Alicia Keys Wedding: Pregnant Singer Marries Swizz Beatz

By: Jessica Derschowitz
Topics: Music

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz are seen on their wedding day on July 31, 2010.

(Credit: Stephanie Pistel)

NEW YORK (CBS) A pregnant Alicia Keys tied the knot with Swizz Beatz in a ceremony on Saturday at a private home by the Mediterranean Sea.

The singer's rep confirmed the nuptials, which were conducted by the couple's friend, Dr. Deepak Chopra.

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The bride wore an ivory silk, georgette-draped gown by Vera Wang and carried a bouquet of purple cala lillies, while the producer wore a tuxedo by Tom Ford, according to reports.

"Wowwwwwwwwww," Beatz wrote on his Twitter account Saturday.

He later posted, "It's a brand new day :) I feel like Nas and Diddy song :) love y'all and blessing!"

Keys, 29, and Beatz (whose real name is Kasseem Dean), 31, have been together since fall 2008, and are expecting their first child together. They announced their engagement and the baby news in May.

The child is the first for the couple. Beatz also has two other children, Kasseem Jr., 3, and Prince Nasir, 9, from previous relationships.

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by gb130 August 12, 2010 10:48 PM EDT

I normally wouldn't waste my time adding a comment but I'm just hoping that maybe this will reach Ms. Alicia Keys. I have followed and supported her music since she came on the scene but I have lost so much respect for her. I know what it feels like to be a devoted wife and new mother and to have your family destroyed. I blamed my husband and the t*amp he cheated with but I thank God for revealing it to me so I could drop that loser who didn't deserve me in the first place! I'm not bitter, I'm better. If AK thinks that God blessed this union she must serve a different God. This is set up to fail, how could it succeed when the foundation is a lie and predicated by sin? I'm not a bible thumber, this is real. I believe in Karma too much - she can't possibly think this will work.

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by TWA006 September 12, 2011 10:07 PM EDT: GB130-I cannot agree with you more! This marriage already failed because the same way she went into this marriage is the same way she will come out of it. Can someone please tell me why AK is wearing white and pregnant? The last time I checked white represented purity!! How sad! Especially for the child that did not ask to come into this world. AK what happened? I hope and pray that you will not end up being referred to and talked about as "yo baby daddy" or has this so-called marriage already come to that? You reap what you sow and that to is real!


by luvlykinx August 6, 2010 6:03 PM EDT: IT'S A TOTAL PUBLICITY STUNT!!! THEY DO THAT CRAP ALL THE TIME. HATE OR NO HATE---SHE REALLY COULD DO WAAAAAYYYYYYYY BETTER IF SHE'S GONNA DATE A DUDE. HE'S UGLY--POINT BLANK!!!:-/ HE LOOKS LIKE A FREAKIN' LONG NECK PLATAPUS AND SHE'S A LESBIAN--ON THE REAL...I SEE HER IN LESBIAN CLUBS ALL THE TIME IN NYC...WHEN SHE'S IN TOWN OF COURSE. SHE'S GORGEOUS! I WONDER HOW HER GIRLFRIEND FEELS ABOUT THIS???; Reply to this comment


by lileoj August 5, 2010 12:11 PM EDT: I have lost alot of respect for Alicia Keys, shes a homewrecker, and he's a cheatin bastige. Probably gonna cheat on her first chance he gets.; Reply to this comment

by alixoxo15 August 5, 2010 12:11 PM EDT

Damn Shame and who the **** is Swizz cheese ****... i've seen kardashians do better.God and actually liked Alicia Keys.What the Hell

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by Mija4939 August 6, 2010 8:46 AM EDT: Wow....you really must not listen to any music in the rap genre to not know who Swiss Beats is? Crazy.....

by PamnBoston1 August 3, 2010 4:30 PM EDT

Alicia Fleas is completely disgusting. She should be ashamed of herself. How could she do it? I feel for Mashonda.

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by shaunamichelle August 4, 2010 1:16 PM EDT: pamnBoston1, you can suck a dick. did you ever stop and think that he had problems with his wife before he even met her. grow up. times are changing not everyone will stay married when they cant stand each other. love is love.

by PeaceBwU August 2, 2010 11:31 PM EDT

OMG! There is only one creator and judge "God". Majority of the people who have made a comment on here need to focus on their own lives. If you were happy than you would be able to celebrate in what should a "Memorable Occasion" for any man & woman who God has brought together. I pray that you learn to first love yourself and then maybe you can respect & love your brothers and sisters in Christ. Respect Alicia's right to choose and live her life as she & her husband deemed necessary. If you're not willing to help celebrate with them than respect their privacy and keep ignorant comments to yourself. God bless you!

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by JaylaT August 8, 2010 6:43 PM EDT: God did not bring these two people together in an adulterous affair. Swizz was already joined in marriage to his wife Mashonda. Mashonda didn't have an affair. This homewrecker came along and helped breakup his marriage. First off Alicia don't have any respect for herself nor the sanctity of marriage. She didn't have any business getting involved with a married man. She's now considered the adulterous bride because she married a man that committed adultery. When you get married it's a serious commitment. Swizz is still considered Mashondas husband under the law of God. He and Alicia will have to answer for adultery in the end. Why they waste their time getting a certificate when it's a sin? Exodus 20:14 "Thou shalt not commit adultery" Mathew 19:9 Whoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and marry another, commits adultery.

by kelo8723 August 2, 2010 9:53 PM EDT

ya'll are a bunch of haters!! you dont know ish about her life and your poppin off like she made a huge mistake. cant anyone be happy for anybody now a days!??? soo much hate!

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by feistyjourn August 2, 2010 10:38 PM EDT: No hate at all, kelo. Just a lotta common sense, which Ms. Keys doesn't seem to have.


by tiredofthebs August 2, 2010 7:52 PM EDT: Alicia Keys married Swiss Cheese???!!!! Whatever! The man hasn't produced a hit track since The Ruff Ryders were makin' records. We know who the bread winner of the family will be.; Reply to this comment


by generey August 2, 2010 4:53 PM EDT: 'posed to get married 1st, THEN get pregnated, but, whatever.; Reply to this comment


by wifepain August 2, 2010 3:54 PM EDT: My God! I feel so much pain for the ex-wife. Alicia is a super star and took her man. I hope the ex finds a good man that will care for her. Alicia deserves to be loved, however, getting pregnant and rapid wedding was not the answer.
Swizz appears to be a good man, however, the next hot singer we take him from Alicia... she better have plastic surgery asap and keep the sexy pumping; Reply to this comment