Keyshia Cole made a bold announcement on March 17.
Via Twitter, Keyshia let fans know she’s retiring from music. A fan told the singer how her new single is buzzing on the charts, and Keyshia replied, “I’m retiring.” Take a look:
In other Tweets, the “Heaven Sent” singer said she’s still giving fans Album 8, but she’s taking her time. She also explained why she’s hanging up her mic. She said the reason she’s falling back from the industry is to spend more time with her children.
My children. 💜💜 https://t.co/JqObhxx3kG
— Keyshia Cole (@KeyshiaCole) March 17, 2021
#stimnyHitsAccount RETIREMENT SOUNDS GOOD😂
this is funny! Hella! Just thought I’d join in on the fun. I’m serious about retirement… 🤞🏽 but this is funny 😂
— Keyshia Cole (@KeyshiaCole) March 17, 2021
Her fans are heartbroken and begged her to “change her mind.” Keyshia assured fans this is what she wants to do. She also let them know she’ll still perform her classic joints; she just won’t put out new music.
That part!! I’m not gonna stop performing! Naw! Just the releasing music side of things. https://t.co/dW2rpoaVIY
— Keyshia Cole (@KeyshiaCole) March 18, 2021
No. I’m already contracted to do so, I wouldn’t do that to @BMG ,myself, or my fans. But I’m gonna have to move at my pace with this one. #Album8 https://t.co/vipFum06xz
— Keyshia Cole (@KeyshiaCole) March 17, 2021
I have to! 😞 https://t.co/1KYDpnSaBK
— Keyshia Cole (@KeyshiaCole) March 18, 2021
We’ll always have the released music. And the next project. https://t.co/S3eTH1spEf
— Keyshia Cole (@KeyshiaCole) March 18, 2021
Keyshia debuted her new single “I Don’t Wanna Be in Love” last month, following her long-anticipated Verzuz with Ashanti. It’s her first official release on her label, Hearts & Stars, in partnership with BMG. She’s gearing up to release her eighth studio album, the follow-up to her 2017 11:11 Reset. Take a listen to “I Don’t Wanna Be In Love:”