Alicia Keys is a well-known pop and R&B singer, best known for songs like Underdog (2020), Fallin’ (2001), In Common (2016), A Woman’s Worth (2002), Unbreakable (2005), and others.
Throughout her career as a musician, she has released six studio albums, two live albums, one Extended Play (EP), and 42 singles.
Her debut album, Songs in A Minor, was published on June 5, 2001, and her most recent album, Alicia, is due to be released on March 20, 2020.
She is not only a singer and songwriter, but she is also a TV personality. Alicia has appeared on several television shows, including The Voice (from 2016 to 2018), Jimmy Kimmel Live! (from 2007 to 2019), and Entertainment Tonight (from 2007 to 2018).
In addition to that, she has 61 credits as an actor, most of which include acting in her music videos, and in select productions such as the TV series Empire in 2015 and the movie The Secret Life of Bees in 2008.
Personal Life of Alicia Keys: Husband and Children
Alicia met her husband, rapper Swizz Beatz when they were both in their early twenties. When they met for the first time, she was 16 and he was 17.
However, they did not begin dating until 2008. Swizz was married to his now ex-wife Mashonda Tifrere at the time they began dating.
Swizz proposed to Alicia in 2009, bringing their relationship to a close. She agreed, and they married soon after Swizz’s divorce from Mashonda was formalized on May 7, 2010.
On July 31, 2010, Alicia and Swizz exchanged vows in a tiny ceremony on the French island of Corsica. Vera Wang designed her wedding gown, which she wore on her wedding day.
Egypt Daoud Dean, Alicia’s first child, was born on October 14, 2010, after their marriage.
And her second child, boy Genesis Ali Dean, was born on December 24, 2014. She was 29 and 33 years old when she gave birth to her two children, respectively.
Swizz has three children from previous relationships, including son Prince Nasir Dean (born on October 25, 2000) with ex-girlfriend Nicole Levy, son Kasseem David Dean Jr. (born in January 2006) with ex-wife Mashonda Tifrere, and daughter Nicole Dean (born in May 2006) with British singer Jahna Sebastian.
She shares custody of the children with Mashonda.
Ex-boyfriend
Alicia had a hidden relationship with singer Kerry “Krucial: Brothers.” This was her previous relationship, which ended just before she began dating Swizz Beatz.
Ethnicity & Parents
Terria Joseph and Craig Cook gave birth to Alicia in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan, New York City. His father is of African-American ethnicity, and her mother is Caucasian of Italian/Irish/Scottish ancestry.
Other Interesting Facts About Alicia Keys
- Alicia was born on January 25, 1981.
- Alicia Augello-Cook is her full name. Lellow is her nick name.
- She has a height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 meters).
- She majored in the choir at Professional Performances Arts School in Manhattan. She was allowed to graduate at the age of 16 due to her academic prowess. She was then awarded a full scholarship to study at Columbia University. After only four weeks of college, she quit school to pursue her music career.
- She has 15 Grammy Awards to her name. Billboard ranked her the top R&B artist of the 2000s decade.
- Alicia will host the Grammy Awards event in 2020.
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