Whew! We did not have this on our 2025 BET Awards bingo card! In the middle of the night, GloRilla and Keyshia Cole squared off in a showdown that had everyone gagged. Instead of trading shade, the two queens were trading core strength, holding planks and turning the timeline into a late-night fitness competition.
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Big Glo & Keyshia Cole Battle In Plank War
Just when you thought music was the only thing heating up, GloRilla and Keyshia Cole popped out on social media in the dead of night—serving abs and energy. At around 4 AM, videos show the two musical powerhouses challenging each other to a planking contest. And, it appeared to be all fun and games, but you could tell neither wanted to lose as they held their positions.
In the circulating video, you can hear an onlooker say, “Keyshia and big Glo on the floor with it,” as the two hold placements on the ground. Meanwhile, others jokingly step in to accuse both icons of cheating during the battle. While it’s unclear how long the planking lasted, the clips had folks glued to their screens wondering… who really won?
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The Internet Tries To Declare A Winner
After that late-night plank battle, the internet immediately started declaring a winner. Some crowned Glo for holding strong with pure determination, while others gave it to Keyshia for keeping it cute and composed under pressure. Either way, the TL was in shambles—and the real winner might just be whoever didn’t wake up sore!
One Instagram user @_better_bodies added, “When you get in the gym. You start challenging everybody. I want to hear the conversation that led. To them literally planking in bonnets”
Instagram user @virgobaby_911 said, “Well who won”
This Instagram user @therealchakasasha wrote, “Glo is like 100 pounds and 20 years younger than Keyshia, but I like that she took the challenge anyways lol”
While, Instagram user @madluv4hoodrats commented, “Money on Keisha”
Instagram user @peechescookie said, “Glo looks as if she be meditating in this position 😂😂😂😂😂”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @ginajyneen wrote, “Sooooo who won? I’m Keyshia age so I got my money on the 25 year old 😂”
Instagram user @lia_belleza added, “Keyshia plank more sturdy 😂”
And, Instagram user @yofavecandy joked, “Glo cheatin”
Glorilla & Keyshia Cole Take Stage At 2025 BET Awards
Rewind to the 2025 BET Awards; these two weren’t just battling on the floor—they brought that same energy to the stage. Keyshia and GloRilla teamed up for a show-stopping performance that blended classic R&B vibes with hard-hitting hip-hop bars. The crowd went wild as they fed off each other’s energy, showing everyone why they’re both bosses in the game.
GloRilla hit the stage in a dramatic white fur coat, kicking things off at a grand piano before unveiling none other than Keyshia Cole—perched on top and ready to deliver vocals. The duo shut it down with a performance of their hit collab ‘Typa,’ which samples Keyshia’s 2005 classic ‘Love,’ giving the crowd both nostalgia and new heat. Glo didn’t stop there—she also performed her track ‘Let Her Cook’ and walked away with the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award. One thing about Glo? She’s gonna give a moment every time!
