.7323]

God is a Woman.

[@taedni2813]

"When she says 'I'm sorry" oh my god. Kill me!

[@buffy455]

Our Lesbian Jesus has a wonderful mother for sure!

[@bronzemetadsd9114]

real art ☢

[@kanjananookaew8249]

Hayley’ mum is Coolest mum ever!!!

[@ashantimatrix6673]

Does anyone realize how amazing Hayley’s mom must be

[@blarmy827]

I would also like to make it known that I will absolutely be that stand in for Hayley to practice dancing on..... ANYTIME... thank you for listening 😘

[@casheenagomessanchez]

“Our car broke down a mile down the road” “we’ve been here for like, 30 minutes” ....they drove .5 mph? 🤔

[@mariacimpan4286]

no? I mean, they didn’t arrive to their car.

[@lolajett-beachley974]

Hayley’s mom really out here being c o r r e c t

[@tayyyapx887]

Stella 🤤👍🏽🤗