Swizz Beatz responds to Mashonda's lawsuit

May 2010 got off to a great start for Swizz Beatz as there were rumors of him expecting his first child with Alicia Keys. For the past few weeks, he and Keys have been dodging those rumors. Apparently upset at the shine of her ex-husband, Mashonda put herself back in the headlines. She is currently suing Swizz Beatz for $334,000 in missing funds.

Mashonda is wondering why her ex-husband cannot seem to pay her what she owes. Her defensive team points to the expensive gifts he often buys for Alicia Keys. The couple actually has plans to move into a $14.5 million penthouse in New York City. Mashonda said she did not want things to be like this, but Swizz Beatz needs to get his priorities in order.

Swizz Beatz argued he has more than paid Mashonda off. He recently told the media he paid her $700,000, upfront, $500,000 more than even the judge recommended he pay. Still, she has a problem with this and Swizz Beatz said Mashonda is very fortunate because most men in his position really would have left her hanging. Initially deciding to let Mashonda play her game, Swizz Beatz revealed exactly how upset he was over Mashonda publicizing their divorce.

He said Mashonda can afford anything she wants to buy. He pointed to Mashonda's new house, expensive cars, jewelry, and clothes. Swizz Beatz said she is living a very good life and he is the one footing the bill and instead of working on his upcoming projects, he has to fight with her. Swizz Beatz and Mashonda are due back in court next month.