Keyshia Cole to Star in New BET Reality Series This Fall

BET Networks announces production of its new original docu-drama: KEYSHIA COLE: FAMILY FIRST (W.T.*) Keyshia Cole's evolution from a promising R&B star to a multi-platinum selling artist was captured for three seasons by BET on her top-rated reality series, "The Way It Is." Viewers will once again join her on an emotional journey as she steps into a new chapter of her life. The new series gives a candid look at the R&B songstress at her most vulnerable, as a wife to NBA star Daniel Gibson, mother to her 2 year old son D.J., daughter, sister, musician and businesswoman. We've witnessed so many incredible and compelling moments in Keyshia's life, especially her tumultuous relationship with her mom and sister, Frankie and Neffe. Now Keyshia has found herself on the path to becoming the woman she was destined to be, but will her new life lead her down the road to success or will demons from her past continue to haunt her?

KEYSHIA COLE: FAMILY FIRST (W.T.*) is Executive Produced by James DuBose of DuBose Entertainment. Michele Barnwell, Keyshia Cole and Daniel Gibson also serve as Executive Producers.

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