Swizz Beatz, Diddy, and Other Stars Attend Reebok's "Reethym of Lite" launch party [PHOTO]

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Mashonda discusses her Single Life following Swizz Beatz divorce

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

In the eyes of many, Mashonda looked like the bitter ex in her high-profile divorce from Swizz Beatz. The producer almost made it seem as if she wanted him back. In 2009, Swizz Beatz and Mashonda ended their marriage of over ten years. Before the end of the year, Alicia Keys was pregnant with Swizzy's child.

Mashonda immediately began directing insults towards the new family. She went as far as accusing Alicia Keys of trying to take her children from her. Keys said she thought of Swizz Beatz' other children as her own children. Mashonda took this as Keys trying to take her family.

Nearly two years have passed since Mashonda and Swizz Beatz ended things. Mashonda has been trying to put her relationship with the Ruff Ryder in the past. She said she will be happy when she, Swizz Beatz, and Alicia Keys do not have to always be mentioned in the same conversation. Mashonda also made it clear she has options outside of Swizzy.

Recently, Mashonda covered KING magazine and she said she receives plenty of attention from groupies, both male and female. When speaking of her fans, Mashonda said she does not like to call them groupies because they appreciate her. She said she loves everyone, so when male groupies come on to her, she talks to them for a little while. Mashonda said "you never know" when asked if she could take things farther with a new man in her life.

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Alicia Keys makes song for Newborn Son

By The Music Scoop
JR Staff Writer

Last year around this time, Alicia Keys was getting bigger and she announced she was expecting a child. Over the next few months, she would take over the radio. Among her multiple collaborations, a partnership with Drake was formed. The two came together for his song, "Fireworks" and the remix to her "Unthinkable."

On the album version of Thank Me Later, Alicia Keys handled the hook on "Fireworks." On the chorus, Keys sang that all she saw were fireworks. Some interpreted her lyrics to be about her husband, Swizz Beatz. Drake recently revealed his part of the song was about Nicki Minaj.

A few months ago, Alicia Keys saw fireworks and now she is speechless after becoming a mother. Keys admits that motherhood has changed her life. She has written a few songs dedicated to her new son. Recently, she recorded a song about him and she named it "Speechless." After his birth she said she was left without words and now she has made a song to match it.

While the song features a collaboration with her old friend, Eve, Alicia Keys has warned fans not to think too much of the song. She said it was nothing more than a little freestyle song she put together for her son. This is not in preparation for a new album or anything. Not only does the song feature Eve, but it also samples from the new Kanye West track, "Devil in a New Dress."

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Swizz Beatz talks Life after Mashonda

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

The past two years have been damaging for Swizz Beatz as his personal life has spilled into the media. For years, Swizzy was married to Mashonda. The couple share two small children together and were the picture of happiness. But, when the relationship fell apart, it truly fell apart.

Last year, Swizz Beatz began dating Alicia Keys and soon fell in love with her. A few months ago, Keys gave birth to Swizz' third child. The couple is happily married and raising their child, but Mashonda continues to cause drama. At one point, Swizz said he and Mashonda remain friends, but not anymore.

Swizz Beatz is not going to let negativity bring him down next year. When it comes to Mashonda, Swizz Beatz said that all bets are off the table. He is tired of dealing with her, as she gives him the most trouble out of all of his children's mothers. The friendship was over when Mashonda accused Keys of trying to make her son feel as if he was her son.

In 2011, Swizz Beatz will focus on trying to become a public person as he is the face of the new, much larger, Ruff Ryders' brand.

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Swizz Beatz feels blessed to have Alicia Keys as a wife

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

Swizz Beatz has been in the game for a long time. Early in his career, not too many people cared to have his backstory. But, as his name has gotten bigger over time, more and more people have expressed interest. Following his breakup with Mashonda, there were rumors of him dating Alicia Keys. The rumors were denied for some time.

It was not until last summer that Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys even admitted to being together. Right when they confirmed their relationship, there were rumors of the couple expecting their first child together. Earlier this summer, a major feud broke out between the couple and Mashonda, the mother of Swizzy's older children.

However, with rumors of Alicia Keys providing younger siblings to the children of Mashonda, she cooled things down. Now that all the smoke has cleared, Swizz Beatz is ready to talk about the love of his life. Because of what he does for a living, Swizz Beatz felt he would never find love. He is always working and he never thought he could make his lifestyle work for two, this was proven after he and Mashonda split.

Even with both he and Alicia Keys being larger-than-life figures in the hip hop world, Swizz Beatz said none of their hits affect their marriage. At the end of the day, with Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys, their relationship is all about the love and the rest comes second. Speaking on his marriage to Alicia Keys, Swizz says he is blessed to have found her while he is still relatively young. Each day he spends with her, he learns something new and he has never been this happy during any other stage of his life.

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Alicia Keys puts her bachelorette pad up For Sale

Recently, Alicia Keys confirmed months of rumors about her pregnancy. For nearly a year, she has been dating Ruff Ryders' label owner, Swizz Beatz. The couple has been in the news because of the issues with Swizz Beatz' ex-wife, Mashonda. She was jealous of the relationship of Swizz and Alicia, so she caused legal trouble. Swizz Beatz also has children with Mashona, who is also a R&B singer.

Said to be in love for the first time, Swizz Beatz proposed to Alicia Keys soon after they got serious. Things would become more serious when she told him she was pregnant. Excited, the two decided to keep it a secret. But, still being around and promoting her music, Alicia Keys could not keep the secret. While feuding with Mashonda, a baby bump was spotted. Keys still remained silent.

But, Alicia Keys had to break her silence when she was asked if she were pregnant. She broke down and told the media and revealed herself to be engaged with Swizz Beatz. Quickly, he confirmed her story and the rumors became headline news. Because the couple is in the spotlight, people are not giving them much of a chance. The things Swizz Beatz says about Alicia Keys are the same things he said about Mashonda. They were not famous at the start of their relationship, but were when it ended. Despite starting a relationship with a similar woman, Swizz Beatz is confident things will be different.

Proving her love to the famed hip hop producer, Alicia Keys has put her $4 million New York home on the market. The property includes a main house and a pool house, but Swizz Beatz wants to move the family into a new home. Because of this, she has decided to sell her house, and possibly use the money for their upcoming wedding. It would be highly unlikely because it is not like either Alicia Keys are Swizz Beatz is struggling for money.

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Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys are engaged and expecting

Due to his high-profile divorce from Mashonda, Swizz Beatz has been all over the news. The seemingly happy marriage fell to pieces last year and Swizz Beatz revealed the marriage was always troubled. After the end of his relationship with Mashonda, it was revealed Swizz Beatz was spending time with Alicia Keys. Once it was clear this was his new girl, Mashonda had nothing but bad things to say about Alicia Keys.

For the most part, Alicia Keys ignored any and everything she had to say and kept moving with her career. Last year, Keys provided the hook to Jay-Z's chart-topping hit, "Empire State of Mind." The success of that song spilled over onto Alicia Keys' music and she had the best run of her career. Despite the commercial success, some original fans were turned off. Mashonda used this as a chance to diss Alicia Keys.

Many news sites said their feud would not last because Alicia Keys would soon be even with Mashonda in their relationships with Swizz Beatz. The only advantage Mashonda had was the fact she had children with Swizz. But, now, Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys are expecting. At first, the two kept quiet about the rumors, but once Keys' baby bump was revealed, the secret could no longer be held. Now, for the first time, Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys have told the world they are expecting and they plan to give this child a family. Recently, Swizz Beatz popped the question to Alicia Keys and the two plan to soon marry.

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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.

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Alicia Keys may be Pregnant

Last week, Hip Hop Weekly reported that Alicia Keys could possibly be pregnant. Keys has been with Swizz Beatz since 2008. Before his relationship with Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz was married to Mashonda. However, soon after their divorce was finalized, Swizz Beatz began dating Alicia Keys. Last fall, Mashonda began a feud with Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz.

Mashonda said that Alicia Keys ruined her relationship with Swizz Beatz. Despite having marriage troubles with Swizz, Mashonda felt that her marriage could have been saved. But, with Alicia Keys forcing her way in, the marriage was beyond ruin. Not only did Mashonda accuse her of ruining her relationship, but also her career.

Even if Alicia Keys had taken everything away from Mashonda, one thing that could not be taken away was the fact that she had children with Swizz Beatz. Now, however, rumor has it that Alicia Keys may be carrying Swizz Beatz’ child. If that is truly the case, Keys is carrying the brother or sister to the children of Mashonda. That would mean that their feud would have to end.

Instead of exchanging barbs over the internet, Mashonda may find herself visiting Alicia Keys in the maternity ward to bring her children over to meet their new sibling.

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