Keyshia Cole's Ex Niko Khalé Says His "Heart Is Broken" Following Split

BY Erika Marie 25.1K Views
Link Copied to Clipboard!
Emma McIntyre / Staff / Getty Images
Niko Khalé, Keyshia Cole, Breakup, Heartbreak
The pair reportedly broke up earlier this year.

It's a new season for Keyshia Cole. The 38-year-old singer has not only been working on new music, but her divorce from former NBA star Daniel Gibson was recently finalized after a three-year-long legal battle and Keyshia became a single woman after breaking things off with her boyfriend, 24-year-old Niko Khalé. The couple welcomed their son into the world a year ago, and while Keyshia has been openly enthusiastic about moving forward with her life, Niko expressed that he's enduring heartbreak.

Leon Bennett / Stringer / Getty Images

On his Instagram page, Niko shared a photo of himself and in the caption, he wrote that he's counting down until his birthday arrives on October 17. Someone commented that they hoped that Niko and Keyshia Cole would get back together, telling the rapper to "fix it" because "blacklovewins." Niko took a moment to address the IG user and replied in rhyme.

"My heart is broken. My mind is open. My times approachin," he said. It's unclear what he meant specifically, but he seemed optimistic about whatever may come his way. Both Niko and Keyshia have remained private about what led to their breakup, but we're sure we'll hear bits and pieces on whatever music projects they'll both have coming out in the future.

Instagram

About The Author
Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.