Keshia Chante

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Keshia Chanté (born June 16, 1988) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, actor, TV host, dancer, and philanthropist.

She has released four albums and rose to international prominence as a host on BET's 106 & Park in 2013.

In My Feelings, Drake's hit song "KIKI" is also known as "KIKI." Chanté, a Juno Award winner and a 7-time nominee, has been recognized in 5 Canadian Urban Music Awards and two Canadian Radio Music Awards.

Chanté was inducted into the Brampton Arts Walk of Fame for her contributions to Canadian Music & Film.

Chanté has had many top-one hits on radio in both Canada and Japan, as well as eight singles on the radio music charts.

She has received several SOCAN #1 awards for her songwriting efforts.

Chante co-hosted 106 & Park with Shad Moss for two years, was a world judge on The World's Best, and she currently appears on television in Hollywood, California.

Chanté has hosted, judged, and appeared on many television shows, including BET Awards, Top Chef Canada, Chopped Canada, Match Game, Match Game, and Hockey WivesChante. Michelle Obama, Larry King, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kelsey Grammer, Robert De Niro, Nicoleh Carey, Denzel Washington, and many others. Chante has contributed and raised millions of dollars for numerous charities and causes, including WE Charity, the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research, Joyful Heart Foundation, and World Vision International.

Chante is also a host of We Day and is a motivational speaker who promotes Mental Health Awareness.

Early life

Keshia Chanté Harper was born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario, and spent summers with her grandparents in Hinesville, Georgia. Chanté, a child of 12, moved to Toronto, Ontario, at the age of 12. Her father is Afro-Trinidadian, and her mother, Puerto Rican, is a young girl, and Portuguese Chanté is the only child. When she first appeared, she was six years old, receiving a standing ovation for her rendition of Dear Mama by Tupac Shakur. She attracted the attention of a local DJ who sent a video of her appearance to SonyMusic Canada in 2002. She was signed to the company's intention to record her music exclusively in Canada after performing for music executives. She attended middle school at St. Peter Catholic High School before heading to Toronto, Ontario, at the age of 12. Chanté was a valedictorian who received a degree with distinction.

Personal life

Chanté is rapper Drake's first wife and first love who has been often described as his "muse." They lived in Toronto for a decade, collaborated musically, and continue to perform today. Drake has written several songs about Chanté, most notably "In My Feelings" where he introduced her as "KIKI" and including songs such as Wu-Tang Forever and "U With Me?" Views from his 2016 album "Madonna" from his 2015 mixtape "If You're Reading This It's Too Late" and "Wait for Us" are two of his "Wait for Us" and "Wait for Us." Many speculated on Kiki's identity, but Drake's artist, Preme, confirmed it on Instagram. When Drake was featured on Chanté's "Fallen," rapping "Keshia, Keshia," do you remember the old us?/You just hold it down for your baby until the plaques arrive, which is why I love you." In the second verse of Drake's song "Deceive," referencing Chante's mother, Tessa, "I love you like my own mama"; "I'm just here working, waiting/patient for her to love and leave alone drama."

When Drake was asked by MuchMusic's VJ Sarah Taylor about his commotion with Chanté in 2009, he said he would not call [Chanté] an ex-girlfriend, which Drake said.

"You were one of my first crushes," Drake told Chanté on a 106 & Park show, "I suspect a few others were unaware of this," he said. Chanté was later discovered to be the new official TV Host of 106 & Park when he was involved in a commercial announcing him as the new official TV Host of 106 & Park.

On July 26, 2022 Drake announced "All Canadian North Stars" as a performer for the OVO World Weekend Festival in Toronto, highlighting Chante as one of the artists who "paved the way for all of us."

"I used to get into my mom's car before going to the stage on July 28, 2022 at OVO Fest in Toronto, Ike" "This next person coming to the stage, I used to climb into my mother's car." You're right here; I used to drive all the way to the west for this donna right here. So, I have to introduce her personally. This is my first time in my life that I've ever seen on camera. A true hero. I love someone with all my heart. "Most heartfelt & meaningful introduction" is what Chante says about Keshia Chanté.

Chanté began dating NHL netminder Ray Emery in June 2010, announcing their marriage shortly after Emery appeared as the love interest in Chanté's Test Drive music video. In the series Hockey Wives, their relationship was highlighted. Emery and her companions in Nassau, Bahamas, invited Chanté on her birthday on June 16, 2016. Emery and Chanté were supposed to marry in June 2017, but Chanté announced on Instagram that she had postponed the wedding due to the unveiling of her magazine on Today's Bride. Emery was arrested on September 18, 2017, after she went to the police demanding a restraining order, according to TMZ. In exchange for charges of being dismissed, Chanté ordered Emery to attend anger management, which Emery accepted and successfully completed. Chanté wrote an emotional tribute to Emery on July 16, 2018, two days after his accidental drowning, saying she was "heartbroken" and that he was "a Superhero" who was "loving, affectionate, comedic, giving." They may have had differences, according to her, but they "forgot each other and continued to love each other right to the end."

Chanté was welcomed by United States President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama to their White House holiday party in Washington, DC, on December 18, 2013.

Chanté lives in West Hollywood, California, and Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Career

Chanté was signed by SonyMusic Canada in 2002 to a long-term record contract to sell her music in Canada. She released "Shook (The Answer), a reaction track to Shawn Desman's song Shook, which received an Urban Music Award for "Best Pop/R&B Single" in early 2003. "Unpredictable" went No. 1 in the follow-up. Her first video on radio charts ranked number three, and her first video appeared on YTV and the top ten on MuchMusic. The CD single "Unpredictable" was certified gold in November 2003, and Chanté was named "Best New Solo Artist" in later years.

Chanté's third single, "Bad Boy," was announced in early February 2004. It was also a success, with radio and television news ranked it as No. 1 and currently ranked No. 1. 3 on MuchMusic for a week before earning the No. 3 award a week later. On the chart, it is ranked No. 1 on the chart. Director X supervised the film. "Does He Love Me?" Chanté's fourth album "Does He Love Me" came later in June 2004. Foxy Brown debuted at number one on radio. Director X also produced the film, which culminated in No. 1 becoming No. 1 on the charts. For three weeks, Theresa has been a One on MuchMusic for three weeks. In addition, the video earned her an Urban Music Video Award for "Video of the Year." Chanté's self-titled debut album was released on June 22, 2004. It was named gold on December 3, 2004. Chanté swept all three of her nominations, including "Best New Artist," "Fans' Choice Award"), and then surprise at receiving the "Rising Star of the Year" award in October 2004. This drew the attention of BET President Stephen Hill, who became Chanté's mentor and put the "Bad Boy" video into high rotation. She performed the national anthem at the Canadian Football League's Grey Cup championship game in the same month. She was also selected to represent Canada at Expo 2005 in Japan.

Chanté went on a cross-Canada tour and later opened up for Destiny's Child during the Canadian leg of their Destiny Fulfilled... And Lovin' It tour, and is also included on the Destiny's Child Live in Atlanta Tour DVD. Chanté received four awards at the Urban Music Awards in October 2005. Chanté toured with Teen People Magazine and Seventeen Magazine in six cities around the United States in 2006. Chanté debuted her latest single "Been Gone" in July 2006 with a video shot by Director X (marking her third collaboration with him). "2U" was her second single and was released in early November. Chanté made a cameo appearance in Bow Wow and Chris Brown's "Shortie Like Mine" earlier this year. Chanté's second album, which was produced in Canada and Japan, was released on December 5, 2006 by SonyMusic Canada. "The Diary of Keshia Chanté," a MTV show following Chanté as she travelled to Miami and Los Angeles on her album, appeared on "MTV" in Canada on December 6, 2006.

Chanté switched from music to study in 2007 to learn more about the music industry and be mentored by respected entertainment lawyers in Los Angeles and Toronto. She later decided to move to Atlanta and West Hollywood, where she worked closely with Ne-Yo, Missy Elliott, and OutKast's camps. She began honing her craft as a writer and her acting chops by appearing in the TV series "Soul" as the lead actress.

Chanté's third album "Night & Day" on Universal Music Canada was released in 2010. Chanté's "Table Dancer" and "Test Drive" were both nominated for Juno Awards; R&B Recording of the Year for "Test Drive" and "Table Dancer" were two of the year. Both songs have made it to the top ten on radio. "Set U Free" by Chanté on February 14, 2011. Chanté appeared on ET Canada's New Year's Eve Bash in Niagara Falls on December 31, 2011, breaking a record for Canada's No. 1 in 2011. With 4.8 million viewers, the 1st year of the End Countdown Show has concluded. Chanté was proclaimed as the new music judge for a music competition show on YTV's The Next Star in April 2012. Chante's first single release "Table Dancer" went No. 1 this week. In Japan and No. 1, there are 1 on the Billboard Charts in No. 1 and No. 1. No. 6 on Hot 100, No. 6, No. & No. 3 on Digital & Airplay & No. & No. Top Chef Canada and Canada's Best Beauty Talent is on display in Chanté, with supermodel Coco Rocha & Flare Magazine's Editor-in-Chief Lisa Tant as the top beauty talent on television.

Chanté made her BET's 106 & Park co-host on two separate occasions co-hosting with Terrence J on June 14, 2012. Chanté was a correspondent for the 2013 BET Awards on June 30, 2013, and she began co-hosting select episodes of 106 & Park. Chanté will be a new co host for 106 & Park alongside rapper Bow Wow on September 26, 2013 on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show. Chanté, a childhood friend and fellow Canadian, was honored and congratulated for being the first Canadian to host the iconic show. Chanté continued to make history by including First Lady Michelle Obama on the program, as well as filming with Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Mark Wahlberg, Kevin Hart, Eli McCarthy, Emma Stone, Joe Manganiello, and many others.

Chanté was welcomed by United States President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama to their White House holiday party in Washington, DC, on December 18, 2013. In December 2014, the Brampton Arts Walk of Fame inducted a celebrity. The show announced that it would go digital in January 2015, after two years of hosting 106 & Park. Chanté hosted the BET Awards 106 & Park Pre-Show in Los Angeles in June 2014, 2015, and 2016.

Chante's "The Valley" was the first single off her forthcoming album on November 11, 2016. On January 11, 2017, Radio Host Ebro Darden debuted Chanté's single "Fuck It Tho" on his Beats 1 radio show on Apple Music. On March 22, Ebro Darden announced Keshia Chante's track listing for Unbound 01 and premiered "Bryson Tiller" exclusively on Apple Music on the Beats 1 radio show. Noisey premiered "RedLight" on March 23, referring to Chanté as "the sonic equivalent of a cool, still night" and "hidden in the darkness," and AUX TV premiered "Harmless" citing Chanté's "re-initing her signature R&B sound" and that "Chanté's rising vocals give the track a distinctly modern edge." Chanté unveiled 01, an EP, on March 24, 2017, and the Juno Award for Best R&B Recording was announced in February 2018. Unbound 02 was announced on March 23, 2018.

Chanté took a journey to West Hollywood, California, where she began acting school.

Chanté was announced in August 2018 that she would be a Celebrity Hollywood Correspondent for Entertainment Tonight Canada, and she has since conducted interviews with Larry King, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Matthew McConaughey, Matthew McConaughey, Tyra Banks, Jamie Lee Curtis, Trevor Noah, Charlie Hunnam, Rami Malek, and many more.

Chanté hosted We Day in Washington, Baltimore, Edmonton, Calgary, and Ottawa in November 2018. Chanté spoke out for mental stability and shared her personal experiences with depression and anxiety in front of 17,000 people at WE Day in Vancouver, calling for mental stability and sharing her personal experience with depression and anxiety. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was also interviewed by the reporter. Chanté served as an international judge on The World's Best in January 2019 as an international judge specializing in music. Chanté will return to acting by being cast member of Private Eyes on July 22, 2019. Chanté will be the guest star in JANN on October 1, 2019. Chanté, the host of Big Brother's Official Big Brother (American TV series), announced Chanté on August 7, 2020. BB Rewind The devil's Rewind is a TV show starring Chanté. Keshia will host Battle of the Blades with Ron MacLean on October 16, which was revealed on October 16.

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