Kayla Nicole Turns Heads with Bold Toni Braxton Costume

 

Kayla Nicole pays tribute to Toni Braxton’s 2000 hit He Wasn’t Man Enough with a dazzling Halloween costume.

Kayla Nicole Stuns Fans with Toni Braxton-Inspired Halloween Look

Los Angeles — Kayla Nicole set social media abuzz this Halloween after recreating Toni Braxton’s iconic 2000 music video look from He Wasn’t Man Enough. Her striking costume — and song choice — quickly sparked fan conversations, especially given her past with NFL star Travis Kelce.

Kayla Nicole, the popular model and sports presenter known for her confident style, made a major statement this Halloween — and it didn’t go unnoticed. On October 31, she revealed her costume tribute to R&B superstar Toni Braxton, perfectly channeling the singer’s 2000 hit He Wasn’t Man Enough.

In a short Instagram clip, the influencer wore a shimmering silver net dress over a purple bikini, flawlessly recreating Braxton’s sensual choreography from the original music video. The look and the track — both bold and iconic — immediately caught fans’ attention.

“She’s an icon. She’s a legend,” Kayla captioned the post, paying respect to the legendary singer. “She’s @tonibraxton circa 2000. #Halloween25.”

However, it wasn’t just the visuals that made headlines — it was the song’s lyrics. Braxton’s hit famously tells the story of a confident woman reminding her ex’s new partner that she chose to move on, singing, “I chose to let him go / So why do you act like I still care about him?”

Many online users couldn’t help but draw connections between the song and Kayla’s well-known ex, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce — who is now engaged to global superstar Taylor Swift. Some fans viewed it as a subtle yet powerful message, while others praised her confidence and creativity.

For context, Kayla and Travis dated on and off from 2017 until 2022 before parting ways. Since then, she’s kept her public comments minimal, even declining to discuss the engagement during New York Fashion Week earlier this year. In a recent interview, Kayla reflected, “The opinions of others are only as big as you make them. If I don’t allow it to affect me, it simply won’t.”

This isn’t the first time Nicole has turned Halloween into a stage for statement-making. Last year, she dressed as Ciara from the Ride music video — another tribute that drew widespread applause online.

As for 2025, it’s clear that Kayla Nicole knows how to balance glamour and message. Whether fans see her costume as playful homage or subtle shade, one thing’s for sure — she continues to keep her name in the spotlight with undeniable style and self-assurance.