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Nicki Minaj, Monica & Keyshia Cole Spark New Music Rumors

Nicki Minaj teamed up with Keyshia Cole and Monica to surprise fans on Instagram Live, sparking rumors of new music on the way. Kicking off the weekend, the trio hopped on the popular livestream with the “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” rapper hinting at a potential new track with the songstresses by challenging the “Trust” collaborators […]

Nicki Minaj, Monica & Keyshia Cole Spark New Music Rumors

Nicki Minaj teamed up with Keyshia Cole and Monica to surprise fans on Instagram Live, sparking rumors of new music on the way. Kicking off the weekend, the trio hopped on the popular livestream with the “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” rapper hinting at a potential new track with the songstresses by challenging the “Trust” collaborators […]

Keyshia Cole “Has A Lot To Say” On Season Premiere of TV One’s ‘Uncensored’

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: TV One / TV One The widely popular television series Uncensored, which allows viewers to witness their favorite celebrity figures talk candidly about their careers and their lives, opens up it latest season on Sunday, March 6, with the dynamic Keyshia Cole. The season premiere of TV One’s compelling series is focused on the singer/songwriter, actress, and television producer who has built a career with her soulful stylings and engaging lyrics. Growing up in Oakland, California, Cole’s talent was apparent from an early age. She would catch the attention of rap superstar MC Hammer, and later on, she would get to work with the late Tupac Shakur who would ask her to do a verse for one of his songs before his tragic death. Her debut album in 2005, The Way It I...

Keyshia Cole “Has A Lot To Say” On Season Premiere of TV One’s ‘Uncensored’

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: TV One / TV One The widely popular television series Uncensored, which allows viewers to witness their favorite celebrity figures talk candidly about their careers and their lives, opens up it latest season on Sunday, March 6, with the dynamic Keyshia Cole. The season premiere of TV One’s compelling series is focused on the singer/songwriter, actress, and television producer who has built a career with her soulful stylings and engaging lyrics. Growing up in Oakland, California, Cole’s talent was apparent from an early age. She would catch the attention of rap superstar MC Hammer, and later on, she would get to work with the late Tupac Shakur who would ask her to do a verse for one of his songs before his tragic death. Her debut album in 2005, The Way It I...

Keyshia Cole’s Mom Frankie Lons Dies of Overdose

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Francine “Frankie” Lons, the mother of R&B singer Keyshia Cole, has passed away. She was 61. TMZ reports that Lons died of an overdose and on her birthday. Reportedly, Cole’s brother Sam confirmed that she passed on Sunday (July 18) unfortunately after relapsing and taking drugs to party on her born day. Keyshia Cole was given up for adoption by Frankie and her father, Virgil Hunter, and she was raised by family friends. She would reconnect with Lons as an adult, and after she was well established as an accomplished singer. Lons had a lengthy and well-documented battle with drug addiction. Lons rose to fame while appearing on her daughter’s Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is reality television series that ran on BET for three seasons fr...

Go DJ Hi-C Shares Behind The Scenes Deets Of Ashanti & Keyshia Cole’s VERZUZ Battle

Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Now that the long-awaited VERZUZ battle between Ashanti and Keyshia Cole has concluded, we’re learning new details from behind the scenes. Most might have noted Cole’s demeanor as she approached the stage, but there seems to be a good reason for her late arrival according to her DJ. In an exclusive interview with 97.9 The Box’s Good Morning H-Town hosts Keisha Nicole & J-Mac, Go DJ Hi-C explains that Keyshia Cole’s attitude wasn’t directed towards the fans but to the planning committee behind VERZUZ for not having her setup looking as crisp as it could be. According to Hi-C, Cole was in the building on time as expected but refused to join the live event after technical issues on her side of the camera weren’t properly handled. Hi-C confirms that Cole was a ...

Who Got Next?: Keyshia Cole Confirms She Will Appear On An Upcoming Verzuz Battle

Source: MEGA / Getty When it comes to Verzuz battles quite a few names have been thrown in the ring,  including West coast songstress Keyshia Cole, and it looks like fans are getting their wish. According to published reports, after fans made the request to see the”Love” singer go head to head with the princess of Murder Inc. back in July, the match up may actually be happening after Ashanti decided to accept the challeng e and give fans the showdown they’ve been waiting for. During her interview with Fat Joe in May, the “Foolish” singer revealed that she is open to do a Verzuz battle against Keyshia Cole of the fans “really want to see it.” [embedded content] “Listen, if they want to see it. I ain’t mad,” Ashanti said during the interview and it appears that Swizz Beatz and Timbaland...

Keyshia Cole Confirms 2Pac Wanted To Leave Death Row Records [Video]

Source: photo : WENN While we have been afforded several documentaries and a biopic film it seems we have yet to get the entire 2Pac story. One west coast songstress has just added another curve ball regarding his plans. As spotted on Hype Beast Keyshia Cole was a recent guest on The Fat Joe Show. While the two discussed a variety of topics it was her recanting her experiences with Death Row Records while 2Pac was still alive that left people wanting more. According to her she did know the “All Eyez On Me” rapper personally and traveled with him on the day he was murdered in Las Vegas. Cole alleges that Shakur regularly confided in her and even revealed to her his plans to live the infamous record company. “He wanted to sign me to Quincy [Jones] when he was with Kidada, Quincy’s daughter, ...