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Alicia Keys Baby Bump

Alicia Keys Baby Bump
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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The Baby is Here

After a glamorous and well documented pregnancy, Alicia Keys gave birth to a baby boy on Friday October 15, 2010. Check out her baby bump style over the past nine months.

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Keeping it Moving

Ignoring rumors that she is pregnant, Alicia Keys performs on stage at Gelredome on May 8, 2010 in Arnhem, Netherlands.

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Baby Buzz

Throughout the month of May 2010, speculation that Alicia Keys was expecting grew to an all time high. This jumper that she wore at Radio 1’s Big Weekend on May 22, 2010 in Bangor, Wales had the blogosphere talking.

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The Big News

Her pregnancy was announced on May 27, 2010. That same night, Keys performed at her Keep A Child Alive Black Ball at St John’s Smith Square in London, England.

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Around the World

Weeks after announcing she was pregnant Alicia Keys headed to Soweto, South Africa to perform a song during the kick-off celebration concert for the 2010 FIFA World Cup at the Orlando Stadium on June 10, 2010.

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Peace and Blessings

One June 16, 2010 Keys and Beatz attended a Zulu ceremony in Illovo, South Africa to receive blessings from local elders for their unborn baby.

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Jump Around

Keys was happy and full of energy during the Zulu ceremony.

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She’s a Winner

Just one month after announcing that she was indeed preggers, Alicia Keys accepted a 2010 BET Award at the Shrine Auditorium on June 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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Bumpin’ Jumper

Alicia Keys rocked cute jumpers throughout her pregnancy like the one she wore at the GMA summer concert series at Rumsey Playfield in New York City.

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Out with the Kids

Keys dressed her baby bump up in a long cotton-jersey dress to hang out with fiance Swizz Beatz and Beatz’s son Nassir Dean at the Art For Life East Hampton 11th Annual Benefit at Russell Simmons’ East Hampton, New York Estate on July 24, 2010.

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Stage Look

She changed into a gorgeous sweetheart cut, purple gown to perform onstage during the 2010 BET Awards.

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Best in Show

At six months pregnant Alicia Keys performed at the 2010 ESSENCE Music Festival at the Louisiana Superdome on July 3, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Take A Walk

Back in NYC, mom and dad take a quiet stroll through SoHo after dinner at Via dei Mille.

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Wedded Bliss

On July 31, 2010 Alicia Keys draped her baby bump in a gorgeous Grecian-inspired Vera Wang gown to tie the knot with her fiance, producer Swizz Beatz.

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Fun In the Sun

For their honeymoon, Keys and Beatz cruised around the Mediterranean on a luxe yacht. The expecting parents look super happy.

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Baby Bump Boat Style

Keyz showed off her sun-kissed, perfectly round tummy in a beige two piece.

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Baby Bump Boat Style

Keys’ two piece showed off her perfectly round tummy. Too cute!

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Girlfriends

Alicia invited her good friend Queen Latifah to hang with her and her new hubby on their honeymoon.

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On Solid Ground

Back on land, Keys sported her baby bump with elegant, casual style in a long bright yellow summer dress.

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Sporty Style

Alicia Keys looks great in a tube-top short jumper at 7 months pregnant coming off of a luxury yacht with her hubby Swizz Beatz and Beyonce and Jay-Z (not pictured) in NYC.

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Bumpin’ Around

Alicia Keys and baby jammed down with Lauryn Hill at the 7th Annual Rock The Bells festival on Governors Island on August 28, 2010 in New York City.

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Filled with Pride

Swizz Beatz looks adoringly at the mother of his unborn child at Keys’ annual Black Ball, which benefits her Keep a Child Alive foundation on September 30, 2010.

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Friendly Touch

Fellow singer and friend Usher touches Alicia’s tummy and wishes her congratulations at the Black Ball.

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Welcome to the Club

A proud father himself, Usher is excited for Alicia Keys to experience all the joys of parenthood.

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Stage Presence

Being 8 months pregnant didn’t stop Alicia from getting up on stage to sing “Empire State of Mind” with Jay-Z.

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Sisters with Voices

She kept doing her thing, performing a duet with the legendary Sade.

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Baby Talk

The mom-to-be chatted with new mommy Jennifer Hudson. We’re sure there was some real baby talk going on that night.

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Keep Strolling

Alicia Keys looked happy to stroll around NYC’s SoHo neighborhood in a grey onesie and a black leather jacket on October 13. Who knew she would give birth to her first child a few days later. Congratulations Alicia and Swizz!

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