Swizz Beatz is making it clear that he's done with the rumors surrounding him and his wife, Alicia Keys. Since July, there has been a wild story circulating that the Grammy-winning producer cheated on Keys, even fathering a love child. A juicy rumor like that doesn't die easily, and he finally put it to rest this week.
© GettyOn Wednesday, Beatz, whose real name is Kasseem Dean, shared an IG reel of him and Keys hilariously dancing to one of his beats. "#whiteside dance lessons 101," he wrote in the caption, asking who he should put on the beat.
The Shade Room reposted the video, and in the comments were fans saying things like "Translation.. we aren’t breaking up people!" The producer took to the comments to address the speculation himself, quipping, “Everybody knew we were divorced but us," with a string of crying laughing emojis.
"We found out on our 15th anniversary vacation" he added. “People rather believe fake gossip instead of the truth because they’re miserable, we have nothing to do with that!!! Bless up!!”
© GettyThe couple celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary on July 31, the same day that all of this hullabaloo started. YouTuber Misstee shared a video that has been viewed over 229k times with the bold title, "Alicia Keys DIVORCES Swizz Beats For Getting Side Chick Pregnant." They cited "social media" claims and "insiders" explaining that the divorce papers were filed, and she ditched her ring. They further alleged that he was sneaking around with the "side chick" for some time.
Meanwhile, Keys praised their love on Instagram, sharing a gallery of photos and a poem about their enduring bond. She wrote, “We are sublime / Devoted / Longer than time / You are mine / I am yours / And yet we set each free."
She went on to celebrate their "forever" connection, writing, “Truth / Love / And beauty / Forever yours / Completely,” showing just how devoted they are to each other. "15 years of magic!!" she concluded, "And we’re just getting started."
While that post should have been enough to stop the rumors. Things blew up even further when Rickey Smiley mentioned it on air, making fans wonder if the iconic couple really was in trouble.
© GettyThankfully, it's all good between the couple, who have consistently been one of the cutest and strongest pairs in Hollywood. They first met as teenagers in the 1990s in NYC and reconnected in 2008.
They started dating and announced their engagement and first pregnancy in May 2010, tying the knot in July 2010. Together they’re raising Egypt Daoud and Genesis Ali, and Alicia is also a stepmom to Swizz’s three older kids: Prince Nasir, Kasseem Jr., and Nicole.
