ShareTwo decades after her breakthrough debut album changed the R&B game, Keyshia Cole is taking it back to where it all started. The Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and “Princess of Hip-Hop and R&B” has officially announced The Way It Is 20th Anniversary Tour.
After performing throughout the US and Canada, Keyshia will hit the road in Europe, landing in the UK for three special dates starting at The O2 London on September 23rd, Manchester’s AO Arena on September 25th, and finishing September 26th in Birmingham at the Utilita Arena. Joining Keyshia on tour is multi-platinum, Grammy winning hip-hop legend Lil’ Kim.
“I’m so grateful to be celebrating The Way It Is twenty years later with the fans who have been with me since day one,” says Cole. “This album changed my life, and being able to take it on the road, from city to city, country to country, is truly a full circle moment, and blessing.”
Released in June 2005, The Way It Is marked a pivotal moment in R&B, introducing Keyshia Cole’s unfiltered storytelling, powerhouse vocals, and signature blend of vulnerability and strength. Twenty years later, she’s bringing that same energy back to the stage, giving fans a chance to reconnect with the songs that sound tracked so many real-life moments. Fresh off a standout performance at this year’s Dreamville Festival in Raleigh, North Carolina, Keyshia is ready to take it nationwide. From I Should Have Cheated to Love and beyond, the tour will spotlight the records that helped define an era, delivered with the raw emotion and authenticity that made her one of the genre’s most impactful voices.
TOUR DATES 2025
September
| Date | Venue |
|---|---|
| Tue 23rd | The O2 London |
| Thu 25th | AO Arena Manchester |
| Fri 26th | Utilita Arena Birmingham |
Tickets are now on sale