Keeping secrets isn’t easy for everyone, especially for celebrities like Keyshia Cole, who’s constantly trailed by her fans and paparazzi. Still, she managed to keep her foreign language skills and love life quite private from social media. Although the R&B artist is clearly a master at keeping her lips sealed, the truth is always revealed eventually.
Here are five major secrets Keyshia kept on the low.
Her Marriage Status With Ex Daniel Gibson
Although it was no secret when Cole and Daniel Gibson tied the knot in 2011, whether they’re still married remains a mystery.
The “Love” singer filed for divorce against the former NBA player in September 2017, citing irreconcilable differences. In January, they were warned by a judge to finalize their divorce, but Cole claimed she was waiting for Gibson’s legal team to change his “positioning in legal documents.”
The pair have moved on in their love lives, but it’s unclear if they’re officially divorced.
Secret Relationship With Niko Hale
Amid her divorce filing, rumors surfaced that Cole was dating a new man. Nearly six months later, it finally revealed that she was dating 23-year-old SoundCloud rapper Niko “Khale” Hale.
The couple went public with their relationship in February 2018 and posted a video of themselves riding a 4-wheeler together. Hale gave away their romance in his caption, writing, “It ain’t where we been it’s where we goin.”
The pair have seemingly been inseparable every since.
She Speaks Zulu Perfectly
Cole shocked the internet when the R&B singer revealed she was a “proper South African girl!” The award-winning singer sent a shoutout to her followers in Zulu in May that translated in English to “I love you!!! Thank you for following me.”
It’s unknown if she’s fluent in Zulu, but fans were impressed by her foreign language skills. Her tweet even jokingly earned her the South African name “Khanyisile Cele.”
Her Recent Pregnancy Announcement
One of the “Heaven Sent” singer’s most kept secrets was her recent pregnancy. Fans had been speculating that she and Hale were expecting, but at first neither party addressed the rumors.
However, in early May, Cole finally revealed she was six months pregnant. She shared a picture of her growing belly to Instagram and wrote, “Went to Catalina island Last weekend. Had such a good time!!!! Surrounded by Loooooooooove❤️ Just enjoying good times and GREAT VIBES 🤰🏽.”
This is her and Khale’s first child together. She also shares 10-year-old son Daniel Gibson Jr. with her estranged husband Gibson.
The Identity of Her Newborn
Cole and Khale have been adamant about keeping their newborn son’s identity under wraps. Neither the child’s name or face has been revealed to the public.
However, the mother of two did say they plan on showing the baby’s face on her upcoming untitled BET reality series. Details about the show, such as its premiere date, are unknown, but it’s apparently slated to air sometime this year.
