While in South Africa for the World Cup Opening festivities, R&B star Alicia Keys and hitmaker fiance Swizz Beats took part in a traditional Zulu cereomy. Held in Illovo, Johannesburg, the pair, as well as their unborn child, received a native blessing.
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Check out yet another ‘Hello Good Morning (Remix)’ video from Diddy-Dirty Money. This time the clip features verses from Rick Ross and Nicki Minaj, as well as appearances from Swizz Beatz and Rico Love. Diddy-Dirty Money’s much-delayed LP, ‘Last Train To Paris’, will hit stores on September 20th. Peep the video below:
After months of speculation, it has today been confirmed that Alicia Keys is indeed expecting her first child with hitmaker Swizz Beats. What’s more, according to a rep for the couple, they are engaged to be married in a ‘private ceremony’ later this year. {Source}
Granted their relationship has been the centre of much controversy (see: Mashonda), we’re eager to hear your thoughts on this latest twist in the tale…
It looks like everybody went to the Floyd Mayweather vs Shane Mosley boxing match last evening. The event, which was held at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, brought out the biggest names in music and entertainment including the world’s best-selling female artist, Mariah Carey, her husband Nick Cannon, and producer Swizz Beatz. Beatz last collaborated with Carey on her ‘E=MC²’ album on the track ‘O.O.C.’. Could another musical union between the two be in the works?
Alicia Keys and hitmaker boyfriend Swizz Beats have been renown for shrouding their relationship in secrecy. However, at last night’s Gotham Magazine Annual Gala in new York at Capitale, the couple – for the first time – stepped out together for all to see. Indeed, reports from the event stress that the pair held hands, hugged, and didn’t hold back in showing just how much of a couple they were.
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Hitmaker Swizz Beats spoke today for the first time about what exactly caused his marriage to singer Mashonda to result in divorce. While rumours positioning R&B star Alicia Keys as the reason for the split have been rampant, the producer – real name Kaseem Dean told DJ Enuff otherwise. Check out the video above to see what he had to say…
Jay-Z dominated Hip-Hop in 2009 and it seems that he is aiming to do so again in 2010. The rapper has just released the music video for ‘On To The Next One’, the 4th single from his 11th #1 studio album, ‘The Blueprint 3′. The song features Swizz Beatz who also produced the track. To date the single has peaked at #61 on the Hip-Hop/R&B charts.
This is possibly one of the best videos that Jay-Z has released in his entire career. Visually and graphically stunning, the effects seem tied to the beat of the track. Additionally, the makeup and costumes on the dancers added a haunting element to the clip. I sense that Jay-Z enjoys toying with the individuals who accuse him of being a member of the Illuminati because it is clear that he made a conscious effort to include several forms of symbolism in the production. Very hilarious indeed.
Never ones to wallow in salaciousness or outright gossip, we’d previously not covered the Alicia Keys/Swizz Beatz/Mashonda love triangle, as – let’s face it – nothing concrete had been alluded to by any of the parties involved. However, today saw hitmaking producer Swizz, real name (Kaseem Dean) and ex-wife Mashonda take to Twitter in a sparring of words over Swizz’s controversial relationship with R&B star Keys (who it’s alleged he started a relationship with WHILE still married to Mashonda).
After being goaded by his critics, Swizz wrote the following on his Twitter:
“All people want to talk about is my divorce. Wow! F**k what they say or said. I’m a good man, but when it’s time to move on, it’s just time! I’m also a great f**king Dad, but nobody give a sh*t! People talking about I cheated. How the fuck can I cheat when I was separated, ass-holes? It’s been damn near 2 years”.
To which Mashonda retaliated on her Twitter with:
“Here’s the bottom line, you were married when you started your affair, you’re married now. And both of you knew what it was. Separation came after the fact. Now peps, this is why it’s important to keep God 1st! I’m not gonna battle my son’s father on twitter about his mistress. Ya’ll WON! But just know! I never lied and NEVER will. Thank God we are doing this before 2010. My new year will not involve this scandal. That’s all folks”.
Both parties have since taken down their Tweets, however clearly the damage is done. Everyone and their mother’s tongues will be wagging about this one – yet neither Swizz or Mashonda have anyone to blame but themselves. Airing out their laundry in such a public domain, IMO, almost makes it an inevitability that folks will chew it up and come to their own conclusions – on a matter which really and truly should never have been their concern to begin with.
I’d probably have to say I’m most disappointed with Mashonda, not because I’m taking sides (Lord knows only they know what really went down), but because this was all brought into the public domain when she openly cited Alicia Keys as the reason for her marriage breaking down way back when and thereafter pouring fuel on the fire by constantly talking about it thereafter. Important to stress, once again, is the fact that I’m not taking sides (it’s not my position to) neither am I playing down any pain Mashonda may be experiencing. Yet, with her being an adult and a lady, I’d kinda expect a more dignified approach to the matter – especially since they have kids together. What’s more, as a firm believer in Karma, had what she been saying been true, surely Karma would get back those in the wrong. Instead, there’s one big mess all out in the open for the public to devour. SMH…
Hit-maker Swizz Beats has added fuel to the rumors that Michael Jackson is gearing up for a live comeback, after revealing that he is in in talks to musically produce a tour for The King of Pop:The Thriller superstar has already enlisted the talents of R+B stars Ne-Yo and Akon to work on his forthcoming LP, and now Swizz Beatz has confirmed he is contributing to the project as well.
But Swizz also admits there has been talk about some live shows.
He tells MTV.com, “I’m working on this new Michael Jackson s**t. I’m probably gonna be producing his tour and everything.”
Jackson prompted speculation he will headline his own Las Vegas residency when an equity group linked to the Las Vegas Hilton helped him save his Neverland Ranch from foreclosure earlier this year (08).
He has also made a number of personal appearances in the Nevada city of late.
As a fan of Swizz Beats production (T.I’s ‘Bring Em’ Out’, Beyonce’s ‘Get Me Bodied’ etc), I’m pretty amped to see what will come of his and Michael’s pairing. Saying that, all this talk of a new album and tour have been too long in progress. Here’s hoping things start happening soon.
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