Mother is of Puerto Rican and Italian descent. Father is African-American.
Accepted by Columbia University at age 16, but dropped out to pursue her music career.
Named one of People Magazine's "Breakthrough Stars of 2001".
Was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People by People Magazine in 2002.
Wrote her first song at the age of 14. Began to play the piano at 7. Still lives in New York. Was the first artist to sign with J Records. Her grandmother on her mother's side is of Puerto Rican descent. Appeared on Vibe cover, Vanity Fair music issue, SevenTeen Magazine, Teen Magazine. Is currently on tour in Europe. Her next album is going to be coming out next January.
Appeared on the covers of Vibe, Vanity Fair, SevenTeen, and Teen magazines.
Began to play the piano at age 7.
Lives in New York City.
Was the first artist to sign with J Records.
Wrote her first song at the age of 14.
Her maternal grandmother is of Puerto Rican descent.
Graduated a performing arts high school at age 16.
Is a honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. (2004)
Before coming up with the last name Keys, she had at one point considered calling herself Alicia Wild.
Won the award for Best R'n'B at the 2004 Mtv Europe Music Awards.
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