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Meet Alicia Keys’ blended family of 5 with Swizz Beatz: the Grammy award-winning artist has 2 children with the rapper, Egypt and Genesis, and 3 stepchildren from his former relationships

STORYCarolina Malis
Alicia Keys has a blended family with Swizz Beatz, sharing two kids together as well as three stepchildren. Photo: @aliciakeys/Instagram
Alicia Keys has a blended family with Swizz Beatz, sharing two kids together as well as three stepchildren. Photo: @aliciakeys/Instagram
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  • The ‘Empire State of Mind’ singer has a blended family with her husband, producer and rapper Swizz Beatz – his 3 children from previous relationships joined their recent trip to Italy
  • Keys’ eldest stepson Prince Nasir starred in Charge It to the Game alongside Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre’s sons, while her youngest son Genesis wants to become friends with Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish

Alicia Keys’ new Broadway musical Hell’s Kitchen, inspired by her life and featuring her music, won big at the Tony Awards last week, snagging best actress for Maleah Joi Moon and featured actress for Kecia Lewis.
Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz and their family holidaying in Italy. Photo: @therealswizzz/Instagram
Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz and their family holidaying in Italy. Photo: @therealswizzz/Instagram

Keys brought along her sons Egypt, 13, and Genesis, nine, plus her stepson Kasseem Jr. Her parents, Terria Joseph and Craig Cook, were there too, making it a full family affair.

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Despite being one of the greatest piano players and songwriters of her time, Keys, 43, also shines as a loving mum. She and her husband, producer and rapper Swizz Beatz, 45, whose real name is Kasseem Dean, have seamlessly blended their families.

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz’s blended family. Photo: @therealswizzz/Instagram
Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz’s blended family. Photo: @therealswizzz/Instagram

Keys shares Egypt and Genesis with him. Together, they have a blended family with his children: Prince Nasir, 23, Kasseem Jr, 17, and Nicole, 16, making it a lively household of five kids.

So what do we know about Keys’ five children – and stepchildren?

1. Prince Nasir Dean, 23

Alicia Keys’ eldest stepchild Prince Nasir Dean is an actor. Photo: @notemarcato/Instagram
Alicia Keys’ eldest stepchild Prince Nasir Dean is an actor. Photo: @notemarcato/Instagram

Prince Nasir Dean, Keys’ eldest stepchild, was born to Swizz Beatz and his ex Nicole Levy in October 2000, per Hollywood Life. Following his father’s footsteps, Prince Nasir makes music as Note Marcato and gained viral fame in 2020 for his skeleton face paint at the Grammy Awards, making it his signature look.

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