Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American recording artist, musician and actress. She was raised in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan in New York by her single mother, where Keys made a television appearance on The Cosby Show at the age of four. She attended Professional Performing Arts School and graduated at 16. She later attended Columbia University before dropping out to pursue her music career. Keys released her debut album with J Records, having had previous record deals first with Columbia and then Arista Records.
Alicia Keys - Beautiful Shoot at 2009 BET Awards
Alicia Keys - Beautiful Shoot at 2009 BET Awards
Alicia Keys - Beautiful Shoot at 2009 BET Awards
Alicia Keys - Beautiful Shoot at 2009 BET Awards
Alicia Keys - Beautiful Shoot at 2009 BET Awards
