Keyshia Cole: This is My Story (2023) on Lifetime – Plot & Photos

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Keyshia Cole is a Grammy-nominated R&B singer dubbed by critics as the “Princess of Hip-Hop Soul.” This summer on Lifetime, the 41-year-old’s biopic will be released. Titled Keyshia Cole: This is My Story, the film will chronicle her journey to music fame as well as her tumultuous family history. In addition to executive producing, Keyshia Cole is portraying herself in this new film. Below are plot details, plus photos and the premiere date, so keep reading to learn more.

Keyshia Cole: This is My Story Plot

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Keyshia Cole was born in Oakland, California. Her adoring mother, Frankie (Debbi Morgan) raised her as a single parent. But at the age of two, Keyshia was placed into foster care due to Frankie’s struggle with substance abuse. Keyshia was then adopted by her foster parents, Leon (Joseph C. Phillips) and Yvonne Coles (Tonia Jackson). As a teen, Keyshia traveled to Los Angeles to pursue her dreams of becoming a singer. Her career path put her at odds with Leon and Yvonne, who kicked her out when she didn’t follow their rules. Left to fend for herself, Keyshia’s voice saved her from her nomadic lifestyle. Eventually, she returned to Los Angeles at the age of 21. Then, she was signed to A&M Records by Grammy award nominated producer and music executive Ron Fair. Keyshia went on to become a chart-topping artist who fused R&B and Hip-Hop.

As her star rose, Keyshia still faced trauma. She did not know who her biological father was. But, she found family again when she reunited with Frankie and sisters Neffe (Cindi Davis) and Elite (Brittney Level). Despite her success, Keyshia struggled to keep Frankie in rehab and tragically, her worst fear became a reality when she lost her to an accidental opioid overdose in 2021 on Frankie’s 61st birthday. Keyshia Cole: This is My Story is a story of childhood trauma, tragedy, complexity of love and overcoming obstacles to become the best version of oneself. The movie is dedicated in honor and memory of Frankie.

Who’s in the Cast of Keyshia Cole: This is My Story?

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Keyshia Cole as herself

Keyshia Cole is a Grammy nominated R&B/soul singer. She released her debut album in 2005. From 2006-2008, she starred in the hit BET reality series Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is. Keyshia’s second album spawned three #1 hit singles; she’s released 7 albums total. In addition, Cole’s starred in two more reality television shows about her life, relationships and career. Fans may also remember Keyshia from the popular series Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood.

Keyshia was married to Daniel Gibson from 2011-2020. Although they separated in 2014, divorce proceedings didn’t begin until 2017, and they were finalized in 2020. They had one child together, a son. In 2019, Keyshia had a second son with then-boyfriend Niko Khale.

Debbi Morgan as Frankie Lons

Debbi Morgan is an actress known for her role on All My Children. She was the first African-American to win the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 1989. Other notables include a recurring role on Power and Power Book II: Ghost, as well as a guest starring role on Our Kind of People. Lifetime fans will recognize Debbi from the Merry Liddle Christmas film franchise.

Since 2009, Morgan has been married to Jeffrey Winston. Prior to that, Debbi was married three times, to Charles Weldon, Charles S. Dutton and Donn Thompson.

Cindi Davis (Money Back Guarantee) and Brittney Level (A Savannah Haunting) also star as Neffe and Elite, respectively.