Keyshia Cole Declares Herself Single Amid Skrilla Split

The singer posted that she is single and focused on a rebrand, weeks after Skrilla got her name tattooed on his back.

Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Hip-Hop and Rap

Gouache-painted editorial illustration of a single compact on a cream field with one dusty rose petal drifting beside it, suggesting quiet personal change. — Singer Keyshia Cole declared she is single and focused on a rebrand on Instagram, weeks after rapper Skrilla had her name tattooed on his back. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Keyshia Cole reposted a message on Instagram Story reading, "It's peaceful when you're not interested in anyone anymore," and wrote over it that she is single, happy and focused. Fans connected the post to a presumed breakup with rapper Skrilla, whom she had been seen with publicly since July.

Why it matters

The post comes less than two weeks after Skrilla had Cole's name tattooed on his back, a public display of commitment that now appears to have been followed by a split. It adds to a pattern of high-profile relationship changes in Cole's personal life.

Cole shared an image of Skrilla's back inked with "KEYSHIA" in late October, less than two weeks before her November 6 post. Whether the split is confirmed by either party has not been stated.

The players

Keyshia Cole

Keyshia Cole is an American R&B singer known for hits such as "Let It Go" and for her reality television appearances.

Skrilla

Skrilla is an American rapper from Dallas, Texas, known for his mainstream hip-hop releases and his public relationship with Keyshia Cole.

The details

Cole reposted a message reading "It's peaceful when you're not interested in anyone anymore" and wrote over it that she is currently cooking up a rebrand, single, happy and focused. She and Skrilla were first spotted together publicly in July at LIV for the XXL Freshman Class 2026 party.

March 2025: Cole's relationship with Atlanta rapper Hunxho ended.
July 2026: Cole and Skrilla were first seen together publicly at LIV.
Late October 2026: Cole shared an image of Skrilla's back tattooed with her name.
Friday, November 6, 2026: Cole posted that she is single.

Industry Dynamics

Cole's public relationships have repeatedly played out on social media, following the pattern of her on-and-off relationship with Hunxho throughout 2024 and 2025. Celebrity romances in hip-hop increasingly unfold through Instagram posts and tattoos rather than official announcements.

Fans following Cole's music and social posts can keep up with her updates through her Instagram Story, where the announcement was made. No tour dates, releases or streaming changes were tied to the post.

The takeaway

Public relationship announcements made on social media can shift quickly, so readers following celebrity news should treat early posts as a starting point rather than a confirmed outcome.