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Keyshia Cole
Also known as Keyshia Myeshia Johnson
Career
Active 1998 – present
Biography
About Keyshia Cole
Keyshia Cole is an American recording artist and producer born on October 15, 1981, in Oakland, California. She started her career in 1998 at the age of 16, and has been active in the music industry for 28 years. She cites Mary J. Blige and Brandy Norwood as her biggest influences and inspirations.
She released her platinum-selling debut album The Way It Is in June 2005, followed by the platinum sophomore album Just Like You in September 2007. Her third album, A Different Me, came out on December 16, 2008, with the lead single "Playa Cardz Right" featuring 2Pac. That same year, the third season of her BET reality series Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is premiered in November. She has amassed 7.5 million Instagram followers. She stands 5'2" tall with a slim build, and her natural features include brown hair and brown eyes.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1998-present (started around 16 years old; 28 years active)
- Birthplace
- Oakland, California, United States
- Ethnicity
- Mixed-race (primarily Black)
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 119 lbs (or 54 kg)
- Measurements
- 36–24–34 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.71
- Bra/Cup Size
- 36D show conversions - UK: 36D, EU: 80D, AU: 14D, JP: 80D
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
- Tattoos
- Heart with a wood dagger on right arm, ink on left shoulder
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 7.5m (as of March 2026)
Frequently asked
What are Keyshia Cole's biggest musical influences?
She cites Mary J. Blige and Brandy Norwood as her biggest influences and inspirations.
How many platinum albums has she released?
Her debut album The Way It Is and her sophomore album Just Like You both achieved platinum status.
Which rapper is featured on her single "Playa Cardz Right"?
The single features rapper 2Pac and was released on October 8, 2008.
Did you know
- Started her career at age 16 in 1998, totaling 28 years in the industry.
- Her third studio album A Different Me was released on December 16, 2008.
- The third season of her reality series Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is ran from November to December 2008.
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