• Celebrity
    • Cardi B and Offset Cover
    • Celebrity News
    • ‘Yes, Girl!’ Podcast
    • Entertainment
    • Black Celeb Couples
    • Celebrity Moms
    • Red Carpet
  • Fashion
    • Digital Cover – Method Man
    • Digital Cover – Zazie Beetz
    • Fashion News
    • Fashion House 2021
    • Street Style
    • Accessories
    • Fashion Week
  • Beauty
    • Black Beauty Awards 2022
    • ESSENCE Hair Awards 2022
    • AVEENO® Skin Health Startup Accelerator
    • MAYBELLINE: FIT ME MATTE + PORELESS
    • Beauty News
    • Skin
    • Makeup
    • Nails
    • Girls United: Beautiful Possibilities
  • Hair
    • Hair News
    • Natural
    • Relaxed
    • Transitioning
    • Weaves
    • 4C
  • Love
    • Love & Sex
    • The Solve Podcast
    • Weddings
    • Parenting
    • Relationships
  • Lifestyle
    • Build Your Legacy 2022
    • Prudential – Dream & Plan with Confidence
    • Black History Month
    • AMEX Platinum Travel
    • Holiday Gift Guide
    • Lifestyle News
    • Coronavirus: Everything You Need to Know
    • Health & Wellness
    • ESSENCE Eats
    • Money & Career
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Travel
    • Food & Drink
    • Black Travel Guide
    • Currency Conversations
  • News
    • Latest News
    • Raise Your Voice
    • Culture
    • Politics
  • Videos
  • Festival
  • Events
    • Road to Festival
    • 2022 Black Women In Hollywood
    • 2022 HOLLYWOOD HOUSE
    • Entrepreneur Summit 2021
    • Wellness House
    • VAX & VIBES Louisiana
    • Girls United Summit 2021
    • She Got Now
    • Fashion House 2021
    • GU Back To School
    • Dear Black Men
    • I Am Speaking
    • WELLNESS HOUSE: YEAR OF RENEWAL
    • Power Tools
    • Making Moves Now: Virtual Bootcamp
    • #EF SESSIONS
    • Cares Act
    • News & Announcements
  • Essence Studios
  • Girls United
  • Subscribe
  • Newsletters

WHERE BLACK WOMEN COME FIRST

Every day we're serving Black women deeply. Come get a plate of goodness! Sign up for daily content and exclusive offers you'll love!

Your email is required.
Your email is in invalid format.
Confirm email is required.
Email did not match.
By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms of Use and that you have read our Privacy Policy
Skip to content
SUBSCRIBE
  • MAGAZINE
  • NEWSLETTER
  • Celebrity
    • Cardi B and Offset Cover
    • Celebrity News
    • ‘Yes, Girl!’ Podcast
    • Entertainment
    • Black Celeb Couples
    • Celebrity Moms
    • Red Carpet
  • Fashion
    • Digital Cover – Method Man
    • Digital Cover – Zazie Beetz
    • Fashion News
    • Fashion House 2021
    • Street Style
    • Accessories
    • Fashion Week
  • Beauty
    • Black Beauty Awards 2022
    • ESSENCE Hair Awards 2022
    • AVEENO® Skin Health Startup Accelerator
    • Beauty News
    • MAYBELLINE: FIT ME MATTE + PORELESS
    • Skin
    • Makeup
    • Nails
    • Girls United: Beautiful Possibilities
  • Hair
    • Hair News
    • Natural
    • Relaxed
    • Transitioning
    • Weaves
    • 4C
  • Love
    • Love & Sex News
    • The Solve Podcast
    • Weddings
    • Parenting
    • Relationships
  • Lifestyle
    • Build Your Legacy 2022
    • Prudential – Dream & Plan with Confidence
    • Black History Month
    • AMEX Platinum Travel
    • Holiday Gift Guide
    • Lifestyle News
    • Coronavirus: Everything You Need to Know
    • Health & Wellness
    • ESSENCE Eats
    • Money & Career
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Travel
    • Food & Drink
    • Black Travel Guide
    • Currency Conversations
  • News
    • Latest News
    • Raise Your Voice
    • Culture
    • Politics
  • Videos
  • Festival
  • Events
    • Road to Festival
    • 2022 Black Women In Hollywood
    • 2022 HOLLYWOOD HOUSE
    • Entrepreneur Summit 2021
    • Wellness House
    • VAX & VIBES Louisiana
    • Girls United Summit 2021
    • She Got Now
    • Fashion House 2021
    • GU Back To School
    • Dear Black Men
    • I Am Speaking
    • WELLNESS HOUSE: YEAR OF RENEWAL
    • Power Tools
    • Making Moves Now: Virtual Bootcamp
    • #EF SESSIONS
    • Cares Act
    • News & Announcements
  • Studios
  • Girls United
Home · Love & Sex

The Jilted Bride: Kesha Ni'Cole Nichols

Kesha Ni’Cole Nichols shares her personal photos exclusively with ESSENCE.com.
By · Updated October 29, 2020
01
Courtside Courting

Former New Jersey Nets star Richard Jefferson and onetime Nets dancer Kesha Ni’Cole Nichols were set to tie the knot at New York City’s swanky Mandarin Oriental hotel on July 11. However, Jefferson opted out of the $2 million nuptials the night before the wedding.

Watch Kesha Ni’Cole Nichols, former fiancée of NBA player Richard Jefferson, give her side of the story »

Watch Part 2 »

courtesy of subject
02
Tender Kisses

The young couple share a tender kiss during happier times.

Watch Kesha Ni’Cole Nichols, former fiancée of NBA player Richard Jefferson, give her side of the story »

Watch Part 2 »

courtesy of subject
03
Love & Basketball

Kesha and Richard, who was traded to the San Antonio Spurs in June, are all smiles on the basketball court. Kesha is a professional performer and was also a dancer for the New Jersey Nets.

Watch Kesha Ni’Cole Nichols, former fiancée of NBA player Richard Jefferson, give her side of the story »

Watch Part 2 »

04
By Your Side

Kesha shows off her engagement ring while attending an event with Richard in New York City just last month.

Watch Kesha Ni’Cole Nichols, former fiancée of NBA player Richard Jefferson, give her side of the story »

Watch Part 2 »

Getty Image
05
1

Watch Kesha Ni’Cole Nichols, former fiancée of NBA player Richard Jefferson, give her side of the story »

Watch Part 2 »

06
A Family Affair

Kesha (center) is surrounded by multiple generations of southern family members whose roots stem from Drexel, North Carolina. Kesha, now 29, is the product of a White mother and Black father.

Watch Kesha Ni’Cole Nichols, former fiancée of NBA player Richard Jefferson, give her side of the story »

Watch Part 2 »

courtesy of subject
07
Baby Ballerina

Young Kesha in a ballet pose. The baby ballerina went on to become a professional dancer.

Watch Kesha Ni’Cole Nichols, former fiancée of NBA player Richard Jefferson, give her side of the story »

Watch Part 2 »

courtesy of subject
08
Dressed to Thrill

The handsome couple steals away from the crowd to share some camera time.

Watch Kesha Ni’Cole Nichols, former fiancée of NBA player Richard Jefferson, give her side of the story »

Watch Part 2 »

courtesy of subject
09
Party People

The fun-loving couple cut a rug during a black-tie affair.

Kesha says of her former beau Richard: “You can’t keep making someone try to love you the way you want them to."

Watch Kesha Ni’Cole Nichols, former fiancée of NBA player Richard Jefferson, give her side of the story »

Watch Part 2 »

courtesy of subject
10
Pretty in Pink

A smiling Kesha is surrounded by her all-girl crew in the final days leading up to her scheduled wedding to Richard Jefferson.

Watch Kesha Ni’Cole Nichols, former fiancée of NBA player Richard Jefferson, give her side of the story »

Watch Part 2 »

courtesy of subject
11
1

Watch Kesha Ni’Cole Nichols, former fiancée of NBA player Richard Jefferson, give her side of the story »

Watch Part 2 »

12
Lovers and Friends

Richard enjoys a brew while Kesha rests on his lap.

“I was raised by a White family. He taught me to appreciate my Blackness,” says the former dancer of her ex-fiance.

Watch Kesha Ni’Cole Nichols, former fiancée of NBA player Richard Jefferson, give her side of the story »

Watch Part 2 »

courtesy of subject
13
Beach Buddies

The couple rack up a little R&R on a soothing beachfront back when their love was sweet.

Watch Kesha Ni’Cole Nichols, former fiancée of NBA player Richard Jefferson, give her side of the story »

Watch Part 2 »

courtesy of subject
14
Support System

“My heart is broken—of course—it’s every girl’s worst nightmare,” says the southern beauty, surrounded here by loved ones, when asked about being left by her former flame the night before they were scheduled to wed.

Nichols immediately called her family and friends to alert them that her extravagant bridal affair was called off. Some guests had already shown up for the ceremony.

Watch Kesha Ni’Cole Nichols, former fiancée of NBA player Richard Jefferson, give her side of the story »

Watch Part 2 »

courtesy of subject

Read More

News
Brittney Griner Makes First Appearance In Russian Court For ...
2022 Essence Festival of Culture
ESSENCE Fest And TikTok Are Celebrating The Brilliance Of Bl...
Fashion
12 Things You May Not Have Known About Jayda Cheaves' B.E.T....
2022 Essence Festival of Culture
Watch Essence Festival of Culture 2022: ESSENCE Wealth &...
Shop
Amazon's Early Prime Day Sale Is On – 11 Fashion Styles To...
COMPANY INFORMATION
  • Our Company
  • Customer Service
  • Essence Ventures
  • Change Your Address
  • Contact Us
  • Job Opportunities
  • Internships
  • Media Kit
  • tag
SUBSCRIBE
  • Newsletters
  • Give a Gift of ESSENCE
  • Magazine Tablet Edition
FOLLOW US
MORE ON ESSENCE
  • Home
  • Love
  • Celebrity
  • Beauty
  • Hair
  • Fashion
  • ESSENCE festival

ESSENCE.com is part of ESSENCE Communications, Inc.

Essence may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.

©2022 ESSENCE Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Essence.com Advertising Terms

Get The ESSENCE Newsletter and
Special Offers delivered to your inbox

By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Get The ESSENCE Magazine
by subscribing below
subscribe now