Alicia Keys recently made an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and she had some interesting and adorable stories to share. The multi-talented artist and mother talked about her son’s obsession with Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish.
Keys began by updating Fallon on her kids, Egypt and Genesis. Egypt, who is 13 years old, continues to impress with his piano skills and passion for basketball and writing. Genesis, on the other hand, is busy making friends, including none other than Taylor Swift herself. Keys shared a cute video of Genesis flirting with Taylor when he was just 3 years old at the iHeart Radio Music Awards. It’s clear that Genesis has great taste in friends and music superstars.
But it doesn’t stop there. Genesis is now obsessed with Billie Eilish and has been begging Keys to let him leave her a voice message. Keys joked about her son’s persistence and the message he wanted to leave, expressing his desire to be friends with Billie and his love for her music. After days of hounding his mother, Genesis got his wish and left a voice message for Billie. However, he didn’t stop there. He continued to bother Keys, asking if Billie had responded. It’s clear that Genesis is a big fan and just as persistent as his mother.
Keys also took the opportunity to talk about her new Broadway show, “Hell’s Kitchen.” She has been working on the project for 13 years, considering it her first child. The show is a dream come true for Keys and a tribute to her mother, who introduced her to the theater community and inspired her love for performing arts. “Hell’s Kitchen” is a reflection of Keys’ experiences growing up in New York City.
During the interview, Fallon praised Keys’ talent and the incredible music in the show. The audience was treated to performances of some of Keys’ biggest hits, including “Fallin’,” “No One,” “Girl on Fire,” “If I Ain’t Got You,” and “Empire State of Mind.” Lin-Manuel Miranda, sitting in front of Fallon, marveled at Keys’ extensive repertoire and couldn’t help but show his enthusiasm throughout the performance.
Keys also addressed the fact that her husband, Swizz Beatz, isn’t a big fan of musicals. She wrote “Hell’s Kitchen” with him in mind, wanting to create a show that even non-musical lovers like him could enjoy. With a compelling storyline, powerful music, and talented cast and crew, the show promises to captivate audiences of all tastes.
As the interview wrapped up, Keys expressed her gratitude towards the director, Michael Greif, the writer, Kris Diaz, the choreographer, Camille Brown, and the talented Maleah Joi Moon, who is a breakout star in the show.
It’s clear that Alicia Keys is not only a musical powerhouse but also a devoted mother and visionary artist. With her Broadway debut and her children’s budding relationships with music superstars, it’s safe to say that Keys is living her dreams and spreading joy through her work.
