Keyshia Cole Announces ‘The Way It Is’ 20th Anniversary Tour

Two decades after her breakthrough debut album shook up the R&B world, Keyshia Cole is returning to her roots. The Grammy-nominated singer has announced The Way It Is 20th Anniversary Tour, presented by AEG Presents and Free Lunch.

A Major North American Tour Kicks Off This Summer

The tour begins July 1 at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore. It includes stops in major cities like Brooklyn, Atlanta, Detroit, New Orleans, and Houston. The North American leg wraps on August 8 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

After that, Keyshia heads to Europe. The European leg launches on September 19 in Paris and ends on September 26 in Birmingham, UK. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 25 at 10 AM local time.

A Star-Studded Lineup of Guest Artists

Keyshia will be joined by a dynamic lineup of guest performers:

• Tink, an XXL Freshman 2015 alumnus
• Wale, an award-winning rapper
• Fridayy, a Platinum-certified artist
• Jeremih, a GRAMMY-nominated vocalist (select dates only)

Moreover, Lil’ Kim will appear at the Lincoln, CA show and all UK & Europe dates. Jadakiss and T-Pain will make special guest appearances in Brooklyn and Greensboro, respectively.

A Milestone Vinyl Release for Hardcore Fans

For the first time since 2005, The Way It Is will be available on vinyl. On June 20, fans can grab the 20th anniversary edition double LP in both standard black and Rose Garden Pink translucent vinyl.

In addition, the limited edition will include:

• A gatefold sleeve with classic photos
• A bonus track: “Love (Acapella)”

Pre-ordering the vinyl unlocks exclusive pre-sale access for North American tour tickets. Order here: https://www.keyshiacoleofficial.com

Celebrating a Game-Changing R&B Debut

Released in June 2005, The Way It Is introduced Cole’s heartfelt storytelling and emotional honesty. Songs like “Love” and “I Should Have Cheated” became cultural touchstones.

Now, 20 years later, Keyshia is bringing that energy back to the stage. After her recent standout performance at Dreamville Festival, she’s ready to reconnect with fans across the globe.

About Keyshia Cole

Keyshia Cole is a GRAMMY-nominated R&B powerhouse from Oakland, California. Her debut album went Platinum and led to the hit BET reality series, Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is.

Since then, she has released multiple chart-topping albums like:

• Just Like You
• A Different Me
• Woman to Woman

In addition to her music, Keyshia has also hosted shows such as One on One with Keyshia Cole on Fox Soul. With over 15 million albums sold worldwide, she remains one of the most impactful voices in modern R&B.

Full Tour Dates

North America

• Jul 1 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
• Jul 2 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
• Jul 5 – Chicago, IL – United Center
• Jul 6 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
• Jul 9 – Toronto, ON – Coca-Cola Coliseum
• Jul 10 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
• Jul 12 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
• Jul 13 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
• Jul 16 – Greensboro, NC – First Horizon Coliseum
• Jul 17 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at the BJCC
• Jul 19 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena
• Jul 20 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live
• Jul 22 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
• Jul 23 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center
• Jul 25 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
• Jul 26 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
• Jul 31 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
• Aug 1 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
• Aug 2 – Lincoln, CA – The Venue at Thunder Valley
• Aug 8 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena

Europe

• Sep 19 – Paris, FR – Adidas Arena
• Sep 21 – Amsterdam, NL – AFAS Live
• Sep 23 – London, UK – The O2
• Sep 25 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena
• Sep 26 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena Birmingham

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