T'Keyah Hayes
Expertise
Entertainment, Music, TV, Film
- T'Keyah Hayes is a news writer for Nicki Swift.
- She has written HOT 97, Cliché Magazine, and ONSITE! TV.
- T'Keyah is the founder of Lock In With Keyz, an urban media blog.
Experience
T'Keyah Hayes is a writer with years of experience covering pop culture, music, and entertainment. As a Brooklyn, New York native, T'Keyah has developed a love for all things culture. She began her professional career as an on-air personality for Howard University's WHBC 96.3 HD3, where she interviewed late rapper Pop Smoke. Shortly after, she became a writer for Nicki Swift in September 2020 and has since spilled the tea on the general public's faves.
Education
T'Keyah Hayes graduated from Howard University in Washington D.C., earning a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Media, Journalism, and Film.
Nicki Swift covers celebrity and entertainment news by way of an expert group of editorial professionals. We drive the conversation on everything from trending Hollywood news to star transformations, always striving to deliver the most compelling commentary, bolstered by quality expert opinions.
As we cover a wide breadth of pop culture, we're constantly reviewing, fact-checking, and updating stories to ensure they're accurate and current. Additional information on our editorial process available here.
Stories By T'Keyah Hayes
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Chrissy Teigen is feeling the negative effects of cancel culture on her career. In a lengthy rant on Instagram, she has a whole lot to say about how she feels.
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As an 18-year veteran in the NBA, LeBron James' career is nearing its tail end. He is already planning his retirement, and it's more surprising than you think.
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Chris Brown is no stranger to legal issues. Unfortunately, the singer is facing yet another lawsuit over one of his 2017 hits. Read on to find out why.
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Robyn and Juan Dixon are giving each other a second chance at love, but the two have yet to tie the knot as of yet. Here's why.
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Pop Smoke's second posthumous album has been confirmed by his manager, Steven Victor. Here's everything we know about the late rapper's forthcoming release.
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Robyn Dixon and Gizelle Bryant aren't too happy about Candiace Dillard's light skinned privilege comments toward Ashley Darby. Here's what they had to say.
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Kandi Burruss' is the mastermind behind many '90s R&B hits, including "Bills, Bills, Bills" by Destiny's Child. Here's the real meaning behind the track.
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It's no secret that A$AP Rocky has an eye for fashion, which makes sense why he landed this major gig with this fashion retailer. Find out all the details here.
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Rapper Gunna was hospitalized in early July for a sudden condition. The rapper has now revealed the real reason why he was hospitalized.
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Although Candiace and Monique Samuels hit it off on "Real Housewives of Potomac," their friendship was short-lived. Here's what really went down between them.
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Robyn Dixon overcame a lot of issues in previous seasons of "Real Housewives of Potomac." Here's her stunning transformation from teen to 42 years old.
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Nickelodeon is part of our childhoods, but not everything is laughs and giggles. Unfortunately, we've lost a number of Nickelodeon stars along the way.
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Lil Baby's gift-giving skills are quite impressive, and it seems that he is also privy to receiving gifts that are equally as great — specifically from Drake.
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What makes "Saturday Night Live" impressive is the ever-changing cast across the years. Unfortunately, we've lost a few "SNL" cast members along the way.
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"American Idol" viewers can always count on drama and scandal on and off-screen. Here are some of former judge Paula Abdul's biggest controversies on the show.
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At the age of 21, Mary J. Blige was crowned the queen of hip-hop soul. Blige's journey wasn't easy -- let's take a look at her stunning transformation.
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The lives of the "Real Housewives" aren't always champagne and designer. Unfortunately, we've lost a few "Real Housewives" stars along the way.
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Out of 637 respondents, 26.69% agree that this "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star is the least likeable. Read on to find out who it is.
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"New Girl" star Zooey Deschanel has made herself a household name in the industry. Let's take a look at her transformation from toddler to 41 years old.
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Pauly D's love life has been pretty tumultuous and possibly the most interesting of the "Jersey Shore" cast. His dating record might surprise you. Read on!
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You may be wondering what "The Real World" stars are doing now. Unfortunately, we lost a few cast members along the way. Read on to find out who we've lost.
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Almost two months later after ranting about Kanye West urinating on a Grammy, Roddy is finally clarifying what he meant by his comments directed at the rapper.
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With a reboot on the way, you may be wondering if there's romance for the "iCarly" crew behind the scenes. Here's the real life partners of the cast.
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Candiace Dillard and Ashley Darby's friendship fell apart. Now, Candiace is making an interesting claim about why Ashley is treated better by fans than she is.
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Porsha Williams' announcement of her engagement to Simon Guobadia is super buzzworthy. If you're wondering what Simon Guobadia does for a living, read on!
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"Bachelor In Paradise" has officially announced their first round of guest hosts. Unfortunately, "Bachelor" alum Tanner Tolbert isn't too happy about the picks.
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"America's Next Top Model" contestants had to endure chaotic moments, including their makeovers. We agree this is the worst "ANTM" makeover of all time.