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'''Keshia Chanté''' (born June 16, 1988) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] [[Songwriter|singer, songwriter]] and [[television personality]].
'''Keshia Chanté Harper''' (born June 16, 1988) is a Canadian singer, television host, actress, songwriter, businesswoman and philanthropist.


As a teenager, Chanté gained recognition with the release of her singles "Unpredictable," "Bad Boy," "Does He Love Me," "Been Gone," "2U," and "Fallen," featuring [[Drake (musician)|Drake]]. She has since released four albums. In 2013, she rose to international prominence as co-host of [[BET]]'s ''[[106 & Park]]'' with [[Bow Wow (rapper)|Bow Wow]], launching her career as a TV Host and Television Personality. Chanté is also known as Drake's first girlfriend and musical muse whom he refers to as '''"KIKI"''' in his song [[In My Feelings]].
She is known in Canada as a teen star, having released three albums exclusively for Canada and in 2012, she rose to international prominence hosting BET's iconic [[106 & Park]].


Chante's music has garnered numerous awards and accolades. She is a [[Juno Award]] (Canadian Grammy) winner & six-time nominee. She has won 5 [[Canadian Urban Music Awards|Urban Music Awards]] & 2 [[Canadian Radio Music Awards|Radio Music Awards]]. She was given a star on the Brampton [[Brampton Walk of Fame|Walk of Fame]] for her achievements in Canadian Music & Film.<ref name="bramptonguardian.com">http://www.bramptonguardian.com/whatson-story/5920028-the-stars-shine-at-brampton-arts-walk-of-fame-ceremony/</ref>
Chanté made history as the youngest [[Juno Award]] winner, is a seven-time nominee, and has won five [[Canadian Urban Music Awards]] and two [[Canadian Radio Music Awards]]. Chanté was given a star on the [[Brampton Arts Walk of Fame]] for her achievements in Canadian Music and Film.<ref name="bramptonguardian.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.bramptonguardian.com/whatson-story/5920028-the-stars-shine-at-brampton-arts-walk-of-fame-ceremony/|title=The stars shine at Brampton Arts Walk of Fame ceremony |website=BramptonGuardian.com|first=Radhika|last=Panjwani|date=September 20, 2015}}</ref> Chanté has had many #1 singles on radio in both Canada and Japan, as well as eight Top 10 singles on the radio music charts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://umacgroup.com/index.php/ourevents/keshia-chante/|title=Keshia Chanté {{!}} UMAC GROUP|access-date=April 25, 2019|archive-date=April 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220416153055/http://umacgroup.com/index.php/ourevents/keshia-chante/|url-status=dead}}</ref> She has earned multiple [[Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada|SOCAN]] No. 1 Awards for her songwriting efforts. Her single "[[Table Dancer]]" hit #1 on the Billboard Japan Digital Chart and #9 on the [[Billboard magazine|Billboard]] [[Japan Hot 100]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Keshia Chanté|url=https://www.bet.com/tag/de1jv8/keshia-chante|website=Bet.com|access-date=February 13, 2017}}</ref>


Chanté is a 2-time [[Canadian Screen Awards|Canadian Screen Award]] winner and 4 time nominee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-06 |title=Keshia Chanté |url=https://www.academy.ca/2024/keshia-chante/ |access-date=2024-03-07 |website=Academy.ca |language=en-US}}</ref> for Best TV Host.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-22 |title=Cheryl Hickey, Roz Weston, Sangita Patel, Carlos Bustamante, Keshia Chante, Morgan Hoffman |url=https://www.academy.ca/2023/cheryl-hickey-3/ |access-date=2024-03-07 |website=Academy.ca |language=en-US}}</ref> She has conducted interviews with many high-profile celebrities, including former First Lady of the United States [[Michelle Obama]].
Chante has had numerous #1 singles on radio in both Canada & Japan, as well as 8 singles hitting Top Ten on the radio music charts. She has earned [[Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada|SOCAN]] #1 Awards for her songwriting efforts. Her single "Table Dancer" went #1 on the [[Billboard magazine|Billboard]] Charts in Japan.


Chanté has served as an international music judge on ''[[The World's Best]]'', and hosted ''[[Entertainment Tonight Canada]]'' and ETC Live in California. Chanté is currently an International Voter for the [[Golden Globe Awards]].<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web |title=International Voters and Countries |url=https://www.goldenglobes.com/articles/golden-globe-international-voters-countries |access-date=2023-04-17 |website=Golden Globes |date=April 10, 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
==Early life ==
Chanté was born in [[Ottawa]], [[Ontario]]. Her mother is Puerto Rican and Portuguese and her father is Trinidadian. She was 6 years old when she first performed, receiving a standing ovation for her rendition of [[Dear Mama]] <nowiki/>by [[Tupac Shakur]]<ref>http://www.maplemusic.com/artists/kch/bio.asp</ref> Through talent shows, she got the attention of a local DJ who, in 2002, sent a video of her performance to [[Sony Music Canada|SonyMusic Canada]]. After performing for execs, she was signed to the label exclusively to release her music in Canada.


Chanté has hosted, judged and appeared on numerous shows including the [[BET Awards]], [[Paramount+]] Peak of the Week, The Official [[Big Brother (American TV series)|Big Brother]]'s after show ([[CBS]]), [[Battle of the Blades]],<ref>{{Cite news |title=Battle of the Blades to debut on Oct. 22 after production halted by COVID-19 case {{!}} CBC News |language=en-US |work=CBC |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/battles-of-the-blades-new-debut-1.5765128 |access-date=2020-10-16}}</ref> [[The Next Star]], [[Top Chef Canada]], [[Chopped Canada]] and [[Match Game]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Keshia Chante |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2418188/ |access-date=November 26, 2018 |publisher=IMDb}}</ref>
At 14, Chante moved to Toronto, which she cites as the city that raised her. Chante was valedictorian and graduated with honors.

Chanté has donated and raised millions of dollars with multiple organizations and causes, including [[WE Charity]], [[Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research]], [[Joyful Heart Foundation]] and [[World Vision International]]. Chanté also hosted [[We Day]] and is a motivational speaker advocating for [[Mental health awareness|Mental Health awareness]].<ref name="charlatan.ca">{{Cite web|url=http://charlatan.ca/2018/11/we-day-announces-new-mental-health-initiative/|title=WE Day announces new mental health initiative – The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspaper|website=charlatan.ca|date=November 25, 2018|access-date=November 27, 2018|archive-date=November 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127110317/http://charlatan.ca/2018/11/we-day-announces-new-mental-health-initiative/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

As an actress, Chanté had a recurring guest star on TV series' Blood & Treasure, ''[[Jann (TV series)|Jann]]'' and ''[[Private Eyes (TV series)|Private Eyes]]''.

In 2022, Chanté launched the luxury hair care brand called KHAIR.<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/154679/AwardWinning-Singer-TV-Host-Actress-and-Entrepreneur-Keshia-Chant-Launches-Clean-Luxury-Inclusive-Hair-Care-Brand-KHAIR|title=Award-Winning Singer, TV Host, Actress and Entrepreneur Keshia Chanté Launches Clean, Luxury, Inclusive Hair Care Brand KHAIR|website=Newsfilecorp.com|access-date=May 23, 2023}}</ref>

==Early life ==
Keshia Chanté Harper was born and raised in [[Ottawa]], [[Ontario]] and spent summers with her grandparents in [[Hinesville, Georgia]]. Her father is Afro-Trinidadian and her mother is Puerto Rican and Portuguese<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.harpersbazaararabia.com/culture/celebrity/who-is-keshia-chante |title=Who is Keshia Chanté, Drake's Ex-Girlfriend? {{pipe}} Harper's Bazaar Arabia |access-date=August 5, 2022 |archive-date=August 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805040513/https://www.harpersbazaararabia.com/culture/celebrity/who-is-keshia-chante |url-status=dead }}</ref> Chanté is an only child. She was 6 years old when she first performed, receiving a standing ovation for her rendition of [[Dear Mama]] by [[Tupac Shakur]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.maplemusic.com/artists/kch/bio.asp|title=Keshia Chanté Biography|website=Maplemusic.com|access-date=January 27, 2007|archive-date=November 9, 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061109181037/http://www.maplemusic.com/artists/kch/bio.asp|url-status=dead}}</ref> Through talent shows, she got the attention of a local [[Disc jockey|DJ]] who, in 2002, sent a video of her performance to [[Sony Music Canada|SonyMusic Canada]]. After performing for music executives, she was signed to the label to release her music exclusively in Canada. She went to middle school at [[St. Peter Catholic High School]] before moving to [[Toronto, Ontario|Toronto]], Ontario at the age of 12. Chanté was [[valedictorian]] and graduated with honors.


==Career==
==Career==
===2003–2012: Singer and actor===
[[File:Keshia Chanté (2010) - 2.jpg|thumb|Keshia Chanté (2010)]]
In 2002, at the age of 13, SonyMusic Canada signed Chanté to a long term record contract to release her music in Canada. In early 2003, she released "Shook (The Answer)", a response track to [[Shawn Desman]]'s song Shook,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nowtoronto.com/music/album-reviews/keshia-chante-2004-07-01/ |title=Keshia Chante |publisher=Now Toronto|date=July 1, 2004 |access-date=April 21, 2020}}</ref> which won an [[Urban Music Awards|Urban Music Award]] for "Best Pop/R&B Single". The follow-up, "Unpredictable" went No. 3 on radio charts,<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/305763/keshia-chant/chart?f=848 |title=Keshia Chanté – Chart history |magazine=Billboard |date=December 8, 2012 |access-date=June 7, 2017}}</ref> and her first video hit number one on [[YTV (TV channel)|YTV]] and the top ten on [[MuchMusic]]. In November 2003, the CD single of "Unpredictable" was certified gold and later went on to win Chanté the Canadian [[Radio Music Awards|Radio Music Award]] for "Best New Solo Artist".


In early February 2004, Chanté's third single, "Bad Boy", was released. It was also successful, breaking the Top 10 on radio and sitting at No. 3 on [[Much (TV channel)|MuchMusic]] for 4 weeks before later earning the No. 1 position on the chart. The video was directed by [[Director X]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.littlexonline.com |title=The Official Little X Website |publisher=Littlexonline.com |access-date=July 18, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050616032043/http://www.littlexonline.com/ |archive-date=June 16, 2005 }}</ref> Later, in June 2004, Chanté's fourth single "Does He Love Me?" ft. [[Foxy Brown (rapper)|Foxy Brown]] reached top 5 at radio. The video was also directed by [[Director X]] and became No. 1 on [[Much (TV channel)|MuchMusic]] for 3 weeks. The video also garnered her an Urban Music Video Award for "Video of the Year". On June 22, 2004, Chanté released her [[Keshia Chanté (album)|self-titled debut album]]. On December 3, 2004 it was certified [[Music recording sales certification|gold]]. In October 2004, at the [[Canadian Urban Music Awards]] Chanté swept all three of her nominations, winning awards for "Best New Artist", "Video of the Year" (for Bad Boy), "Fans' [[Choice Awards|Choice Award]]" and by surprise taking home the "Rising Star of the Year" award.<ref name="ReferenceC">{{cite web|url=http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1098413259343_68/?hub=Entertainment|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041030075304/http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1098413259343_68?hub=Entertainment|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 30, 2004|title=Keshia Chante on top at Urban Music Awards – CTV News|date=October 21, 2004|publisher=Ctv.ca|access-date=July 18, 2010}}</ref> This brought the attention of the President of [[BET]], Stephen Hill, who became Chanté's mentor and putting the video for "Bad Boy" into heavy rotation. In that same month, she sang the national anthem at the [[Canadian Football League]]'s [[92nd Grey Cup|Grey Cup championship game]].<ref name="ottawastart.com">{{Cite web|url=http://ottawastart.com/story/629|title=KESHIA CHANTÉ TO SING NATIONAL ANTHEM AT GREY CUP {{pipe}} OttawaStart.com|date=July 15, 2011|access-date=May 23, 2023|archive-date=July 15, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715021700/http://ottawastart.com/story/629|url-status=dead}}</ref> She was also selected to represent Canada at [[Expo 2005]] held in Japan.
===2003–2012: ''Career Beginnings''===
In 2002, at the age of 14, SonyMusic Canada signed Chante to a long term record contract to release her music in Canada. In early 2003, she released "Shook (The Answer)" which won an Urban Music Award for "Best Pop/R&B Single". The follow-up, "Unpredictable" went #3 on radio charts,<ref>http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Keshia-Chante-Biography/FB26741B029ED62848256EB700153F3C</ref> and her first video hit number one on [[YTV (TV channel)|YTV]] and the top ten on [[MuchMusic]]. In November 2003, the CD single of "Unpredictable" was certified gold and later went on to win Chante the Canadian Radio Music Award for "Best New Solo Artist".
In early February 2004, Chanté's third single, "Bad Boy", was released. It was also successful, breaking the Top 10 on radio and sitting at #3 on [[Much (TV channel)|MuchMusic]] for 4 weeks before later earning the #1 position on the chart. The video was directed by [[Director X]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.littlexonline.com |title=The Official Little X Website |publisher=Littlexonline.com |date= |accessdate=2010-07-18}}</ref> Later, in June 2004, Chanté's fourth single "Does He Love Me?" ft. [[Foxy Brown (rapper)|Foxy Brown]] reached top 5 at radio. The video was also directed by [[Director X]] and became #1 on [[Much (TV channel)|MuchMusic]] for 3 weeks. The video also garnered her an Urban Music Video Award for "Video of the Year".
On June 22, 2004 Chanté released her [[Keshia Chanté (album)|self-titled debut album]]. On December 3, 2004 it was certified [[gold record|gold]]. In October 2004, at the [[Canadian Urban Music Awards]] Chanté swept all three of her nominations, winning awards for "Best New Artist", "Video of the Year" (for Bad Boy), "Fans' Choice Award" and by surprise taking home the "Rising Star of the Year" award.<ref name="ReferenceC">{{cite web|url=http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1098413259343_68/?hub=Entertainment|title=Keshia Chante on top at Urban Music Awards – CTV News|date=2004-10-21|publisher=Ctv.ca|accessdate=2010-07-18}}</ref> This brought the attention of the President of [[BET]], Stephen Hill, who became Chante's mentor and putting the video for "Bad Boy" into heavy rotation. In that same month, she sang the national anthem at the Canadian Football League's [[92nd Grey Cup|Grey Cup championship game]].<ref name="ottawastart.com">[http://ottawastart.com/story/629 Keshia Chante to Sing National Anthem at Grey Cup] OttawaStart, October 23, 2004</ref> She was also selected to represent Canada at [[Expo 2005]] held in Japan.
In July 2005, 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.
In October 2005, Chanté received four nominations at the Urban Music Awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20050927/urban_awards_050927/20050927?hub=Entertainment |title=K-os, Jully Black lead Urban Music Award noms – CTV News |publisher=Ctv.ca |date=2005-09-27 |accessdate=2010-07-18}}</ref> In 2006, Chanté toured with [[People (magazine)|Teen People]] Magazine and [[Seventeen (magazine)|Seventeen]] Magazine across select cities in the U.S. In July 2006, Chante released her new single "Been Gone" with a video shot by Director X (marking her third collaboration with him). Her second single, "2U" was released in early November. Also in 2006, Chanté made a featured cameo appearance in [[Bow Wow (rapper)|Bow Wow]] and [[Chris Brown]]'s music video "[[Shortie Like Mine]]". Her second album, which Chanté executive produced<ref name="canoe">[[dancer]] [http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/C/Chante_Keshia/2006/12/05/2636985.html]</ref> was released on December 5, 2006 in Canada and Japan through SonyMusic Canada. MTV's "The Diary of Keshia Chante" aired in Canada December 6, 2006, showing footage following Chante as she travelled to Miami and LA working on her album.<ref name="ellecanada1">{{cite web|url=http://www.ellecanada.com/living/chic-celebrity-keshia-chante/a/25136|title=Chic celebrity: Keshia Chanté : Living – Elle Québec|date=|publisher=Ellecanada.com|author=CA|accessdate=2011-02-19}}</ref> In 2007, during her last year of high school, Chante took a departure from music to study to learn more about the music business and be mentored by respected entertainment lawyers in LA and Toronto. She later made the decision to move to Atlanta and West Hollywood, where she worked closely the camps of Ne-Yo, Missy Elliott and OutKast. She began honing her skill as a songwriter and her acting chops, starring as the lead actress in the TV series "Soul".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bestfan.com/blog/2010/12/bestfan-exclusive-interview-with-keshia-chante/#more-16370 |title=Blog Bestfan " Bestfan Exclusive: Interview with Keshia Chanté |publisher=Bestfan.com |date=2010-12-17 |accessdate=2011-02-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://luvkcfansite.blogspot.com/2011/01/luvkchante-exclusive-lkc-interviews.html |title=Luv-KChanté&#124;&#124;Your #1 Source for Keshia Chanté &#124;&#124; Night & Day 2011!: LuvKChanté Exclusive: LKC Interviews Keshia Chanté |publisher=Luvkcfansite.blogspot.com |date=2011-01-16 |accessdate=2011-02-19}}</ref> In 2010, Chanté released her third album "[[Night & Day (album)|Night & Day]]" in Canada through [[Universal Music Canada]].
Chanté released "Table Dancer" and "Test Drive" which were both nominated for Juno Awards; R&B Recording of the Year for "Test Drive" and Dance Recording of the Year for "Table Dancer".<ref name="junoawards1">{{cite web|url=http://junoawards.ca/2011-juno-award-nominees/|title=JUNO Awards|date=|publisher=Junoawards.ca|accessdate=2011-02-19}}</ref> Both songs entered Top 10 at radio. On February 14, 2011, Chanté released the [[Taio Cruz]] penned song "Set U Free". On December 31, 2011, Chanté performed on ET Canada's New Year's Eve Bash in Niagara Falls, which later set a record becoming Canada's #1 Year End Countdown Show with 4.8 million viewers.<ref>http://shawmediatv.ca/press/read/?1628</ref> In April 2012, Chanté was announced as the new music judge for a music competition show on [[YTV (TV channel)|YTV]] called [[The Next Star]]. On the week of November 28, 2012, Chante's first single release "Table Dancer" went #1 on the Billboard Charts in Japan and #6<ref>http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail/?a=top_airplay</ref> on Hot 100, #3<ref name="billboard-japan.com">http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail/?a=d_and_a_overseas</ref> on Digital & Airplay & #11<ref>{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=keshia chanté|chart=Japan Hot 100}}</ref> on regular charts<ref name="billboard-japan.com" /> Chanté guest starred & judged on TV shows Top Chef Canada and Canada's Best Beauty Talent with supermodel Coco Rocha & Flare Magazine's Editor-in-Chief Lisa Tant<ref>http://www.keshiachante.com/page/6/</ref>


In July 2005, 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]]. In October 2005, Chanté received four nominations at the Urban Music Awards.<ref>[http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20050927/urban_awards_050927/20050927?hub=Entertainment] {{dead link|date=July 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> In 2006, Chanté toured with [[People (magazine)|Teen People]] Magazine and [[Seventeen (American magazine)|Seventeen]] Magazine across select cities in the U.S. In July 2006, Chanté released her new single "Been Gone" with a video shot by Director X (marking her third collaboration with him). Her second single, "2U" was released in early November. Also in 2006, Chanté made a featured cameo appearance in [[Bow Wow (rapper)|Bow Wow]] and [[Chris Brown]]'s music video "[[Shortie Like Mine]]". Her second album, which Chanté executive produced,<ref name="canoe">{{cite web |url=http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/C/Chante_Keshia/2006/12/05/2636985.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120710222439/http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/C/Chante_Keshia/2006/12/05/2636985.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=July 10, 2012 |title=CANOE – JAM! Chante, Keshia: Keshia Chante getting big push in U.S |website=Jam.canoe.ca |date=December 5, 2006 |access-date=June 7, 2017 }}</ref> was released on December 5, 2006 in Canada and Japan through SonyMusic Canada. [[MTV]]'s "The Diary of Keshia Chanté" aired in Canada December 6, 2006, showing footage following Chanté as she travelled to [[Miami]] and [[Los Angeles|LA]] working on her album.<ref name="ellecanada1">{{cite web|url=http://www.ellecanada.com/living/chic-celebrity-keshia-chante/a/25136|title=Chic celebrity: Keshia Chanté : Living – Elle Québec|publisher=Ellecanada.com|access-date=February 19, 2011}}</ref>
===2013–2015: ''BET's 106 and Park''===
On June 14, 2012, Chanté made her US television debut on [[Black Entertainment Television|BET]]'s ''[[106 & Park]]'' as a co-host on two separate occasions co-hosting with [[Terrence J]].<ref name="gossiponthis1">{{cite web|url=http://www.keshiachante.com/bets-106-park/|title=BET's 106 & Park|date=15 June 2012|accessdate=2013-03-25}}</ref> On June 30, 2013, Chanté attended the [[BET Awards 2013|2013 BET Awards]] as a correspondent for the event & began co-hosting select episodes of 106 & Park. On September 26, 2013, BET President Stephen Hill announced on the ''Rickey Smiley Morning Show'' that Chante will be a new co host for [[106 & Park]] alongside rapper [[Bow Wow (rapper)|Bow Wow]] starting on October 1. Childhood friend and fellow Canadian [[Drake (musician)|Drake]] publicly announced and congratulated Chante for becoming the first ever Canadian to host the iconic show. Chante went on to make history having the [[First Lady of the United States]] [[Michelle Obama]] on the show, as well as filming with the likes of [[Mariah Carey]], [[Jennifer Lopez]], [[Mark Wahlberg]], [[Sylvester Stallone]], [[Denzel Washington]], [[Jessica Alba]], [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]], [[Robert De Niro]], [[Will Ferrell]], [[Eminem]], [[Dwayne Johnson|The Rock]], [[Floyd Mayweather]], [[Forest Whitaker]], [[50 Cent]], [[Kerry Washington]],
[[Tyra Banks]], [[Naomi Campbell]], [[Kevin Hart]], [[Melissa McCarthy]], [[Emma Stone]], [[Joe Manganiello]], and many more.


In 2007, during her last year of high school, Chanté took a departure from music to study to learn more about the music business and be mentored by respected entertainment lawyers in LA and Toronto. She later made the decision to move to Atlanta and [[West Hollywood, California|West Hollywood]], where she worked closely the camps of [[Ne-Yo]], [[Missy Elliott]] and [[Outkast|OutKast]]. She starred as the lead actress in the TV series "Soul".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bestfan.com/blog/2010/12/bestfan-exclusive-interview-with-keshia-chante/#more-16370 |title=Blog Bestfan " Bestfan Exclusive: Interview with Keshia Chanté |publisher=Bestfan.com |date=December 17, 2010 |access-date=February 19, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110219150140/http://www.bestfan.com/blog/2010/12/bestfan-exclusive-interview-with-keshia-chante/#more-16370 |archive-date=February 19, 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://luvkcfansite.blogspot.com/2011/01/luvkchante-exclusive-lkc-interviews.html |title=LuvKChanté{{pipe}}{{pipe}}Your No. 1 Source for Keshia Chanté {{pipe}}{{pipe}} Night & Day 2011!: LuvKChanté Exclusive: LKC Interviews Keshia Chanté |publisher=Luvkcfansite.blogspot.com |date=January 16, 2011 |access-date=February 19, 2011}}</ref>
On December 18, 2013, Chante was invited by United States President [[Barack Obama]] & the first lady [[Michelle Obama]] to their [[White House]] holiday party in DC.


In 2010, Chanté released her third album "[[Night & Day (Keshia Chanté album)|Night & Day]]" in Canada through [[Universal Music Canada]].
In December 2014, received a star on the Brampton Arts Walk of Fame.<ref name="bramptonguardian.com" />
Chanté released "Table Dancer" and "Test Drive" which were both nominated for [[Juno Awards]]; R&B Recording of the Year for "Test Drive" and Dance Recording of the Year for "Table Dancer".<ref name="junoawards1">{{cite web|url=http://junoawards.ca/2011-juno-award-nominees/ |title=JUNO Awards |publisher=Junoawards.ca |access-date=February 19, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110219115559/http://junoawards.ca/2011-juno-award-nominees/ |archive-date=February 19, 2011 }}</ref> Both songs entered Top 10 at radio. On February 14, 2011, Chanté released the [[Taio Cruz]] penned song "Set U Free". On December 31, 2011, Chanté performed on ET Canada's New Year's Eve Bash in [[Niagara Falls]], which later set a record becoming Canada's No. 1 Year End Countdown Show with 4.8&nbsp;million viewers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://shawmediatv.ca/press/read/?1628 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713211936/http://shawmediatv.ca/press/read/?1628 |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 13, 2012 |title=Our Brands – Corus Entertainment |website=Shawmediatv.ca |access-date=June 7, 2017 }}</ref> In April 2012, Chanté was announced as the new music judge for a music competition show on [[YTV (TV channel)|YTV]] called [[The Next Star]]. On the week of November 28, 2012, Chanté's first single release "Table Dancer" went No. 1 on the Billboard Charts in Japan and No. 6<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail/?a%3Dtop_airplay |title=Billboard Japan Hot 100 Airplay│Charts│Billboard JAPAN |access-date=November 17, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109112443/http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail/?a=top_airplay |archive-date=November 9, 2012 }}</ref> on Hot 100, No. 3<ref name="billboard-japan.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail/?a=d_and_a_overseas |title=Hot Overseas {{pipe}} Charts |publisher=Billboard JAPAN |access-date=June 7, 2017}}</ref> on Digital & Airplay & No. 11 on regular chart.<ref name="billboard-japan.com" /> Chanté guest starred & judged on TV shows ''Top Chef Canada'' and ''Canada's Best Beauty Talent'' with supermodel Coco Rocha and Flare magazine's Editor-in-Chief, Lisa Tant<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.keshiachante.com/page/6/ |title=Keshia Chante |access-date=April 7, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110421070556/http://www.keshiachante.com/page/6/ |archive-date=April 21, 2011 }}</ref>


===2013–2015: TV personality ''BET's 106 and Park''===
In January 2015, after two years hosting 106 & Park, the show announced it was going digital. In June 2014, 2015 and 2016, Chante hosted the [[BET Awards]] 106 & Park Pre-Show in LA.
On June 14, 2012, Chanté made her US television debut on [[Black Entertainment Television|BET]]'s ''[[106 & Park]]'' as a co-host on two separate occasions co-hosting with [[Terrence J]].<ref name="gossiponthis1">{{cite web|url=http://www.keshiachante.com/bets-106-park/|title=BET's 106 & Park|date=June 15, 2012|access-date=March 25, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120801111537/http://www.keshiachante.com/bets-106-park/|archive-date=August 1, 2012}}</ref> On June 30, 2013, Chanté attended the [[BET Awards 2013|2013 BET Awards]] as a correspondent for the event and began co-hosting select episodes of ''106 & Park''. On September 26, 2013, BET President Stephen Hill announced on the ''Rickey Smiley Morning Show'' that Chanté will be a new co host for ''106 & Park'' alongside rapper Bow Wow starting on October 1.


On December 18, 2013, Chanté was invited by United States President [[Barack Obama]] & the first lady Michelle Obama to their [[White House]] holiday party in DC. In December 2014, received a star on the [[Brampton Arts Walk of Fame]].<ref name="bramptonguardian.com" /> In January 2015, after two years hosting ''106 & Park'', the show announced it was going digital. In June 2014, 2015 and 2016, Chanté hosted the [[BET Awards]] ''106 & Park'' Pre-Show in LA.
=== 2016-Present: ''New'' ''Music'' ===
In 2016, Chante announced she was a "[[Free agent|free-agent]]" and would be releasing her new music independently.


=== 2016–present: California ===
==Artistry==
On November 11, 2016, BET premiered Chanté's song "The Valley" off her upcoming album.<ref name="allmusic.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-valley-mw0002994847|title=The Valley – Keshia Chanté – Songs, Reviews, Credits|publisher=AllMusic}}</ref> 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 Chanté's track listing for ''Unbound 01'' and premiered "Bryson Tiller" exclusively with Apple Music on the [[Beats 1]] radio show.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/post/idsa.5d441500-0f51-11e7-a9d8-9ded1c2d9d74 |title=Listen to "Premiere: Keshia Chanté – "Bryson Tiller"" posted by Ebro Darden on Apple Music |publisher=iTunes Store |date=March 22, 2017 |access-date=June 7, 2017}}</ref> On March 23, Noisey premiered "RedLight", citing the track as "the sonic equivalent of a cool, still night: beautiful but there is something eerie in its midst, hidden in the dark"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://noisey.vice.com/en_ca/article/keshia-chante-makes-a-detour-down-a-path-of-pain-on-redlight|title=Keshia Chanté Makes a Detour Down a Path of Pain on "Redlight"|website=Noisey.vice.com|date=March 23, 2017 |access-date=June 7, 2017}}</ref> and AUX TV premiered "Harmless" citing that Chanté is "re-igniting her signature R&B sound" and that "Chanté's soaring vocals lend the track a distinctly modern edge".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aux.tv/2017/03/keshia-chante-premiere/ |title=PREMIERE: Listen to a new Keshia Chanté song, "Harmless" – A.Side |website=Aux.tv |date=March 23, 2017 |access-date=June 7, 2017}}</ref> On March 24, 2017 Chanté released ''Unbound 01'', an EP and in February 2018 it was nominated for a Juno Award for Best R&B Recording.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://junoawards.ca/nomination/2018-rbsoul-keshia-chante/|title=2018 R&B/SOUL {{!}} Keshia Chanté|website=The JUNO Awards|access-date=April 25, 2019}}</ref> ''Unbound 02'' was released March 23, 2018.


In 2017, Chanté moved to [[West Hollywood, California|West Hollywood]], [[California]] and began acting school.

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

In November 2018, Chanté hosted [[We Day]] in [[Washington, D.C.|Washington]], [[Baltimore]], [[Edmonton]], [[Calgary]] and Ottawa for [[WE Charity]]. Chanté gave a motivational speech in front of 17,000 youths at [[We Day|WE Day]] in Vancouver advocating for mental health and sharing her personal experience with depression and anxiety. She also interviewed [[Kareem Abdul-Jabbar]].<ref name="charlatan.ca"/> In January 2019, Chanté served as an international judge on [[The World's Best]] as an expert in the field of music. On July 22, 2019, it was announced that Chanté would return to acting by joining the cast of [[Private Eyes (TV series)|Private Eyes]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/global-and-entertainment-one-announce-start-of-production-for-season-4-of-hit-series-private-eyes-897160253.html|title=Global and Entertainment One Announce Start of Production for Season 4 of Hit Series Private Eyes|website=Newswire.ca|access-date=July 26, 2019}}</ref> On October 1, 2019, it was announced that Chanté would guest star in [[Jann Arden|JANN]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/production-underway-on-season-2-of-ctv-s-hit-comedy-jann-821279051.html|title=Production Underway on season 2 of CTV's Hit Comedy JANN|last=CTV|website=Newswire.ca|access-date=October 9, 2019}}</ref> On August 7, 2020, [[Big Brother (American TV series)|Big Brother]] announced Chanté as host of their Official [[Big Brother (American TV series)]] Aftershow, BB Rewind<ref>{{Cite web|last=DeVault|first=Ryan|date=2020-08-07|title=Big Brother 22 spin-off: BB Rewind to debut soon with host Keshia Chantè|url=https://www.monstersandcritics.com/tv/reality-tv/big-brother-22-spin-off-bb-rewind-to-debut-soon-with-host-keshia-chante/|access-date=2020-10-05|website=Monsters and Critics|language=en-US}}</ref> On October 1, 2020, [[DeSean Jackson]] released a single titled "Girlfriend" featuring Chanté. On October 16, it was announced that Keshia would host [[Battle of the Blades]] with [[Ron MacLean]].

In February 2023, Chanté announced she founded a hair care brand called KHAIR.<ref name="auto2"/> In April 2023, Chanté became an International Voter for the [[Golden Globe Awards]]<ref name="auto1"/>

==Artistry==
===Musical style===
===Musical style===
Tara Henley of ''[[The Georgia Straight]]'' noted that Chante had "an arresting voice, magnetic charisma, and driving ambition."<ref>{{cite web|last=Henley |first=Tara |url=http://www.straight.com/article/keshia-chanta-handles-success-like-a-veteran?# |title=Keshia Chanté Handles Success Like A Veteran &#124; Vancouver, Canada |publisher=Straight.com |date=2004-09-09 |accessdate=2011-02-19}}</ref> ''Denise Sheppard'' from Amazon.ca also noted, "[Chanté is] a teen-targeted pop phenom" whose "music has the one-two punch of melodic hooks and the voice to back them up; a combination that can and will appeal to dance/pop music fans of any age.<ref>http://www.amazon.ca/Keshia-Chanté/dp/B00028U67W</ref>
Tara Henley of ''[[The Georgia Straight]]'' noted that Chanté had "an arresting voice, magnetic charisma, and driving ambition".<ref>{{cite web|last=Henley |first=Tara |url=https://www.straight.com/article/keshia-chanta-handles-success-like-a-veteran?# |title=Keshia Chanté Handles Success Like A Veteran {{pipe}} Vancouver, Canada |publisher=Straight.com |date=September 9, 2004 |access-date=February 19, 2011}}</ref> ''Denise Sheppard'' from Amazon.ca also noted, "[Chanté is] a teen-targeted pop phenom" whose "music has the one-two punch of melodic hooks and the voice to back them up; a combination that can and will appeal to dance/pop music fans of any age.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.ca/Keshia-Chant%C3%A9/dp/B00028U67W|title=Keshia Chanté: Keshia Chanté: Amazon.ca: Music|date=May 12, 2016|access-date=May 23, 2023|archive-date=May 12, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160512080642/https://www.amazon.ca/Keshia-Chant%C3%A9/dp/B00028U67W|url-status=bot: unknown}}</ref>


===Influences===
===Influences===
Chante cited [[Beyoncé Knowles|Beyoncé]], [[Aaliyah]] and [[Brandy Norwood|Brandy]] as her childhood influences, along with [[Tupac Shakur]], whom she shares the same birth date with.<ref>http://www.hiphopcanada.com/2011/11/keshia-chantes-night-and-day-grind-interview/</ref>
Chanté cited [[Beyoncé Knowles|Beyoncé]], [[Aaliyah]] and [[Brandy Norwood|Brandy]] as her childhood influences, as well as [[Tupac Shakur]], with whom she shares the same birthday.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/2011/11/keshia-chantes-night-and-day-grind-interview/ |title=Keshia Chante's Night and Day Grind [Interview] · Canadian Hip-Hop News |website=Hiphopcanada.com |date=November 7, 2011 |access-date=June 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018210541/http://www.hiphopcanada.com/2011/11/keshia-chantes-night-and-day-grind-interview/ |archive-date=October 18, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


===Public image===
===Public image===
Chanté has been cited for having an eerily striking resemblance to late singer [[Aaliyah]], often cited as her doppelganger. Both noted by [[Missy Elliott]] and [[Timbaland]] who mentioned the resemblance on 106 & Park. Chanté was set to play Aaliyah in the biopic film but Chanté declined after speaking with Aaliyah's mother who was against the film being made.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-aaliyah-biopic-coming-to-lifetime-20140617-story.html|title=Aaliyah biopic coming to Lifetime|website=Los Angeles Times|date=June 17, 2014 |access-date=October 16, 2016}}</ref>
In Canada, Chanté is considered a [[wikt:fashionista|Fashionista]] by fashion's high rankings<ref name="ctv.ca">http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/mini/CTVNews/1111865215079_21/?s_name=junos2005&no_ads=box</ref> performing at [[Marchesa (brand)|Marchesa]]'s first runway show in Toronto, as well as [[Chanel]] event for [[Toronto International Film Festival]]. Her style has been described as "glamorous" meets "sexy elegance" by [[Holt Renfrew]] executives.<ref name="ctv.ca" />
Chante is an avid supporter of Canadian Fashion Designers and labels. ''Flare Magazine'' has named her a "true style chameleon"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://flarestaging.topscms.com/blog/post/31887 |title=Keshia Chanté's Front Row Diaries - Flare.com |publisher=Flarestaging.topscms.com |date=2010-11-17 |accessdate=2011-02-19}}</ref> January 2012, Fashion Television labeled Keshia a Fashion Icon<ref name="watch.fashiontelevision.com">http://watch.fashiontelevision.com/fashion-icons/celebrities/keshia-chant/clip585202#clip585202</ref> In 2012, Chante served as a Judge on Canada's Best Beauty Talent with [[Coco Rocha]] and Editor-in-Chief of FLARE Magazine Lisa Tant.<ref>http://keshiachante.com/canadas-best-beauty-talent-finale/</ref> Chante has been cited for having an eerily striking resemblance to late-singer [[Aaliyah]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-aaliyah-biopic-coming-to-lifetime-20140617-story.html|title=Aaliyah biopic coming to Lifetime|last=Times|first=Los Angeles|website=latimes.com|access-date=2016-10-16}}</ref>


In Canada, Chanté is considered a [[wikt:fashionista|Fashionista]] by fashion's high rankings,<ref name="ctv.ca">{{cite web|url=http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/mini/CTVNews/1111865215079_21/?s_name%3Djunos2005%26no_ads%3Dbox |title=Junos.CTV.ca |access-date=June 6, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050919173132/http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/mini/CTVNews/1111865215079_21?s_name=junos2005&no_ads=box |archive-date=September 19, 2005 }}</ref> performing at [[Marchesa (brand)|Marchesa]]'s first runway show in Toronto, as well as [[Chanel]] event for [[Toronto International Film Festival]]. Her style has been described as "glamorous" meets "sexy elegance" by [[Holt Renfrew]] executives.<ref name="ctv.ca" />
==Other ventures==
Chanté is an avid supporter of Canadian Fashion Designers and labels. ''Flare Magazine'' has named her a "true style chameleon"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://flarestaging.topscms.com/blog/post/31887 |title=Keshia Chanté's Front Row Diaries |publisher=Flarestaging.topscms.com |date=November 17, 2010 |access-date=February 19, 2011}}</ref> In January 2012, Fashion Television labeled Keshia a Fashion Icon<ref name="watch.fashiontelevision.com">[http://watch.fashiontelevision.com/fashion-icons/celebrities/keshia-chant/clip585202#clip585202] {{dead link|date=November 2016|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}}</ref> In 2012, Chanté served as a Judge on Canada's Best Beauty Talent with [[Coco Rocha]] and Editor-in-Chief of [[Flare (magazine)|FLARE Magazine]], Lisa Tant.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://keshiachante.com/canadas-best-beauty-talent-finale/ |title=Canada's Best Beauty Talent – FINALE {{pipe}} Keshia Chanté |access-date=May 3, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160502175133/http://keshiachante.com/canadas-best-beauty-talent-finale/ |archive-date=May 2, 2016 }}</ref>


===Endorsements===
==Personal life==
Chanté resides in both [[West Hollywood, California|West Hollywood]], California<ref>{{Cite web |title=Star quality: Canadian superstar Keshia Chanté joins as a new host of CBC's Battle of the Blades |url=https://ca.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/02020110558008/keshia-chante-new-host-of-cbc-battle-of-the-blades-in-partnership |access-date=2020-11-06 |website=ca.hellomagazine.com |language=en}}</ref> and [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]].
Chante has been endorsed by brands such as Pepsi, Smarties, Bell, Rogers, Stila Cosmetics, MAC Cosmetics, Ecko Red and Sony. In November 2010, Chante became the face of Pepsi and their [[Pepsi Refresh Project]] campaign. Chante is the face of Ontario Tourism and sings the theme song in their commercials.<ref>http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/toronto/archive/2007/10/09/my-toronto-keshia-chante.aspx</ref><ref name="swaymag.ca">[http://swaymag.ca/fall2008/music1.php] {{wayback|url=http://swaymag.ca/fall2008/music1.php |date=20090415180311 }}</ref>


=== Drake ===
Chanté was rapper [[Drake (musician)|Drake's]] first girlfriend<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.capitalxtra.com/artists/drake/news/who-is-kiki-in-my-feelings-lyrics/|title=Who Is 'KeKe' In Drake's Song 'In My Feelings?'|website=Capital XTRA|date=March 29, 2017 |access-date=April 25, 2019}}</ref><ref name="Branco">{{Cite web |last=Branco |first=Steven |date=2022-07-29 |title="The best night of my life," Drake makes history at History uniting Canadian musical legends all on one stage |url=https://viewthevibe.com/the-best-night-of-my-life-drake-makes-history-at-history-uniting-canadian-musical-legends-all-on-one-stage/ |access-date=2022-07-30 |website=View the VIBE Toronto |language=en-CA}}</ref> and first love <ref name="variety.com">{{Cite web |last1=Bliss |first1=Karen |date=2022-07-30 |title=Drake Gathers GOATs of Canadian Hip-Hop, Duets With Nelly Furtado in Historic OVO Concert |url=https://variety.com/2022/music/news/drake-all-canadian-north-stars-concert-1235329995/ |access-date=2022-07-31 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> often cited as his "muse". They dated in Toronto during their teen years, have collaborated musically and have continued to date off and on. Drake has written multiple songs about Chanté, most famously "[[In My Feelings (song)|In My Feelings]]" where he confirmed her as '''"KIKI"''' <ref name="Branco"/><ref name="variety.com"/> and including songs like [[Wu-Tang Forever (Drake song)|Wu-Tang Forever]], "U With Me?" off his 2016 album [[Views (album)|Views]], "Madonna" from his 2015 mixtape ''[[If You're Reading This It's Too Late]]"''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.essence.com/celebrity/drake-keke-kiki-keshia-chante-in-my-feelings/|title=Drake Fans Think They've Uncovered Who The Real "Kiki" Is|website=Essence|access-date=February 22, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://metro.co.uk/2018/08/02/kiki-drakes-feelings-song-7789495/|title=Who is Kiki in Drake's In My Feelings song?|website=Metro|date=August 2, 2018 |access-date=February 22, 2020}}</ref> and "[[Wait for U]]". Many speculated on the identity of Kiki, however Drake's artist, [[Preme]] confirmed it on [[Instagram]]. Drake discussed their relationship while featured on Chanté's song titled "Fallen", rapping "Keshia, Keshia, do you remember the old us?/You just hold it down for your boy until the plaques arrive that's why I love you". Drake also speaks of Chanté in the second verse of his song "Deceiving" referencing Chanté's mother, Tessa "What up Tessa, I love you like my own mama/And your daughter's getting grown, mama/And me, I'm just here working, waiting/patient for her to be ready to love and leave alone drama."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.muchmusic.com/drake-talks-young-love-with-keshia-chante/|title=Drake Talks Young Love with Keshia Chanté|date=May 20, 2009|access-date=September 29, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131002184735/http://blog.muchmusic.com/drake-talks-young-love-with-keshia-chante/|archive-date=October 2, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2011/11/drakes-10-hottest-hook-ups|title=Drake's 10 Hottest Hook-Ups|last1=Baker|first1=Ernest|last2=Osei|first2=Anthony|website=[[Complex Networks]] |date=November 18, 2011|access-date=September 29, 2013}}</ref>

In 2009, [[Drake (musician)|Drake]] was asked by [[MuchMusic]]'s VJ, Sarah Taylor, on his past relationship with Chanté to which Drake stated he is "proud to call [Chanté] an ex-girlfriend".

On October 1, 2013, Drake told Chanté on an episode of ''106 & Park'', "You were one of my first crushes, and a lot of people might not know this, but I actually rapped about you before." He later was a part of a commercial announcing Chanté as the new official TV Host of ''106 & Park''.<ref name="amp.www.complex.com">{{Cite web |url=https://amp.www.complex.com/music/2018/07/drake-keshia-keke-chante-is-getting-a-lot-of-messages-over-in-my-feelings |title=Archived copy |access-date=July 12, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180712205409/https://amp.www.complex.com/music/2018/07/drake-keshia-keke-chante-is-getting-a-lot-of-messages-over-in-my-feelings |archive-date=July 12, 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

On July 26, 2022 Drake announced a live concert with Chanté as a performer for [[OVO Sound|OVO]] World Weekend Festival in Toronto called "All Canadian North Stars", highlighting Chanté as one of the artists who "paved the way for all of us" <ref>{{Cite web |last=Grant |first=Shawn |date=2022-07-27 |title=Drake Announces Kardinal Offishall, Glenn Lewis and More for 'All Canadian Northstars' Show |url=https://thesource.com/2022/07/27/drake-announces-kardinal-offishall-glenn-lewis-and-more-for-all-canadian-northstars-show/ |access-date=2022-07-30 |website=The Source |language=en-US}}</ref>

On July 28, 2022 at [[OVO Fest]] in Toronto, Drake introduced Chanté to the world, saying "This next person coming to the stage, I used to get into my mom's car. I used to drive all the way to the west for this donna right here, you feel me? So, I have to personally introduce her. This is my first girlfriend I ever had in my life coming to the stage. A real legend. Somebody I love with all my heart. Make some noise for Keshia Chanté" <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/ovo-fest-canadian-hip-hop-1.6532452 |title=Archived copy |access-date=July 30, 2022 |archive-date=July 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220730080408/https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/ovo-fest-canadian-hip-hop-1.6532452 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=The Best Moments From Drake's All Canadian North Stars Show |url=https://www.complex.com/music/drake-all-canadian-north-stars-best-moments/ |access-date=2022-07-31 |website=Complex |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Narcity Drake's First Girlfriend |date=August 2, 2022 |url=https://www.narcity.com/toronto/drakes-first-gf-keshia-chante-performed-at-ovo-fest-it-was-an-iconic-reunion-video}}</ref> Chanté called it the "most heartfelt & meaningful introduction".

=== Ray Emery ===
In June 2010, Chanté began dating [[NHL]] netminder [[Ray Emery]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://keshiachante.wordpress.com/2010/09/30/happy-birthday-ray/ |title=Happy Birthday Ray! – KeshiaChante.com: Official Website + Blog |publisher=Keshiachante.wordpress.com |date=September 30, 2010 |access-date=February 24, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101123105203/http://keshiachante.wordpress.com/2010/09/30/happy-birthday-ray/ |archive-date=November 23, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> announcing their relationship when Emery starred as the love interest in Chanté's Test Drive music video. Their relationship was featured in the series ''[[Hockey Wives]]''. On June 16, 2016, Emery proposed to Chanté on her birthday with friends in [[Nassau, Bahamas|Nassau]], Bahamas. Emery and Chanté were set to wed June 2017, however, simultaneously with the release of her cover on ''Today's Bride'', Chanté announced via her Instagram that she called off the wedding.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://todaysbride.ca/|title=Today's Bride|website=Todaysbride.ca|access-date=May 23, 2023}}</ref> On September 18, 2017, TMZ reported Emery was arrested for uttering threats and assault with a weapon towards Chanté, after she went to the police seeking a restraining order. Chanté required Emery to attend anger management in exchange for charges being absolved, in which Emery agreed and successfully completed.<ref name="instagram">{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Bloxw6WjhBI/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/Bloxw6WjhBI |archive-date=2021-12-24 |url-access=limited|title=Keshia Chante Instagram statement}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On July 16, 2018, two days after his accidental drowning, Chanté penned an emotional tribute<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ebony.com/love-relationships/keshia-chante-posts-heartfelt-goodbye-fiance-ray-emery|title=Keshia Chante posts heartfelt goodbye to former fiance Ray Emery|date=July 16, 2018 }}</ref> to Emery stating that she was "heartbroken" and that he was "a Superhero" who was "loving, affectionate, intelligent, hilarious, giving".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BlTRUuAAbn9/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BlTRUuAAbn9 |archive-date=2021-12-24 |url-access=limited|title=Instagram|last=Chante|first=Keshia|date=July 16, 2018|access-date=September 8, 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref> She also stated that they "may have had differences" but they "forgave each other and continued to love each other right to the very end".<ref name="instagram" />

==Other ventures==
===Philanthropy===
===Philanthropy===
Chante worked with [[Alicia Keys]] to throw a fundraising concert for the [[Stephen Lewis|Stephen Lewis Foundation]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aegis.com/news/ads/2004/AD042448.html |title=CANADA: Alicia Keys, Stephen Lewis Push for AIDS Awareness |publisher=Aegis.com |date=2004-12-01 |accessdate=2010-07-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/plocal/CTVNews/20041129/alicia_keys_aids_041129/20041129/?hub=TorontoHome |title=CTV Toronto – Alicia Keys lends voice to AIDS fight – CTV News, Shows and Sports – Canadian Television |publisher=Toronto.ctv.ca |date=|accessdate=2010-07-18}}</ref> She has visited Dominican Republic to work with World Vision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldvision.ca/About-Us/Our-Celebrities/Pages/More-Celebrities-That-Support-World-Vision.aspx |title=More Celebrities That Support World Vision |publisher=Worldvision.ca |date= |accessdate=2010-07-18}}</ref> and Kenya, Africa with CANFAR, serving as their Youth Ambassador for two years. In 2014, Chante starred in NBC's PSA for [[Mariska Hargitay]]'s Joyful Heart foundation alongside Eli Manning, Hilary Swank and more.
Chanté served as [[youth ambassador]] for CANFAR ([[Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research]]) traveling to Kenya, Africa to build schools and visited schools across Canada to raise awareness. She has visited Dominican Republic to work with [[World Vision International|World Vision]]<ref>{{cite web |title=More Celebrities That Support World Vision |url=http://www.worldvision.ca/About-Us/Our-Celebrities/Pages/More-Celebrities-That-Support-World-Vision.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110101075802/http://www.worldvision.ca/About-Us/Our-Celebrities/Pages/More-Celebrities-That-Support-World-Vision.aspx |archive-date=January 1, 2011 |access-date=July 18, 2010 |publisher=Worldvision.ca}}</ref> and has worked with [[Alicia Keys]] to throw a fundraising concert for the [[Stephen Lewis|Stephen Lewis Foundation]].<ref>{{cite web |date=December 1, 2004 |title=CANADA: Alicia Keys, Stephen Lewis Push for AIDS Awareness |url=http://www.aegis.com/news/ads/2004/AD042448.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629185545/http://www.aegis.com/news/ads/2004/AD042448.html |archive-date=June 29, 2011 |access-date=July 18, 2010 |publisher=Aegis.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=CTV Toronto – Alicia Keys lends voice to AIDS fight – CTV News, Shows and Sports – Canadian Television |url=http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/plocal/CTVNews/20041129/alicia_keys_aids_041129/20041129/?hub=TorontoHome |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120325001547/http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/plocal/CTVNews/20041129/alicia_keys_aids_041129/20041129/?hub=TorontoHome |archive-date=March 25, 2012 |access-date=July 18, 2010 |publisher=Toronto.ctv.ca}}</ref> In 2014, Chanté starred in [[NBC]]'s PSA for [[Mariska Hargitay]]'s [[Joyful Heart Foundation|Joyful Heart foundation]] alongside [[Eli Manning]], [[Hilary Swank]] and more to raise awareness on domestic violence. Chanté hosted We Day Calgary and Ottawa, as well as spoke in front of 16,000 youth for Vancouver on her passion to raise awareness on mental health issues like depression and anxiety.

===Endorsements===
Chanté has been endorsed by brands such as [[Canon Inc.|CANON]], [[Pepsi]], [[Bacardi]], [[Nestlé]], [[Bell Canada|Bell]], [[Rogers Communications|Rogers]], Stila Cosmetics, [[MAC Cosmetics]], [[Ecko Records|Ecko Red]] and [[Sony]]. In November 2010, Chanté became the face of Pepsi and their [[Pepsi Refresh Project]] campaign. In 2007, Chanté served as the face of Ontario Tourism and sang the theme song in their commercials.<ref>[http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/toronto/archive/2007/10/09/my-toronto-keshia-chante.aspx] {{dead link|date=November 2016|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}}</ref><ref name="swaymag.ca">{{Cite web|url=http://swaymag.ca/fall2008/music1.php|title=Sway Magazine - www.swaymag.ca|date=April 15, 2009|access-date=May 23, 2023|archive-date=April 15, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090415180311/http://swaymag.ca/fall2008/music1.php|url-status=bot: unknown}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
{{main|Keshia Chanté discography}}
{{col-begin}}
{{col-2}}
'''Worldwide Releases'''
*''TBD'' (2016)


'''Studio albums'''
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'''Canadian albums'''
*''[[Keshia Chanté (album)|Keshia Chanté]]'' (2004)
*''[[Keshia Chanté (album)|Keshia Chanté]]'' (2004)
*''[[2U (album)|2U]]'' (2006)
*''[[2U (album)|2U]]'' (2006)
*''[[Night & Day (album)|''Night & Day'']]'' (2011)
*''[[Night & Day (Keshia Chanté album)|''Night & Day'']]'' (2011)
*''Unbound 02'' (2018)
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'''[[extended play|EP]]'''
==Awards and nominations==
*''[[Unbound 01 (ep)|Unbound 01]]'' (2017)


==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 2007
| ''[[Da Kink in My Hair (TV series)|Da Kink in My Hair]]''
| Guest Star
| Episode: “Empty Bag Can't Stand Up”
|-
| 2009
| ''[[Soul (Canadian TV series)|Soul]]''
| Lead Actor, Mahalia Brown
| 6 episodes
|-
| 2011
| ''[[Top Chef Canada]]''
| Judge
| 2 episodes
|-
| 2012
| ''[[Match Game]]'' (Game Show)
| Guest-Star
| 5 episodes
|-
| 2012
| ''Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town'' (TV movie)
| Guest-Star
| Vocalist
|-
| 2012–2013
| data-sort-value="Next Star, The" | ''[[The Next Star]]'' (TV series)
| Judge
| 2 Seasons, 24 episodes
|-
| 2013–2015
|''[[106 & Park]]'' (TV series)
| Host
| 390 episodes
|-
| 2014
| ''BET Awards Pre-Show''
| Host
|
|-
| 2014
|''[[BET Awards]]''
| Presenter
|
|-
|2014
|[[BET Hip Hop Awards]]
|Presenter
|
|-
| 2014
| ''[[Bethenny (talk show)|Bethenny]]'' (talk show)
| Herself
| 3 episodes
|-
|2014
|''106 & Park: New Year's Eve''
|Host
|
|-
|2014
|''BET: Notarized'' (TV special)
|Host
|Best 100 Videos of 2014
|-
| 2015
| ''[[Hockey Wives]]''
| Herself
| 5 episodes
|-
| 2015
| ''BET Awards Pre-Show''
| Host
|
|-
|2015
|''106 & Party: New Year's Eve'' (TV special)
|Host
|
|-
|2015
|''BET: Notarized'' (TV special)
|Host
|Best 100 Videos of 2015
|-
|2016
|''106 & Party: New Year's Eve'' (TV special)
|Host
|
|-
|2016
|''[[Chopped Canada]]''
|Guest-Star
|1 Episode
|-
| 2018–present
|''[[ET Canada]]'' (TV series)
| Host (Hollywood)
|300+ Episodes
|-
|2019
|data-sort-value="World's Best, The" | ''[[The World's Best]]''
|International Music Judge
|10 episodes, season 1
|-
|2020–present
|''[[Big Brother 22 (American season)|Big Brother]] Aftershow'' "BB Rewind"
|Host
|14 episodes
|-
|2021-2022
|Peak of the Week on Paramount Plus
|Host
|2 Seasons, 20 episodes
|-
|2020–2021
|''[[Jann (TV series)|Jann]]'' (TV series)
|Recurring Guest Star
|
|-
|2020
|''[[Private Eyes (TV series)|Private Eyes]]'' (TV series)
|Recurring Guest Star
|
|}

==Awards and nominations==
2003
2003
*Canadian Urban Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single for "Shook (The Answer)" – Won
*Canadian Urban Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single for "Shook (The Answer)" – Won
*Canadian Radio Music Award for "Best New Solo Artist" (Dance Urban Rhythmic) – Nominated<ref name="cmw.net">[http://www.cmw.net/cmw2004/presscrma.htm ] {{wayback|url=http://www.cmw.net/cmw2004/presscrma.htm |date=20090110061256 }}</ref>
*Canadian Radio Music Award for "Best New Solo Artist" (Dance Urban Rhythmic) – Won<ref name="cmw.net">{{Cite web|url=http://www.cmw.net/cmw2004/presscrma.htm|title=Canadian Music Week 2004|date=January 10, 2009|access-date=May 23, 2023|archive-date=January 10, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090110061256/http://www.cmw.net/cmw2004/presscrma.htm|url-status=bot: unknown}}</ref>
*Canadian Radio Music Award for "Best New Solo Artist" (CHR) – Won<ref name="cmw.net"/>
*Canadian Radio Music Award for "Best New Solo Artist" (CHR) – Won<ref name="cmw.net"/>-


2004
2004
*Canadian Urban Music Award for Best New Artist – Won
*Canadian Urban Music Award for Best New Artist – Won
*Canadian Urban Music Award for Video Of The Year for "Bad Boy" – Won
*Canadian Urban Music Award for Video of the Year for "Bad Boy" – Won
*Canadian Urban Music Award for Fans Choice – Won
*Canadian Urban Music Award for Fans Choice – Won
*Rising Star Award for Rising Star of the Year – Won
*Rising Star Award for Rising Star of the Year – Won
*MuchMusic Video Award for "Best R&B Video" for "Does He Love Me?" – Nominated
*MuchMusic Video Award for "Best R&B Video" for "Does He Love Me?" – Won


2005
2005
*Juno Award for "R&B/Soul Recording Of The Year" – Won<ref name="junoawards.ca">[http://www.junoawards.ca/PDF/20070228b.pdf ]{{dead link|date=July 2010}}</ref>
*Juno Award for "R&B/Soul Recording of the Year" – Won<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://junoawards.ca/nomination/2005-rbsoul-recording-of-the-year-keshia-chante/|title=2005 {{!}} R&B/Soul Recording of the Year {{!}} Keshia Chanté|website=The JUNO Awards|access-date=April 25, 2019}}</ref>
*Juno Award for "New Artist of the Year" – Nominee<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://junoawards.ca/nominees/|title=See the Full List of 2019 JUNO Awards Nominees|website=The JUNO Awards|access-date=April 25, 2019}}</ref>
*Canadian Urban Music Award for "Video Of The Year" for "Does He Love Me?" – Won
*MuchMusic Video Award for "People's Choice: Favorite Canadian Artist" – Nominated
*Canadian Urban Music Award for "Video of the Year" for "Does He Love Me?" – Won
*MuchMusic Video Award for "Best Pop Video" for "Does He Love Me?" – Nominated
*MuchMusic Video Award for "People's Choice: Favorite Canadian Artist" – Won
*Juno Award for "New Artist of the Year" – Nominated
*MuchMusic Video Award for "Best Pop Video" for "Does He Love Me?" – Won


2007
2007
*Juno Award for "R&B/SOUL Recording Of The Year" for "Been Gone" – Nominated
*Juno Award for "R&B/SOUL Recording Of The Year" for "Been Gone" – Nominee<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://junoawards.ca/nomination/2007-rbsoul-recording-of-the-year-keshia-chante/|title=2007 {{!}} R&B/Soul Recording of the Year {{!}} Keshia Chanté|website=The JUNO Awards|access-date=April 25, 2019}}</ref>


2008
2008
*Juno Award for "R&B/SOUL Recording of the Year" for "2U" – Nominee<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://junoawards.ca/nomination/2008-rbsoul-recording-of-the-year-keshia-chante/|title=2008 {{!}} R&B/Soul Recording of the Year {{!}} Keshia Chanté|website=The JUNO Awards|access-date=April 25, 2019}}</ref>
*Juno Award for "R&B/SOUL Recording Of The Year" for "2U" – Nominated


2011
2011
*Juno Award for "Dance Recording Of The Year" for "Table Dancer" – Nominated
*Juno Award for "Dance Recording of the Year" for "Table Dancer" – Nominee<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://junoawards.ca/nomination/2011-dance-recording-of-the-year-keshia-chante/|title=2011 {{!}} Dance Recording of the Year {{!}} Keshia Chanté|website=The JUNO Awards|access-date=April 25, 2019}}</ref>
*Juno Award for "R&B/SOUL Recording Of The Year" for "Test Drive" – Nominated
*Juno Award for "R&B/SOUL Recording of the Year" for "Test Drive" – Nominee<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://junoawards.ca/nomination/2011-rbsoul-recording-of-the-year-keshia-chante/|title=2011 {{!}} R&B/Soul Recording of the Year {{!}} Keshia Chanté|website=The JUNO Awards|access-date=April 25, 2019}}</ref>
2018

* Juno Award for "R&B/SOUL Recording of the Year" for "Unbound 01" (EP) – Nominee<ref name="auto"/>
2022

* Canadian Screen Award for Best TV Show Host for "ET Canada LIVE" - Winner<ref>{{Cite web |title=ET CANADA WINS THE 2022 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARD FOR BEST ENTERTAINMENT NEWS PROGRAM OR SERIES |url=https://www.corusent.com/news/et-canada-wins-the-2022-canadian-screen-award-for-best-entertainment-news-program-or-series/ |access-date=2023-11-27 |website=Corus Entertainment |language=en}}</ref>
2023

* Canadian Screen Award for Best TV Show Host for "ET Canada" - Winner<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-22 |title=Cheryl Hickey, Roz Weston, Sangita Patel, Carlos Bustamante, Keshia Chante, Morgan Hoffman |url=https://www.academy.ca/2023/cheryl-hickey-3/ |access-date=2024-03-07 |website=Academy.ca |language=en-US}}</ref>

2024


* Canadian Screen Award for Best TV Show Host for "The Legacy Awards" - Nominee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-06 |title=Keshia Chanté |url=https://www.academy.ca/2024/keshia-chante/ |access-date=2024-03-07 |website=Academy.ca |language=en-US}}</ref>
==See also==
* Canadian Screen Award for Best TV Show Host for "Entertainment Tonight Canada" - Nominee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-06 |title=Cheryl Hickey, Sangita Patel, Carlos Bustamante, Morgan Hoffman, Keshia Chanté, Brittnee Blair, Jed Tavernier |url=https://www.academy.ca/2024/cheryl-hickey-5/ |access-date=2024-03-07 |website=Academy.ca |language=en-US}}</ref>
* List of Keshia Chanté songs


==References==
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Keshia Chanté
Chanté in 2016
Chanté in 2016
Background information
Birth nameKeshia Chanté Harper
Born (1988-06-16) June 16, 1988 (age 36)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada[1]
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • actress
  • television personality
Years active2002–present
Labels
Websitekeshiachante.com Edit this at Wikidata

Keshia Chanté Harper (born June 16, 1988) is a Canadian singer, television host, actress, songwriter, businesswoman and philanthropist.

As a teenager, Chanté gained recognition with the release of her singles "Unpredictable," "Bad Boy," "Does He Love Me," "Been Gone," "2U," and "Fallen," featuring Drake. She has since released four albums. In 2013, she rose to international prominence as co-host of BET's 106 & Park with Bow Wow, launching her career as a TV Host and Television Personality. Chanté is also known as Drake's first girlfriend and musical muse whom he refers to as "KIKI" in his song In My Feelings.

Chanté made history as the youngest Juno Award winner, is a seven-time nominee, and has won five Canadian Urban Music Awards and two Canadian Radio Music Awards. Chanté was given a star on the Brampton Arts Walk of Fame for her achievements in Canadian Music and Film.[2] Chanté has had many #1 singles on radio in both Canada and Japan, as well as eight Top 10 singles on the radio music charts.[3] She has earned multiple SOCAN No. 1 Awards for her songwriting efforts. Her single "Table Dancer" hit #1 on the Billboard Japan Digital Chart and #9 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.[4]

Chanté is a 2-time Canadian Screen Award winner and 4 time nominee[5] for Best TV Host.[6] She has conducted interviews with many high-profile celebrities, including former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama.

Chanté has served as an international music judge on The World's Best, and hosted Entertainment Tonight Canada and ETC Live in California. Chanté is currently an International Voter for the Golden Globe Awards.[7]

Chanté has hosted, judged and appeared on numerous shows including the BET Awards, Paramount+ Peak of the Week, The Official Big Brother's after show (CBS), Battle of the Blades,[8] The Next Star, Top Chef Canada, Chopped Canada and Match Game[9]

Chanté has donated and raised millions of dollars with multiple organizations and causes, including WE Charity, Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research, Joyful Heart Foundation and World Vision International. Chanté also hosted We Day and is a motivational speaker advocating for Mental Health awareness.[10]

As an actress, Chanté had a recurring guest star on TV series' Blood & Treasure, Jann and Private Eyes.

In 2022, Chanté launched the luxury hair care brand called KHAIR.[11]

Early life

[edit]

Keshia Chanté Harper was born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario and spent summers with her grandparents in Hinesville, Georgia. Her father is Afro-Trinidadian and her mother is Puerto Rican and Portuguese[12] Chanté is an only child. She was 6 years old when she first performed, receiving a standing ovation for her rendition of Dear Mama by Tupac Shakur.[13] Through talent shows, she got the attention of a local DJ who, in 2002, sent a video of her performance to SonyMusic Canada. After performing for music executives, she was signed to the label to release her music exclusively in Canada. She went to middle school at St. Peter Catholic High School before moving to Toronto, Ontario at the age of 12. Chanté was valedictorian and graduated with honors.

Career

[edit]

2003–2012: Singer and actor

[edit]
Keshia Chanté (2010)

In 2002, at the age of 13, SonyMusic Canada signed Chanté to a long term record contract to release her music in Canada. In early 2003, she released "Shook (The Answer)", a response track to Shawn Desman's song Shook,[14] which won an Urban Music Award for "Best Pop/R&B Single". The follow-up, "Unpredictable" went No. 3 on radio charts,[15] and her first video hit number one on YTV and the top ten on MuchMusic. In November 2003, the CD single of "Unpredictable" was certified gold and later went on to win Chanté the Canadian Radio Music Award for "Best New Solo Artist".

In early February 2004, Chanté's third single, "Bad Boy", was released. It was also successful, breaking the Top 10 on radio and sitting at No. 3 on MuchMusic for 4 weeks before later earning the No. 1 position on the chart. The video was directed by Director X.[16] Later, in June 2004, Chanté's fourth single "Does He Love Me?" ft. Foxy Brown reached top 5 at radio. The video was also directed by Director X and became No. 1 on MuchMusic for 3 weeks. The video also garnered her an Urban Music Video Award for "Video of the Year". On June 22, 2004, Chanté released her self-titled debut album. On December 3, 2004 it was certified gold. In October 2004, at the Canadian Urban Music Awards Chanté swept all three of her nominations, winning awards for "Best New Artist", "Video of the Year" (for Bad Boy), "Fans' Choice Award" and by surprise taking home the "Rising Star of the Year" award.[17] This brought the attention of the President of BET, Stephen Hill, who became Chanté's mentor and putting the video for "Bad Boy" into heavy rotation. In that same month, she sang the national anthem at the Canadian Football League's Grey Cup championship game.[18] She was also selected to represent Canada at Expo 2005 held in Japan.

In July 2005, 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. In October 2005, Chanté received four nominations at the Urban Music Awards.[19] In 2006, Chanté toured with Teen People Magazine and Seventeen Magazine across select cities in the U.S. In July 2006, Chanté released her new single "Been Gone" with a video shot by Director X (marking her third collaboration with him). Her second single, "2U" was released in early November. Also in 2006, Chanté made a featured cameo appearance in Bow Wow and Chris Brown's music video "Shortie Like Mine". Her second album, which Chanté executive produced,[20] was released on December 5, 2006 in Canada and Japan through SonyMusic Canada. MTV's "The Diary of Keshia Chanté" aired in Canada December 6, 2006, showing footage following Chanté as she travelled to Miami and LA working on her album.[21]

In 2007, during her last year of high school, Chanté took a departure from music to study to learn more about the music business and be mentored by respected entertainment lawyers in LA and Toronto. She later made the decision to move to Atlanta and West Hollywood, where she worked closely the camps of Ne-Yo, Missy Elliott and OutKast. She starred as the lead actress in the TV series "Soul".[22][23]

In 2010, Chanté released her third album "Night & Day" in Canada through Universal Music Canada. Chanté released "Table Dancer" and "Test Drive" which were both nominated for Juno Awards; R&B Recording of the Year for "Test Drive" and Dance Recording of the Year for "Table Dancer".[24] Both songs entered Top 10 at radio. On February 14, 2011, Chanté released the Taio Cruz penned song "Set U Free". On December 31, 2011, Chanté performed on ET Canada's New Year's Eve Bash in Niagara Falls, which later set a record becoming Canada's No. 1 Year End Countdown Show with 4.8 million viewers.[25] In April 2012, Chanté was announced as the new music judge for a music competition show on YTV called The Next Star. On the week of November 28, 2012, Chanté's first single release "Table Dancer" went No. 1 on the Billboard Charts in Japan and No. 6[26] on Hot 100, No. 3[27] on Digital & Airplay & No. 11 on regular chart.[27] Chanté guest starred & judged on TV shows Top Chef Canada and Canada's Best Beauty Talent with supermodel Coco Rocha and Flare magazine's Editor-in-Chief, Lisa Tant[28]

2013–2015: TV personality BET's 106 and Park

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On June 14, 2012, Chanté made her US television debut on BET's 106 & Park as a co-host on two separate occasions co-hosting with Terrence J.[29] On June 30, 2013, Chanté attended the 2013 BET Awards as a correspondent for the event and began co-hosting select episodes of 106 & Park. On September 26, 2013, BET President Stephen Hill announced on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show that Chanté will be a new co host for 106 & Park alongside rapper Bow Wow starting on October 1.

On December 18, 2013, Chanté was invited by United States President Barack Obama & the first lady Michelle Obama to their White House holiday party in DC. In December 2014, received a star on the Brampton Arts Walk of Fame.[2] In January 2015, after two years hosting 106 & Park, the show announced it was going digital. In June 2014, 2015 and 2016, Chanté hosted the BET Awards 106 & Park Pre-Show in LA.

2016–present: California

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On November 11, 2016, BET premiered Chanté's song "The Valley" off her upcoming album.[30] 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 Chanté's track listing for Unbound 01 and premiered "Bryson Tiller" exclusively with Apple Music on the Beats 1 radio show.[31] On March 23, Noisey premiered "RedLight", citing the track as "the sonic equivalent of a cool, still night: beautiful but there is something eerie in its midst, hidden in the dark"[32] and AUX TV premiered "Harmless" citing that Chanté is "re-igniting her signature R&B sound" and that "Chanté's soaring vocals lend the track a distinctly modern edge".[33] On March 24, 2017 Chanté released Unbound 01, an EP and in February 2018 it was nominated for a Juno Award for Best R&B Recording.[34] Unbound 02 was released March 23, 2018.

In 2017, Chanté moved to West Hollywood, California and began acting school.

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

In November 2018, Chanté hosted We Day in Washington, Baltimore, Edmonton, Calgary and Ottawa for WE Charity. Chanté gave a motivational speech in front of 17,000 youths at WE Day in Vancouver advocating for mental health and sharing her personal experience with depression and anxiety. She also interviewed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.[10] In January 2019, Chanté served as an international judge on The World's Best as an expert in the field of music. On July 22, 2019, it was announced that Chanté would return to acting by joining the cast of Private Eyes.[35] On October 1, 2019, it was announced that Chanté would guest star in JANN.[36] On August 7, 2020, Big Brother announced Chanté as host of their Official Big Brother (American TV series) Aftershow, BB Rewind[37] On October 1, 2020, DeSean Jackson released a single titled "Girlfriend" featuring Chanté. On October 16, it was announced that Keshia would host Battle of the Blades with Ron MacLean.

In February 2023, Chanté announced she founded a hair care brand called KHAIR.[11] In April 2023, Chanté became an International Voter for the Golden Globe Awards[7]

Artistry

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Musical style

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Tara Henley of The Georgia Straight noted that Chanté had "an arresting voice, magnetic charisma, and driving ambition".[38] Denise Sheppard from Amazon.ca also noted, "[Chanté is] a teen-targeted pop phenom" whose "music has the one-two punch of melodic hooks and the voice to back them up; a combination that can and will appeal to dance/pop music fans of any age.[39]

Influences

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Chanté cited Beyoncé, Aaliyah and Brandy as her childhood influences, as well as Tupac Shakur, with whom she shares the same birthday.[40]

Public image

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Chanté has been cited for having an eerily striking resemblance to late singer Aaliyah, often cited as her doppelganger. Both noted by Missy Elliott and Timbaland who mentioned the resemblance on 106 & Park. Chanté was set to play Aaliyah in the biopic film but Chanté declined after speaking with Aaliyah's mother who was against the film being made.[41]

In Canada, Chanté is considered a Fashionista by fashion's high rankings,[42] performing at Marchesa's first runway show in Toronto, as well as Chanel event for Toronto International Film Festival. Her style has been described as "glamorous" meets "sexy elegance" by Holt Renfrew executives.[42] Chanté is an avid supporter of Canadian Fashion Designers and labels. Flare Magazine has named her a "true style chameleon"[43] In January 2012, Fashion Television labeled Keshia a Fashion Icon[44] In 2012, Chanté served as a Judge on Canada's Best Beauty Talent with Coco Rocha and Editor-in-Chief of FLARE Magazine, Lisa Tant.[45]

Personal life

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Chanté resides in both West Hollywood, California[46] and Toronto, Ontario.

Drake

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Chanté was rapper Drake's first girlfriend[47][48] and first love [49] often cited as his "muse". They dated in Toronto during their teen years, have collaborated musically and have continued to date off and on. Drake has written multiple songs about Chanté, most famously "In My Feelings" where he confirmed her as "KIKI" [48][49] and including songs like Wu-Tang Forever, "U With Me?" off his 2016 album Views, "Madonna" from his 2015 mixtape If You're Reading This It's Too Late"[50][51] and "Wait for U". Many speculated on the identity of Kiki, however Drake's artist, Preme confirmed it on Instagram. Drake discussed their relationship while featured on Chanté's song titled "Fallen", rapping "Keshia, Keshia, do you remember the old us?/You just hold it down for your boy until the plaques arrive that's why I love you". Drake also speaks of Chanté in the second verse of his song "Deceiving" referencing Chanté's mother, Tessa "What up Tessa, I love you like my own mama/And your daughter's getting grown, mama/And me, I'm just here working, waiting/patient for her to be ready to love and leave alone drama."[52][53]

In 2009, Drake was asked by MuchMusic's VJ, Sarah Taylor, on his past relationship with Chanté to which Drake stated he is "proud to call [Chanté] an ex-girlfriend".

On October 1, 2013, Drake told Chanté on an episode of 106 & Park, "You were one of my first crushes, and a lot of people might not know this, but I actually rapped about you before." He later was a part of a commercial announcing Chanté as the new official TV Host of 106 & Park.[54]

On July 26, 2022 Drake announced a live concert with Chanté as a performer for OVO World Weekend Festival in Toronto called "All Canadian North Stars", highlighting Chanté as one of the artists who "paved the way for all of us" [55]

On July 28, 2022 at OVO Fest in Toronto, Drake introduced Chanté to the world, saying "This next person coming to the stage, I used to get into my mom's car. I used to drive all the way to the west for this donna right here, you feel me? So, I have to personally introduce her. This is my first girlfriend I ever had in my life coming to the stage. A real legend. Somebody I love with all my heart. Make some noise for Keshia Chanté" [56][57][58] Chanté called it the "most heartfelt & meaningful introduction".

Ray Emery

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In June 2010, Chanté began dating NHL netminder Ray Emery,[59] announcing their relationship when Emery starred as the love interest in Chanté's Test Drive music video. Their relationship was featured in the series Hockey Wives. On June 16, 2016, Emery proposed to Chanté on her birthday with friends in Nassau, Bahamas. Emery and Chanté were set to wed June 2017, however, simultaneously with the release of her cover on Today's Bride, Chanté announced via her Instagram that she called off the wedding.[60] On September 18, 2017, TMZ reported Emery was arrested for uttering threats and assault with a weapon towards Chanté, after she went to the police seeking a restraining order. Chanté required Emery to attend anger management in exchange for charges being absolved, in which Emery agreed and successfully completed.[61] On July 16, 2018, two days after his accidental drowning, Chanté penned an emotional tribute[62] to Emery stating that she was "heartbroken" and that he was "a Superhero" who was "loving, affectionate, intelligent, hilarious, giving".[63] She also stated that they "may have had differences" but they "forgave each other and continued to love each other right to the very end".[61]

Other ventures

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Philanthropy

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Chanté served as youth ambassador for CANFAR (Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research) traveling to Kenya, Africa to build schools and visited schools across Canada to raise awareness. She has visited Dominican Republic to work with World Vision[64] and has worked with Alicia Keys to throw a fundraising concert for the Stephen Lewis Foundation.[65][66] In 2014, Chanté starred in NBC's PSA for Mariska Hargitay's Joyful Heart foundation alongside Eli Manning, Hilary Swank and more to raise awareness on domestic violence. Chanté hosted We Day Calgary and Ottawa, as well as spoke in front of 16,000 youth for Vancouver on her passion to raise awareness on mental health issues like depression and anxiety.

Endorsements

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Chanté has been endorsed by brands such as CANON, Pepsi, Bacardi, Nestlé, Bell, Rogers, Stila Cosmetics, MAC Cosmetics, Ecko Red and Sony. In November 2010, Chanté became the face of Pepsi and their Pepsi Refresh Project campaign. In 2007, Chanté served as the face of Ontario Tourism and sang the theme song in their commercials.[67][68]

Discography

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Main article: Keshia Chanté discography

Studio albums

EP

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
2007 Da Kink in My Hair Guest Star Episode: “Empty Bag Can't Stand Up”
2009 Soul Lead Actor, Mahalia Brown 6 episodes
2011 Top Chef Canada Judge 2 episodes
2012 Match Game (Game Show) Guest-Star 5 episodes
2012 Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town (TV movie) Guest-Star Vocalist
2012–2013 The Next Star (TV series) Judge 2 Seasons, 24 episodes
2013–2015 106 & Park (TV series) Host 390 episodes
2014 BET Awards Pre-Show Host
2014 BET Awards Presenter
2014 BET Hip Hop Awards Presenter
2014 Bethenny (talk show) Herself 3 episodes
2014 106 & Park: New Year's Eve Host
2014 BET: Notarized (TV special) Host Best 100 Videos of 2014
2015 Hockey Wives Herself 5 episodes
2015 BET Awards Pre-Show Host
2015 106 & Party: New Year's Eve (TV special) Host
2015 BET: Notarized (TV special) Host Best 100 Videos of 2015
2016 106 & Party: New Year's Eve (TV special) Host
2016 Chopped Canada Guest-Star 1 Episode
2018–present ET Canada (TV series) Host (Hollywood) 300+ Episodes
2019 The World's Best International Music Judge 10 episodes, season 1
2020–present Big Brother Aftershow "BB Rewind" Host 14 episodes
2021-2022 Peak of the Week on Paramount Plus Host 2 Seasons, 20 episodes
2020–2021 Jann (TV series) Recurring Guest Star
2020 Private Eyes (TV series) Recurring Guest Star

Awards and nominations

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2003

  • Canadian Urban Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single for "Shook (The Answer)" – Won
  • Canadian Radio Music Award for "Best New Solo Artist" (Dance Urban Rhythmic) – Won[69]
  • Canadian Radio Music Award for "Best New Solo Artist" (CHR) – Won[69]-

2004

  • Canadian Urban Music Award for Best New Artist – Won
  • Canadian Urban Music Award for Video of the Year for "Bad Boy" – Won
  • Canadian Urban Music Award for Fans Choice – Won
  • Rising Star Award for Rising Star of the Year – Won
  • MuchMusic Video Award for "Best R&B Video" for "Does He Love Me?" – Won

2005

  • Juno Award for "R&B/Soul Recording of the Year" – Won[70]
  • Juno Award for "New Artist of the Year" – Nominee[71]
  • Canadian Urban Music Award for "Video of the Year" for "Does He Love Me?" – Won
  • MuchMusic Video Award for "People's Choice: Favorite Canadian Artist" – Won
  • MuchMusic Video Award for "Best Pop Video" for "Does He Love Me?" – Won

2007

  • Juno Award for "R&B/SOUL Recording Of The Year" for "Been Gone" – Nominee[72]

2008

  • Juno Award for "R&B/SOUL Recording of the Year" for "2U" – Nominee[73]

2011

  • Juno Award for "Dance Recording of the Year" for "Table Dancer" – Nominee[74]
  • Juno Award for "R&B/SOUL Recording of the Year" for "Test Drive" – Nominee[75]

2018

  • Juno Award for "R&B/SOUL Recording of the Year" for "Unbound 01" (EP) – Nominee[34]

2022

  • Canadian Screen Award for Best TV Show Host for "ET Canada LIVE" - Winner[76]

2023

  • Canadian Screen Award for Best TV Show Host for "ET Canada" - Winner[77]

2024

  • Canadian Screen Award for Best TV Show Host for "The Legacy Awards" - Nominee[78]
  • Canadian Screen Award for Best TV Show Host for "Entertainment Tonight Canada" - Nominee[79]

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