Swizz Beatz Stands Up For Alicia Keys
Ever since Alicia Keys‘ Lenny Letter hit the internet, with the singer proclaiming she will be makeup free from now on, people have had a lot to say.
While on the VMAs white carpet this past Sunday, the 35-year-old continued her au naturel mission.
So, of course, a parade of both hate and praise came pouring in.
The 15-time Grammy winner took to Twitter, where she shared a selfie, saying she’s not anti-makeup:
Alicia’s husband, mega-producer Swizz Beatz, rushed to his wife’s defense, saying, “Why are you mad at someone who decided not to put makeup on their face?”
Way to stand by your woman.
UP NEXT: Tia Mowry Discusses Raising Black Son
Tia Mowry Discusses Raising Black Son
As part of Tia Mowry‘s Carefree partnership, the actress spoke candidly about the challenges of raising a Black son in this country.
“I have a son who is Black and who is going to be growing up in a society such as this. It’s a conversation that I have with my husband all the time about, what are we going to tell Cree?” the 38-year-old tells Vibe.
She believes talking to kids about these issues should happen sooner than later:
“You tell them early,” she says. “And what’s interesting is, I’m comfortable speaking about this because my dad’s White and my mom’s Black, so my point is that I see two sides. Growing up, when I was in my mom’s house, I just saw my mom. I just saw my dad. But it was after I was called a name, which was the n-word when I was in third grade, I went home, I told my mom and that’s when she had to say, ‘Look, Tia, you’re black, your dad’s white’ … But again, I credit my mom and my dad to … I was 8! Third grade. We had to have the conversation. I think you should talk about it, you know? Because it’s the reality of the situation.”
Do you agree with this straight-forward approach to parenting?
UP NEXT: Gladys Knight To Sue Son After Restaurant Raid
Gladys Knight To Sue Son After Restaurant Raid
Gladys Knight is reportedly suing her son so he won’t be able to use her face and name for his restaurant business anymore, TMZ reports.
The singer granted son Shanga Hankerson permission to use her name and likeness in 1999, but after the restaurant was raided because of shady business dealings, she fittingly wants to be disconnected from the whole chicken and waffles franchise.
The 72-year-old has also requested that any memorabilia hanging in the restaurants be returned.
Looks like Gladys is jumping ship — and rightfully so.
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