‘Not a Problem’: Keyshia Cole Remains Unbothered After Fans Hit on Her Man Niko Khale

Keyshia Cole isn’t worried one bit about folks shooting their shot at her boyfriend Niko Khale.

Cole, 38, proved she was extremely secure in her relationship this weekend when a fan mentioned how handsome Khale was in an Instagram post. The person reposted a photo of the “Sonshine” rapper, tagged Cole and wrote, “@keyshiacole forgive me but your mai is FOINE!! 😍 @nikokhale”

Keyshia Cole
Niko Khale. @keyshiacole/Instagram

The “Heaven Sent” singer seemed unfazed by the fan complimenting her boyfriend and responded, “Ha! Not a problem love button ❤️😂”

Cole is no stranger to fans making a pass at Khale. In April, the 24-year-old artist promoted his song “I Got Something for It” with a short music video. He wore a tank top that showed off his muscles and a pair of light-fabric pants. He was forced to take down the clip after a number of female fans claimed they noticed his “print.” He re-uploaded the video and decided to rock a thicker pair of pants. Fans had several mixed reactions.

Niko Hale
Niko Hale. @nikokhale/Instagram

“@nikokhale yeah keyshia said no sir lol. 🤣,” said one fan. A second wrote, “🤣 tell him kee! Don’t be showing his d-ck print to everybody 😂.” A third user remarked, “Lmao took the first video one down quick 😱😭. We know why 🍆” and someone else wrote, “ol what a wife looks at lol, I’m looking like oh my goodness he has his pants up this is great! Girl y’all make me want to go cougar some sh** his mind is everything and it’s not normal. GOD continue to bless y’all 🙏🏾”

Keyshia Cole
Keyshia Cole and Niko Khale Hale. @nikokhale/Instagram

Cole and Khale publicly revealed their relationship in 2018 and welcomed their 10-month-old son Tobias Khale last August. The singer also has son Daniel Gibson Jr. from her previous relationship with estranged husband Daniel “Booby” Gibson.

Khale showed his love for Cole in May 10 post on Mother’s Day. He penned to her, “Happy Mother’s Day to my Queen 👑 I see a side of you that the world doesn’t see. You’re everything. I appreciate you letting ya wall down and giving me your energy. You drive me to be a better man. I was in love with who you were and I’m in love with who you’re becoming. Let’s raise these boys to be Kings. 💪🏾”

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