Frankie Lons

Lons' struggle with addiction had been documented in numerous BET reality shows.

Lons was celebrating her 61st birthday on Sunday when she reportedly overdosed.

The Oakland native became a reality TV fixture as she and her daughter openly spoke about her battles with addiction, finding sobriety and more.

Keyshia Cole’s mom, Frankie Lons, wants you to know that she is the one and only Frankie, and please don’t confuse her with Nancy Jones, the mother of Jim Jones. When it comes to reality TV moms, Frankie says she’s the originator! In a recent interview, Frankie said: “We can do celebrity moms on the […]

Keyshia Cole’s mom Frankie Lons who recently debuted her video “Frankie Leg” is back on the scene with an inspirational new novel. The Best Years I Never Had takes readers through the pains of being a single mother on drugs, and Frankie’s fight to survive day to day. The petite powerhouse shares her personal struggles […]

The Internet tried to kill Keyshia Cole’s mother Frankie Lons, but the outspoken reality TV staple called into the Maria More Midday Show on Hot 107.9 in ATL to let folks know that she is alive and well. Frankie goes on to add that Keyshia and Neffie bonded as a result of the rumor during […]