Alicia Keys’ Husband Swizz Beatz Addresses Breakup Speculation

Alicia Keys’ husband Swizz Beatz cleared the air surrounding the speculation of their relationship status, one month after making their 15th wedding anniversary.

By Tionah Lee Sep 04, 2025 7:13 PM
| Updated Sep 04, 2025 7:54 PM
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Alicia Keys is still Swizz Beatz’s boo.

The music producer shut down rumors that his and the “No One” singer’s relationship was heading for divorce after 15 years of marriage.

“Everybody knew we was Divorced but us,” Swizz, 46, wrote in the comments of the Shade Room’s Sept. 1 Instagram repost of him and Alicia dancing. “We found out on our 15yr anniversary vacation.”

The rapper—who has been married to Alicia since 2010—added, “People rather believe fake gossip instead of the truth because they’re miserable we have nothing to do with that !!! Bless up!!”

Indeed, earlier this summer Swizz (real name Kasseem Daoud Dean) and Alicia—who share children Egypt, 14, and Genesis, 10—marked the their marriage milestone with sweet tributes.

“We are sublime. Devoted. Longer than time. You are mine. I am yours. And yet we set each free,” Alicia wrote alongside a July 31 Instagram carousel featuring picture of her and her husband throughout their relationship. “Nowhere else. Nowhere more. I am wanting to be. Look at us. And see Truth. Love  And beauty. Forever yours. Completely. Forever yours. Completely. What a time. What a time. We are sublime.”

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“15 years of magic!!!,” she continued. “And we’re just getting started.”

For his part, Swizz—who is also the father of Prince, 24, Kasseem Jr., 18, and Nicole, 17, from previous relationships—celebrated his and his wife’s anniversary with pictures from their trip to Tokyo.

“Positive vibes only,” he captioned the July 31 Instagram post. “Blessings and endless love !!! We wish you endless love and happiness.  THE DEANS 15th.”

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Alicia celebrated in the comments writing, “I adore you beyond words my king!! We are more connected than ever!! Forever more.”

Alicia and Swizz have proved they are each other’s biggest collaborators. In February, as the “Falling” singer accepted the Dr Dre Global Impact Award at the 2025 Grammy Awards, she sang the praises of her husband.

“My beautiful kids Egypt, Genesis, KJ, Nicki, Nas for sharing me with the world,” she said as she accepted the award in February. “And to my brilliant husband, soulmate and the ultimate dream weaver Swizzy.”

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