by Nekesa Mumbi Moody
AP Music Writer
NEW YORK (AP)—Alicia Keys is in a motherhood state of mind: She’s pregnant with her first child.
The Grammy Award-winning R&B singer has been dating producer Swizz Beatz, who has written hits for Beyonce, Jay-Z and others. They’re engaged to be married at a private ceremony later this year.
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ENGAGED—In this March 15 photo, recording artist Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz attend Niche Media’s annual Gotham Gala in New York.
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Representatives for the couple confirmed the news May 27.
Keys last year teamed up with Jay-Z for a hit song about New York called “Empire State of Mind.” She’s among a string of international artists slated to perform at a June 10 concert to mark the start of the World Cup soccer tournament in South Africa.
Beatz has been married before and has two sons.