Credit: Lifetime.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nKeyshia 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\u2019s 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\u2019t follow their rules. Left to fend for herself, Keyshia\u2019s 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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