Alicia Keys Welcomes Baby #2

December 28, 2014

Genesis Ali Dean, the singer’s second baby boy with music producer husband Swizz Beatz, was born on Saturday, Dec. 27, according to Us Weekly.

Keys posted a picture of her little boy’s footprints and name, along with this caption on Instagram: “The joy of joy is joy!! It’s a boy!! we are so grateful!! #blessings!!”

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The little boy was born at 1:52 a.m. and weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces. He joins big brother Egypt, 3.

The “Girl on Fire” singer, 33, announced in July that she and Beatz, 35, were expecting again via Instagram. “Happy Anniversary to the love of my life @therealswizzz!!” she captioned a photo of her baby bump.

Photos: Getty (top); Instagram via Alicia Keys (bottom)

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