Keyshia Cole Quotes, born Keyshia Myeshia Johnson on October 15, 1981, in Oakland, California, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality, often dubbed the “Princess of Hip-Hop Soul” for her soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics. Rising from a challenging childhood marked by her mother’s addiction, Cole was adopted at age two by family friends Leon and Yvonne Cole.
Her career began as a backing vocalist for MC Hammer at age 12, followed by connections with Tupac Shakur, leading to her debut album The Way It Is (2005), which went platinum with hits like “Love” and “I Should Have Cheated.” Known for reality TV shows like Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is on BET, she’s released seven studio albums, blending R&B, hip-hop, and soul.
These 15 quotes—sourced from her songs, interviews, and posts on X—reflect her resilience, insights on love, self-worth, and perseverance through personal and professional trials.
15 Keyshia Cole Quotes
- “There’s a lot of trials and tribulations you have to go through to get what you want, especially if you feel like it belongs to you.”
- “Nobody’s supposed to be here, but you came along and changed my mind.” (Song, “Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here,” One Wish, 1998)
- “You can’t force someone to keep their word, or to communicate, or to realize that something special is in front of them.”
- “I should have cheated on you, as much as you accused me of cheating, I might as well have lied to you.” (Song, “I Should Have Cheated,” The Way It Is, 2005)
- “I used to think that I wasn’t fine enough, I used to think that I wasn’t wild enough, but love never knew what I was missing.” (Song, “Love,” The Way It Is, 2005)
- “If he ain’t gonna love you the way he should, then let it go.” (Song, “Let It Go,” Just Like You, 2007)
- “Take your greatest fear and turn that into your greatest strength.” (Post on X, @Deborah_Cox, 2021-03-19)
- “I wanna be the one who you believe in your heart is sent from heaven.” (Song, “Heaven Sent,” Just Like You, 2007)
- “You can’t accuse me of all the things you know that you are guilty of, and I see that it is easy for you to blame everything on me.” (Song, “I Should Have Cheated,” The Way It Is, 2005)
- “I know that whenever I feel like I’m getting really sad about something, I change my vocabulary and just speak the opposite of what I feel. It works.” (Post on X, @Deborah_Cox, 2021-02-24)
- “I can’t explain how many times I tried, how many times I cried, thinking about mine and where he might be.” (Song, “I Should Have Cheated,” The Way It Is, 2005)
- “My day today. Happy YOU DECIDED ON YOUR OWN, to check YOURSELF INTO a facility to get treatment.” (Post on X, @KeyshiaCole, 2020, on her mother Frankie Lons’ rehab)
- “I used to think love had to hurt, so I’d do shit to make it worse.” (Song, “No Other,” Point of No Return, 2014)
- “Heard someone say ‘you can’t be bitter and expect your life to be sweet’…” (Post on X, @Deborah_Cox, 2023-01-03)
- “I want a waterfall, and I won’t rest until I get it.” (Interview, BET, 2011, on her wedding plans)
Keyshia Cole’s quotes pulse with raw emotion, resilience, and wisdom forged through love and loss, inspiring fans to embrace their strength. Which one hits your heart? Drop it in the comments and keep her hip-hop soul vibe alive!
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