How did Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys meet? Relationship timeline explored as rapper reflects on decade-long marriage to singer

Alicia Keys, 44, and Swizz Beatz, 46, celebrated their dreamy wedding on July 31, 2010. Though the stars met for the first time in New York when they were just teens, little did they know they would reconnect years later and get married eventually.

They created unforgettable memories on their wedding day at a beautiful home on the Mediterranean Sea, according to a People Magazine report. Swiss expressed his happiness after their marriage. Resembling it with a "positive energy," he exclaimed,

"Everything was just wow. It was a blessing. It was positive energy, and we're still in those moments."

The musician couple welcomed their first son, Egypt Daoud Dean, in October 2010. In December 2014, they experienced parenthood for the second time after the birth of their second son, Genesis Ali Dean.

On the couple's 10th wedding anniversary, Alicia Keys penned a heartfelt Instagram post for her dearest husband.

"My love, you are my dream come true!! You always make me smile. You make me laugh and think and grow and dream and reach and stretch and I am in awe of our love! 10 joiiiwwnnntttttttzzzzzzz!!!!!!🤗🤗🤗 It’s so fast bc it’s so much fun! and so true and real and genuine! I adore you!!! Here’s to so much more of the greatness we create together!!! Deeply appreciating and loving every moment."

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Everything we know about Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys's relationship timeline

According to the outlet, Swiss and Alicia interacted with each other for the first time when they were just 16 and 14, respectively. They connected through their mutual friends. Keys narrated glimpses about her love life with her husband in her memoir More Myself. Hilariously, the Fallin' singer was never fascinated by him when they met or even in the next few years.

Recalling those years, she shared,

"We ended up in the same circles at various awards shows and industry events. He'd usually pull up in some fancy car, rolling deep with his Bronx crew and shining with diamonds. I wanted nothing to do with that scene or with Swizz."

Years later, in 2008, the couple met again for a music project. Keys described how she saw a wonderful side of Beatz while working together. She wrote:

"The more we talked the more I noticed how his mind worked. Beyond the baggy jeans and arm tats there was depth. He was so aware of what was happening around the world."

Soon, they started dating, and news of them seeing each other romantically started creating buzz all around.

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz made the big announcement of their engagement and impending parenthood in May 2010.

Their representatives shared with Billboard:

They "are expecting a baby and are engaged to be married in a private ceremony later this year. They’re very happy."

A month after announcing the pregnancy, Alicia Keys and Swiss Beatz flew to Durban, South Africa. They traveled all the way to this city to celebrate a Zulu ceremony before welcoming their first child.

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Alicia Keys & Swiss Beatz got married in 2010

The musicians got married in July that year in the presence of their family and friends.

Swiss spoke to People Magazine in 2010, before welcoming his first son. Talking about the reason behind keeping the kid's sex unknown, he revealed,

"Whatever we're blessed with, that baby is being born to blessed parents. Alicia is definitely one of those great parents-to-be. She's super ready. Super glowing. Super happy."

Alicia Keys gave birth to Egypt Daoud Deanon on October 14, 2010, in New York. After raising her firstborn for two years, she spoke about the essence of motherhood and her desire to have another baby too.

"To have this type of love in my life at this time in my life, it means so much. Perspectives change, priorities change. I was such a different person seven years ago. Nothing would stop me from traipsing from here to London to L.A. back to London to L.A. in three days and no sleep. It was just that I thought that that was everything."

She felt how her perspectives changed "a bit" after she got to spend "time with my family and my son."

Four years after their marriage, they shared the amazing news of expecting another baby.

In October 2014, Alicia spoke with the outlet and shared his son, Egypt's, excitement for his younger sibling.

"I think he's super excited because he's not going to be the youngest anymore. He's always kissing my belly."

Alicia Keys and Swiss Beatz welcomed Genesis Ali Dean on December 27, 2014.

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Swizz Beatz reflected on his marriage to Alicia Keys

Beatz and Keys will celebrate 15 years of their marriage this year. Ahead of this incredible moment, the rapper spoke with Us Weekly about his relationship with his wife, Alicia Keys, the secret behind their loving bond, never arguing with each other, and more.

Communication plays a pivotal role in their happy marriage. Reflecting on this sacred bond and the significance of communication, he explained,

"Marriage is definitely a big word, but look at it like your best friend. The communication is there. We’ve never had an argument. Since we’ve been together, our kids [have] never seen it; never seen us raise our voice [or] never seen us yell. Never seen us curse at each other. Why? Because of communication."

While they have their opinions and may disagree at times, they choose to share their thoughts without shouting at each other. Expressing his perspective on marriage and companionship, Swiss Beatz explained how people cannot own other people and he and Alicia Keys "are very clear on that."

"She’s her own boss. I’m my own boss. That’s how we make magic when we come together," he further added.

He also explained how he thinks that people "getting very territorial and making their partner property" is "the biggest mistake."