- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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