Carolyn Robertson
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It's another boy for singer Alicia Keys!
The Grammy-winner and her husband of 4 years Swizz Beatz welcomed their second son together on Saturday, December 27 - just a few days ahead of her New Years Eve due date. The baby was born at 1:52am weighing 6lbs 5oz.
The couple, who are already parents to 4-year-old Egypt Daoud, took to Instagram to share their happy news, both sharing a photo of two tiny footprints along with the caption, “The joy of joy is joy!! It’s a boy. We are so grateful!! #blessings!!”
The birth announcement also revealed their new son's name: Genesis Ali Dean. Hopefully big brother Egypt isn't too heartbroken that they didn't go with his suggestion of Prince Eric or Ariel!
Genesis tends to be more popular for baby girls than boys, but it works for either gender. No word just yet on what prompted Alicia and Swizz's pick, but it sounds like the 'Girl on Fire' singer is drawn to names that she has a strong personal connection to. Explaining why she chose the unusual name Egypt, she's said, “I took an important trip for myself to Egypt. There were a lot of things that needed to change. I was not as experienced then, so I felt close to a breakdown. I went to Egypt, and I went alone. I sailed down the Nile and I saw the temples, the tombs, and the pyramids. It was powerful. It was very Cleopatra. When we found out I was pregnant, my husband said, ‘Egypt was such an important time for you. That really changed your life. Wouldn’t that be amazing as a name?’ Once he said that, I was like, ‘Yes.’ ”
We'll have to wait to find out what inspired the musical mama to the name Genesis. In the meantime, though... do you like their pick?
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