Curiosidades

She was accepted by Columbia University at age 16, but dropped out to pursue her music career.

Her son Egypt has been called a musical prodigy. At 5 years old he co-produced several tracks for Kendrick Lamar's album Untitled Unmastered, notably "Untitled 07".

She wrote her first song at the age of 14.

On July 31, 2010, she married her boyfriend of 14 months, Swizz Beatz, in a small ceremony on the French island of Corsica following a two-month engagement.

She ties with Amy Winehouse and Lauryn Hill for the most Grammys (five) won by a woman in a single year.

She has been friends with R&B superstar Usher since she was 14.

Her father, Craig Cook, left the family when she was two.

In November 2006, she performed a three-song set with the legendary David Bowie at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York, which turned out to be his last ever live performance.

Alicia's father, Craig Cook, is African-American. Alicia's mother, Terria Joseph (née Teresa M. Augello), is Caucasian. Alicia's maternal grandfather was of Italian descent; her maternal grandmother had English, Irish, and Scottish ancestry.

She has known R&B superstar Beyoncé since she was 13.

She began to play the piano at age seven.

She graduated from a performing arts high school at age 16.

She wrote and produced "Impossible," one of the songs on Christina Aguilera's album "Stripped".

She can play the guitar.

She says the child she has met that inspired her most is 13-year-old Sydnee Bush, of Savannah, Georgia (as of 2005).

Before coming up with the last name Keys, she had at one point considered calling herself Alicia Wild.

Has 2 sons: Egypt Daoud Dean (b. October 14, 2010) & Genesis Ali Dean (b. December 27, 2014) with husband, Swizz Beatz.

She is good friends with singer John Mayer, and Mariah Carey.

She was the first artist to sign with J Records.

In May 2017, she merited a place in TIME magazine's "The 100 Most Influential People" issue with an homage written by Kerry Washington.

She was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People by People Magazine in 2002.

Was friends with Prince.

She was five months pregnant with her son Egypt when she completed "The Freedom Tour," which began in Ottawa, Canada, and ended in New Orleans.

She is an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. (2004).

For the occasion of her marriage to Swizz Beatz, Alicia's wedding gown was designed by Vera Wang.

She was named one of People Magazine's "Breakthrough Stars of 2001".

She returned to work eight months after giving birth to her son Egypt in order to perform in "The Piano & I Tour," which began in Paris and ended in New York City.

She won the award for Best R&B at the 2004 MTV Europe Music Awards.

She has appeared on the covers of Vibe, Vanity Fair, Seventeen, and Teen magazines.

She was born at 3:30 AM.

She named #65 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement. (2006).

She ranked #77 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2008 list.

She returned to work five months after giving birth to her son Genesis to begin recording her sixth studio album.

She was ranked as #95 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement. (2005).

She was ranked #99 on VH1's 100 Sexiest Artists.

Sister of Cole Cook.