The Celebrity Truth

Music producer Swizz Beatz has come to the defense of Alicia Keys, after reports surfaced claiming that she is responsible for the breakup of his marriage to his wife of almost five years.

The New York Daily News states that Swizz’s wife Mashonda “has had enough. She put her career on hold to be a wife and mother. She’s tired of pretending she’s deaf, dumb and blind to what’s going on. She can’t believe how disrespectful Alicia is being.”

However, a statement released by Swizz – real name Kasseem Mike Dean – to Usmagazine says, “I can no longer ignore the harmful rumors, that my friend Alicia Keys is in any way linked to my marital circumstances or to the decision that [my wife] Mashonda and I have made to separate.

“I am disappointed that some have chosen to try and tarnish Alicia’s reputation by irresponsibly implicating her in a situation that she has absolutely nothing to do with.”

He continues, “This experience has been one of the most difficult times in my life, and as was stated when we announced our separation several months ago, I ask that you continue to respect my privacy in dealing with this personal matter.”

Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures.

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