Kayla Nicole made a surprise onstage appearance alongside Toni Braxton on Saturday night at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, joining the Grammy-winning singer during a performance of Braxton’s 2000 hit “He Wasn’t Man Enough.”
Nicole stepped into the spotlight wearing a mini silver beaded dress as Braxton led the number backed by several dancers. The moment sparked loud applause from the crowd and marked Nicole’s first time performing the routine live with Braxton herself.
Videos shared on Nicole’s Instagram Stories captured the audience cheering as the pair danced together. In a separate clip posted by Braxton, the singer could be heard playfully calling out to Nicole mid-performance, asking, “Kayla, is he man enough?”
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After the show, Nicole gave fans a glimpse behind the scenes, sharing backstage footage with Braxton, including a video filmed inside the singer’s dressing room. She also posted an additional behind-the-scenes clip and expressed her gratitude in a message that read, “Still trying to find the words, but for now …THANK YOU.”
Fans quickly flooded the comments with praise, applauding Nicole’s performance and celebrating the memorable onstage collaboration.
Did Kayla Nicole Shade Taylor Swift? Halloween Dance Draws Attention
In October 2025, Kayla Nicole was accused by some fans of throwing shade at Taylor Swift after she dressed as Toni Braxton for Halloween and recreated scenes from the “He Wasn’t Man Enough” music video.
Nicole captioned the post at the time, “She’s an icon. She’s a legend. She’s @tonibraxton circa 2000.” While some fans applauded the performance and labeled it a response to past relationships, Nicole denied that the costume or dance was intended as a dig at Swift.
For the unversed, Nicole previously dated NFL tight end Travis Kelce from 2017 to 2022. After their break-up, Kelce began dating Swift in 2023, and the couple announced their engagement in August 2025.
The overlap between Nicole’s past relationship with Kelce and Swift’s current relationship fueled online speculation following the Halloween video.
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Braxton was also asked about the situation during an interview with “Entertainment Tonight,” where she addressed the alleged drama directly. “I like to think that she was just paying homage to me and did it for Halloween,” Braxton said, referring to the broader online discourse as “bitter.”
Saturday night’s onstage collaboration appeared to put the focus back on the performance itself rather than the controversy. Nicole did not address the allegations during the show, and no additional comments were made by Braxton beyond the remarks captured during the performance.
The concert concluded with Braxton continuing her set as scheduled, while Nicole shared her appreciation for the opportunity through social media posts.
