He was definitely a guy who gave off a superstar vibe." Cole moved to Los Angeles when she was 18 to pursue a music career. Cole remembers Shakur as "really outspoken and really bright. She later formed a friendship with Tupac Shakur, who promised to help start her singing career before he died unexpectedly. Along with her brother Sean, Cole was first introduced to the music industry at the age of 12, when she met and recorded with MC Hammer. At a school function, she snuck away from her mother and the next thing she knew, Cole had won a talent show. Yvonne learned that Cole could sing when she was five. She was later adopted by family friend Yvonne Cole and raised by Yvonne's husband's family and friends from the age of two.
Cole was born to Francine "Frankie" Lons and Sal, her now deceased father. Keyisha Cole was born on Octoin Oakland, California, where she was raised. In December 2010, she released her fourth studio album, Calling All Hearts.ġ981-03 :Early life and career beginnings
She also achieved moderate success for her reality/documentary series Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is which aired on BET from 2006-2008 which gave a close look at Cole's career and personal life with her biological mother and sister.
Her third studio album, A Different Me was released on Decemand is certified Gold for selling 900,000+ units in the United States. Her second album Just Like You went into production shortly after that and was released in September 2007. She gained nationwide acclaim when her 2005 debut album, The Way It Is went platinum. Keyshia Cole Biography: Keyshia Cole (born October 15, 1981) is an American singer–songwriter and actress.