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No one would expect a Grammy-winning music mogul and business powerhouse to be DJ-ing by the pool on a random summer day, right? Especially not someone like Swizz Beatz with a 100 million dollar empire! But surprise! That is exactly what happened, and now the internet cannot stop talking about it. What started as a chill day at Alicia Keys’ mansion turned into the kind of party every kid dreams of, and yes, it was all thanks to Dad. No one expected this to create a buzz of this size, that the internet would take notice! And guess what? Matt Barnes jumps into the party… from a distance.

In a recent Instagram post, Alicia Keys shared a funny and sweet look into their family life. Videos showed their kids and friends having a great time in their big pool with Swizz Beatz sitting nearby, acting as the House DJ. The twist: He was DJing right from his phone and loving it. Alicia wrote in the caption, “When Dad said he was going to give them some space!!!” “FYI, Dad was DJing from the phone!!” What happened next, you might ask! Well, to be precise…big celebrities took notice of it.

And the internet went wild. Serena Williams, who’s a mother herself, couldn’t hold back the excitement of watching the family enjoy with the kids…commented, “I can’t,” while Matt Barnes appreciated this party saying, “That’s they never gonna forget this b.” And Queen Loany? “He is not a regular dad. He is a cool dad”. Well, the kids give a thumbs up! For sure, the kids won’t forget the sunset view of these, as Ava DuVernay added, “Imagine your dad is Swizz Beatz posted up in a chair by the pool deejaying for you Epi,c” stating that the venue was not only epic…the DJ was too. Swizz himself even joined the comment section in his defense and commented, “Leave me alone,” and everyone laughed.

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The good vibes were everywhere, and the comments kept coming. Luis Fonsi added a heart, and Gary Clark Jr made people laugh with “Technically that is some space” looking for some fun in the comment section. Chelsea Handler called it sweet, and she is right! While the kids were splashing and having fun, Swizz stayed in full dad mode, keeping the music going with his phone. What a great family memory.

 

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One thing is for sure, Alicia and his extended family know how to make moments that last for eternity, and surely the kids will remember this. The family has been sharing their cute moments online for some time, and this one too goes into their archives, as this special family time is one of its kind.

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The singer and her family that swim in music

Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys have two sons…Egypt Daoud and Genesis Ali, who are already getting lots of attention. Egypt was born in 2010 and has shown musical talent from a young age. He even performed on stage with his mom. Genesis, their youngest born in 2014, is full of energy and charm, already living a dream life. Whether it is playing piano or meeting stars like Taylor Swift, these boys are growing up with love and creativity.

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But that is not all, this is a blended family. Swizz has three more kids from earlier relationships. Prince Nasir Kasseem Jr, also known as KJ, and Nicole Alicia have taken on their stepmom role with love, and they have all built a family full of respect and unity. Alicia Keys once said, “The family is such a beautiful and diverse unit,” and they live that truth every day. Even with all that, the family has its roots in the NBA and has connections to the industry despite being from a music background.

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The family has been deeply invested in basketball. In the past, Alicia took the stage to play Beethoven in a tribute to Kobe Bryant after he passed away. Alicia and her family actively participate in staying connected to basketball as they have been seen multiple times at various venues, including supporting the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. The family is also connected to the Golden State Warriors.

What makes them special is how down-to-earth they stay even with all the fame. From Broadway shows to pool parties, they choose love, joy, and support. Beatz once said that being a dad makes you grow up fast, and it looks like he has become the coolest dad ever. Whether he is making music or playing DJ by the pool, it is clear that family is his favorite crowd.

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