I sit down with my mom, and she tells it ALL

Alicia reflects on her life and career after being named the number one certified, female R&B artist of the millennium. Taking us back to New York where it all began, Alicia candidly interviews her mom about the joys & hardships of raising the artist as a single mother. #NotedAliciaKeys #AliciaKeys #Skydive
Featuring NEW song “SKYDIVE”
Watch more from this series:
Episode 2: Being honest about my past wounds • My Father and I Get Re...
Episode 3: Me and Swizz are holding nothing back about our love • Me and Swizz are holdi...
Episode 4: Come make music with me in the Bahamas feat. JCole, Swae Lee and Raphael Saadiq • Inside Alicia Keys’ Ba...
0:00 Intro
1:15 Rewarded
4:50 Homecoming
10:13 A Mother’s Love
12:22 Family
15:16 Mother & Son

[@missezhoney2889]

Without even hearing her mom speak, you can just tell by the way Alicia carries herself w/such class, elegance, intelligence that she was raised by a phenomenal woman

[@barbryll8596]

Alicia's father sure missed out on knowing a beautiful, talented woman! Her mother is her biggest fan! Kudos for her strength 💪

[@boogitybear2283]

That’s because her Mom sharked Mud too much.

[@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587]

@Nathan Turner why should they?

[@ballershanelle]

There are a lot of male sperm donors who are shet human beings. Moreso, decide who and how they will be in someone's life. I don't give people excuses for being absent. U choose to not make something a priority. U choose the way u interact or not. Her dad can not want to be with the mom, even if it was a short lived affair but there is a child. His child to help raise and instill immeasurable traits and skills...so, yeah..her mom decided to have her and raise her. Period.

[@lytarshadavis2356]

Her farther has to feel like Shit that he missed raising her and not being there for her 😓😩 for sure he is seeing how talented and beautiful she is 🙏🏿

[@michaelsmith-ws2mb]

Her mother had to think about who the father was because she was dating several men at one time. U think that might have something to do with why he left.?He probably thought alicia wasn’t his. Easy to blame father but her mom was a fast ass.

[@nicoledavis6344]

Dad rolled out on a beautiful and extremely talented daughter…his loss. Mom raised a superstar all by herself ❤️💪🏾

[@RemyIssa]

Mothers will never abandon their children.🙏🙏

[@pamelaibarra790]

@@RemyIssa a REAL mother will never abandon their children. Neither will a REAL father. 100%! Unfortunately, some people are just donors and incubators.

[@kitfrew9983]

@What If Vocalz you're kidding it's par for the course with these men

[@kitfrew9983]

@What If Vocalz sorry about your mum x

[@RemyIssa]

@@pamelaibarra790 unfortunately big percentage of man are not taking the responsibility of being a real dad😞

[@richiestarks6163]

When Alicia’s mother said “nobody cares about me” I felt that. I have made my kids the most important in my life because the love is always unconditional. Adults value their own ego’s, Children value their parents opinions.

[@marlene5494]

Yes. Same.

[@charmcharmmadzy9170]

I second that

[@Khaanie]

Deeply felt that too

[@melindarussell1263]

I felt that too

[@julesjazzie]

I was a single parent and without any assistance from anyone. My son now have his own family and very successful in his career.

[@ms.ladysanders3939]

I'm sure SOMEONE helped along the way.

[@samkim3329]

My mom is white and we grew up “in the hood.” My mom is my everything. Especially as a woman in a mixed relationship being talked about by many that did not want to see a mixed couple. She had to be stronger, and not be a fool to those that wanted to bring her down. Now this was in the 70’s and 80’s and seeing a white woman with a black man brought pain from both sides. Thank God for her friends, and church. Much love to those that loved my family unconditionally!! Love comes in all colors and oh, what beauty God has made!! Bless you all!

[@deeznutz8320]

Black men and white women rarely work out thats why they are shunned. White Beckies with caramel color babies are single most of the time.

[@ninjacat4929]

@@deeznutz8320 Many times white men and women and black women and men couples don’t work out either , are they shunned too or is it just mixed couples you think should be shunned . If so that sounds pretty bigoted because what business would it be of anyone else !

[@houseofvenusMD]

@@deeznutz8320Mainly in the US. In Europe they're fine.

[@ninjacat4929]

@Question everything Don’t know about that but I still don’t think it’s anyone else’s business but their own !

[@Baboonfromdatoon]

Are you saying black men create single mothers? Whoa, racist!

[@maggienavarro2649]

I think it’s so hard when Alicia’s mother told her that she wanted to terminate her pregnancy, it broke my heart. Thank God she didn’t! We wouldn’t have had Alicia’s precious voice.

[@boxerfan2]

Imagine the millions that did not get to change the world. Never given the chance.

[@DaarkDestiny]

Her mother's strength of character is what shaped Alicia. Her mother is also an artist. Alicia's story is about her mother! Her mother knew she could do it and she worked her ass off to provide for her. And she was an only child as well. Who knows how her future could have turned out had she been one of multiple children. Her mother focused entirely on her and her creative outlet. This story is really about her mother and how much a woman can achieve when she believes she can! She set the tone for Alicia's whole life and future. And that's something so amazing I can't even fathom it! I've been a social worker, I've worked in the addiction field. Children who are unwanted by their parents suffer more than the average person can understand. And the system is so flawed that children and teens who grow up in foster care and state homes, suffer mercilessly! Less than 50% of children and teens who are raised in foster homes become productive citizens in adulthood because of the trauma they faced as a child. Not all children have a protector. My mother was going to abort me and all of my sisters when she found out she was pregnant and I wish she had! She scarred us all so badly we are all still floundering as adults. Still hurting from our childhood trauma and the things she did and allowed others to do to us. No human being deserves to grow up knowing their mother and or father is incapable of loving them. That's no kind of existence! And it sure isn't living if you ask me.

[@nkk_23]

@@boxerfan2 true, but if someone was never meant to be born, if that's the best choice for the mother, it's okay.

[@gailainsley6939]

@@boxerfan2 if the baby isn't here. It wasnt meant to be. Alicia's mother had that intuition and was proven right. The women that do not have that is usually because they know their path etc women are the most connected when pregnant so it is not an easy decision to make. If they did, believe that its because they felt it intuitively

[@scottd7222]

@@nkk_23 no it's not lol damn yall are cold baby murderers for convenience. If the baby wasnt meant to be the baby would of never been conceived.

[@debbieflaherty1975]

🙆🏻‍♀️ All I know is: When the DNA, of those two people, came together….they created ABSOLUTE PERFECTION! And look at Alicia’s babies!! 💕💕

[@ivyc3500]

Beautiful people.

[@Cease-ql4gk]

Her mother needs to be given her flowers 💐 For bringing up a humble, soulful, elegant and beautiful person who we all know as “Alicia Keys” Thank you for nurturing her into the woman she is. What would the world be like without her musical talent

[@darkcadence938]

Her music save me

[@diannh2894]

One thing I appreciate about Alicia is the realness in her skin, her body, etc. No make up and looks like no surgeries. Beautiful

[@eliaol4231]

She has a beautiful soul indeed, but she has make up on

[@JohnDoe-bi7yb]

@bleh it does matter because that’s what makes her special.

[@misbahuddinahmad2420]

9979k

[@pablodelorbe9600]

The only ugly thing about her is mr beats

[@susiepoo51]

With her gorgeous skin and attractiveness she doesn’t need anything.

[@bluerose9091]

My mother raised 3 of us by herself after kicking out our abusive dad. My mom is a strong woman who taught us to be independent like Alicia's mom. My mom has a beautiful voice and taught us music as well, but we all went into different career paths. Alicia's children are beautiful just like her and her mom.

[@ibanikakharkongor8347]

Same

[@msim28]

@@ibanikakharkongor8347 but was she strong enough to not choose him in the first place and choose the guy she had a chance with but didn't respect at the time...

[@vidyasagar2297]

N N my mom mom is the the way it was was so good day day day of of my the life life way and it's it's all the the same thing thing is is a the good good

[@RaiRaiBrown]

Alicia is an excellent mother to her children. She seems so kind, attentive, and cool.

[@12567NoYouCannot]

Just like her Mother was to her.

[@joycedominguez1828]

She beats them when you're not around

[@scottd7222]

Didnt see leave the baby daddy and cheat on her husband or some mess.

[@LuvKitKatt]

@@joycedominguez1828 😐😐

[@joycedominguez1828]

@@LuvKitKatt do u not know sarcasm?

[@lorettadavis6944]

Alicia, is so down to earth, she looks like her mom with the curly hair. Mothers are strong.

[@esme9644]

I agree with this statement. Alicia shows that she was raised to be a strong woman. Kudos to her mom. Mom is equally strong.

[@nelsonricardocosta]

bless all mothers!

[@SuperTruthful]

mothers have no choice but be strong or humanity wouldn't have survived...without mothers.

[@daniyahwebb2140]

@Best Movies she's not a black women.

[@luna.1409]

@@daniyahwebb2140 ?

[@JjBianca]

I admire her mother. She made it 🥂🖤

[@pauldavid8445]

Same here

[@pauldavid8445]

Hello beautiful, how are you doing today?

[@susanlopez8717]

I love Alicia's mothers honesty. God bless both of them

[@Tarasyoutube]

I love how candid your mom is about pregnancy, this is my story and society shames a woman for how pregnancy really goes!

[@charlottehanna790]

I'm confused.

[@cheeks6310]

You're right society does do that and it takes courage as a woman to speak the truth.

[@Tarasyoutube]

@@cheeks6310 ❤❤❤❤❤❤🌈🥰🌤🌟

[@REBECCAPGARZAMEV]

I’m soo happy she didn’t see abortion as an option

[@NMW80]

@@REBECCAPGARZAMEV same thank god she didn’t go through with it cos then her beautiful daughter would not be here.

[@KenDodd1317]

I always thought Alicia was special but but after watching this I realise just how really special she is. Her mum did a great job. ❤️

[@staceycameron4157]

"You did that." The look of pride on her mother's face, when she said that to her... F yes. ♥

[@繁栄恵]

Wow. Alicia's mum is so beautiful. She also has a great aura and is supportive. Anyone must love having a mum like her

[@shelbyw1761]

I pretty much cried this whole episode... The love and realness as being a woman and mother, most of the time feelings of not doing good enough for the life you have created. This just gave me peace, that one day, every sacrifice and hardship will turn out to be well worth it. Much love to you and yours ❤ P.S. I'm counting down the days until my daughter and I get to see you in Nashville. Thank you for being such an inspiration.

[@pauldavid8445]

Hello beautiful

[@pauldavid8445]

How are you doing today??

[@Just.Dr.Autumn]

As a mother, I have gladly sacrificed my dreams for my children to chase theirs. Because that’s the ultimate dream…watching your children have the opportunities you did Not.

[@entertainmeimboredplease4250]

Don't forget get about your dreams ✨ 😉

[@zacharyjones1285]

Its a choice, you have that opportunity to fulfill your dreams before you have kids!

[@nickknardirell9821]

Ohhhh my goodness yes!! It was an absolute pleasure, joy, honor, greatest blessing to be able to conceive, carry, birth and raise my two children! Now that they are grown the brakes are off for me. Leaps and bounds for my goals and dreams!

[@qwertyqwert2772]

Exactly.

[@yarilisrodriguez6220]

Amen

[@itzelmontalvo6645]

Alicia's parents were really good-looking, no wonder she came out that beautiful.

[@michaelinabowers8043]

I’ve always been a fan of Alicia there is something super genuine with her . I love her relationship with her mom . So sweet 🥰

[@nikkib3605]

Mom is a strong woman and she kept it very real. Love this!

[@karayourrealtorwhitesell]

Girl this made me cry… I feel so much of what your mother was saying. All of it. 💜

[@pauldavid8445]

Hi 🌻

[@trishah2145]

Oh man this reminds me of my own mom. Rest in paradise mom you were definitely mom and “dad” when dad was not there which was always. God bless all the single parents who are doing THE most! ❤️🙏🏻

[@LolaZ225]

May her soul rest in peace

[@lionheart4529]

I wanna say something negative to you soooo bad!!!

[@trishah2145]

@@lionheart4529 go ahead .... what’s stopping you?!

[@trishah2145]

@@LolaZ225 thank you ❤️

[@lionheart4529]

@@trishah2145 okay, well here goes nothing then. You wyt3 people kill me with the title of single parents being only for blk people. And yes I’m a racist if that’s what you want to call me.

[@Alvaro_Athletics]

I was a kid when she released her first album…I swallowed that album and till today I am in love with her music. Thank you Alicia for your company all these years

[@Sueveronica777]

Same!

[@iamshesheisme8954]

Beautifully put!!!

[@libertygiveme1987]

AC - You're a POET!!!! Oh how I LOVE POETS!!!!

[@juliusminaj]

Not swallowed it

[@shantebarze1068]

Wow, you were a babe. I was in HS been a fan of hers ever since.

[@wonderwoman1199]

Every musician I've met has very high respect for Alicia. And her fans just love her . She's a beautiful beautiful person.

[@kejahwifey]

Ok

[@brando3098]

You've never met no musicians and they are all sellout to satan

[@abdullayevtulkinjon8253]

@@brando3098 q

[@0207s_FINEST]

@@brando3098 🤣 I like your direct approach.

[@chloewareham-gordon8924]

She’s great! She graduated valedictorian from my high school a decade before I enrolled, but would always return to donate money to the school and even perform for us during assemblies ❤️

[@MrBrown-mw9il]

It was no mistake, it was suppose to happen this way. Thank You momma for staying focus with yourself and Alicia.

[@MyraDeshieldsFerrell]

Music allows us to emote all kind of feelings..I cried, laughed, danced, smiled repeat..music is a saving grace ..thanks for bearing your soul💜

[@jeffersonnascimento4204]

alicia is a true legend of her generation! so timeless and iconic

[@BellaIsMyBaby]

Couldn't agree more. Probably one of the best singers I have ever heard still listen to her after 20 years

[@chrisroyale7626]

It was sooooo dope to see her son playing the piano. I almost cried. It’s like The legacy lives on 😭

[@desbeleful]

Hoi Alicia I am big fan of you I love ❤️ your music God blessings you with the whole family from The Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@plantlove8921]

Omg me too!

[@chaoswitch1974]

Right?! He has it. It was simple, yet perfect. (The little one).. the older one has some serious talent.

[@BK-wm1tg]

Seriously, you almost cried lol

[@kareemcollymore8689]

@@desbeleful y

[@marilyntaylor223]

I am a single parent of 2 girls who are now in their 40s and this is an amazing story. I am so happy for this beautiful family. Stay well and thank you for sharing.

[@valerieshinia8526]

❤

[@averyfisher9967]

Oh boy this took me right down memory lane! I’m clueless why father’s choose to be absent in their children lives? They miss out on everything. The mothers really get stuck with everything, just to ensure the child is provided for. I’m clueless why anyone would give this significant moment Alicia shares with us🤷🏽‍♂️ this is absolutely beautiful 🙏🏽

[@maryjodamato5408]

Thank you Alicia..this is beautiful..and emotionel...made me cry..but in a happy way...its not easy to be a mother...its life..lots of love from a Sicilian Mom..💓

[@mattchu42069]

Lucky woman to have a mother like that. Some of us never had one. Enjoy every second with her. it's so nice seeing the kindness and appreciation u show her for the amazing job she did raising u. Great video.

[@sethspencer8867]

For real tho yes we had one but nothing like her mother. You know.

[@Beatdakotonaioi]

Not lucky but blessed

[@12567NoYouCannot]

mattchu42069: I am Sorry. I am with You in heart Space. My mother existed, but Mostly to do harm along with her entire family.

[@2222ela]

@@12567NoYouCannot same here

[@DessyFerdinandus]

@mattchu So true!

[@tamiweber7118]

Such a wonderful mother daughter relationship 💜 Alicia looks just like her mother 💟 Beautiful Family with a ton of talent 💜

[@Cynni393]

Yeah she gave Alicia her whole face

[@ariasworld9991]

Agree

[@ariasworld9991]

😍😍

[@marianildav]

So awsome for you to share this intemit family moment ❤️

[@pockahantiss]

It’s something about the age of 40. I’ve had so many women tell me that they feel “free”, and that they feel better than ever. Shoutout to my bestie in my head Ms. Alicia Keys! I’m smiling as I watch this clip. I’m now more motivated to be free, and take care of myself. Thanks Alicia!✊🏾✊🏾

[@felin_de_la_nuit]

Ten more years and I hope I'll be there 😌✌🏼💓

[@ladyvee95]

When you turn 40 you start to really see things for how they are ....Peace becomes important, and you start to realize you have more time behind you than you do in front of you ....You start to really live !!!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@reddfoxx2601]

@@ladyvee95 well spoken 👏

[@SageOfTruth1111]

I turned 40 this year and she is right as a mother and as a woman. I fell better then I ever did. And that I was never going to ever allow anyone to steal my time because it is precious you do realize how many years you have survived and much more you are blessed to have them.

[@pearlgirl5643]

@@SageOfTruth1111 41 and I agree 💯

[@Jessiethompson2007]

Thank you Alicia for this documentary on the in-depths of your personal life. This documentary is so beautiful and perfect and meaningful and made me think about my up bringing which wasn't the best and made me think about what I want in life and how I would like things to be in life. You are such an inspiration artist and human being that I feel like I connect to personally and mentally and emotionally and I really look up to you. Goodluck in the future with your career.

[@butterflyrose9679]

Love how Alicia teaches her sons. playing the piano. And share their love for music, these boys are both talented. You can tell she is a great mom. She was already very wise for her age when she was a young girl.. A Beautifull person inside & out. Her mom did a very good job raising her❣️

[@staceycameron4157]

"That was the beginning of me thinking 'no one cares about me''" That is the kiss of death. Depression. The only way to go from there. Inward. ♥

[@lunaraquarian2222]

I love the way she makes her mom feel good.

[@collinslange8867]

This song is so beautiful that it almost hurts a persons Soul from it

[@arelicalderon5550]

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[@KCNwokoye]

Gorgeous Alicia. She's always glowing. Such a powerful and gorgeous mom. Glad she's always honouring her mom.

[@BK-wm1tg]

Yeah, she’s totally phony and woke

[@The-Portland-Daily-Blink]

She seems so decent and kind. I’ve always loved her….

[@pauldavid8445]

Hello beautiful.

[@pauldavid8445]

How are you doing today?

[@Yokoriv]

What lovely family!!! Her mother was and is a beautiful woman. Alicia is a wonderful composer and singer and she looks like a great mother. I do like her, she's the best!!!!

[@ihyishathomas8084]

I love Alicia cuz she never forgets where she came from. She takes talents the next level smart sophisticated! Whatever she puts her voice on it's always a masterpiece.

[@lucindapeal8984]

Thanks, mama for raising such an inspirational woman. Alicia Keys you're a gem ❤❤🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷

[@AliciaKeys]

😘😘😘😘😘

[@dennasmith5209]

I love how transparent and real you both are. I see clearly how much love you decide to give back from the lack of love from your father but it inspired you rather than hindered you, but no one knows unless they have experienced it that it’s still a struggle everyday.

[@fawziamc799]

Alicia had a good role model while growing up and that's definitely her beautiful mother. Love conquers all. Always love and respect your children for you never know what their destiny holds. God Bless you and your family Alicia. Love you lots

[@beckynelson6786]

Mum sounds great.She really helped her daughter to be fulfilled.

[@chrystle4108]

so glad her mom stayed strong! & not only succeeded in her personal life, but also raised another beautiful, strong woman that loves her more than any man ever could, & that will take care of her now!

[@graceelizabeth9300]

Alicia relationship with her mother is very moving,it moves me to tears.its beautiful

[@abusadoruci]

One of those mothers that are mom, dad, best friend.....Carried the whole family by herself.

[@mulanimulani3483]

Let us understand the quality Alicia brought to to the culture of music. It is beautifully organic how she influences soul, jazz and r&b without conforming to the stereotypical ideas of how music should be or how music should sound for popularity as a result that is called selling your soul.

[@mpendakiswahili3053]

Well said sister.

[@iamthedreamer6237]

Its wonderful

[@darkcadence938]

She is very multi talented and is not jaded but passionate

[@MCR1565]

Wow! How amazing is this??? As a mother of 4 and seeing how Alicia’s mother always was there for her, it just really touches my soul. Just think. What if??? What if she chose a different “solution “ to her wonderful pregnancy. What if?? Some women will never have that option. My heart was touched by this story. So honest and so raw. Absolutely a beautiful thing life can be. It’s never easy but still astounding… my goodness. Tears of everything. I’m a huge fan! I always loved Alicia and now I love her mom and the courageous acts! Just wow! Thanks for sharing!💖💖💖

[@pauldavid8445]

Hello 🖐️

[@pauldavid8445]

Hope you're good today?

[@Rahbyn]

Oh how I wish my Dad was here for this amazing women and her continued journey in her greatness! He followed her from day one. I can recount the day he called me and said, "Baby girl you must check out this emerging artist named Alicia Keys. She has something special...she is walking in a legend!" He spoke truth, as usual. Alicia became a staple in our Saturday music rotation. Grace & Peace beautiful spirit!

[@malovina]

💜

[@igcriptic9806]

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[@latashaalston4350]

Sorry for you and your family's loss

[@BK-wm1tg]

What amazing woman? She just makes music and Market it and gullible people suck up this garbage

[@maghenshaw8717]

My father loved her too, he was a bass player, I played piano....we'd play together, I miss that. I know he's w us spiritually, but his physical presence is greatly missed.

[@AlohaAmie]

Alicia has such a beautiful aura, I can almost feel her spirit. She just radiates love and light and I love that!! Thank you for this video queen.

[@BellaIsMyBaby]

Yes! filled with endless love. ....esp when she hosted for the Emmys or VMAs! I forget, but you can feel her positivity (it literally radiates) & its inspiring! She's carefree & just like idk strong yet so soft & sweet. "If I ain't got you"..….is my number one song if I'm singing lol

[@AM-yc5tf]

Sometimes when a parent doesn’t show up for us, like your Dad, it’s a blessing in disguise. Your life may have taken an entirely different path and we would have never been blessed to know Alicia Keys. Thankful to hear your story, such a wonderful role model for young women.

[@valerieshinia8526]

Facts

[@theTruthSeekerishere]

Very true

[@alpacino3059]

This man was not able to take his responsablity but her mother gave her all love that she needs respect.

[@theninjacat7200]

Alicia summed it up so well...'whenever someone doesn't show up for you...it hurts'. Her father walking away was a feeling which stayed but music helped her to survive.

[@laurasimpson7211]

So sweet Alicia recognizes her mom was her Everything, Her Rock Star! So happy she ended up like she did so she could give back to the mom that adored her!

[@StorytellerJobe]

I cry everytime i see Alicia with her sons because I want this so much.

[@LisaWhitehorn]

You will have it! Speak it into existence! Be blessed!

[@collins5147]

God got you.

[@StorytellerJobe]

@@collins5147 Thank you so much Collin.

[@posjaboateng5556]

You will have it ... believe and have faith keep praying dear

[@diamondis4ever]

I love Alicia Keys music, always have. But I just realized that Im in Love with Alicia, the person. Not literally in love, but who she is, is so amazing. That positive uplifting energy every time I see her is irreplaceable. Her husband and children are some of the luckiest people in the world to experience her on a daily. I know she aint perfect, but she isnt too far behind it.

[@blessingscomewithpatience]

She is absolutely beautiful inside and out. You can just tell that her beauty radiates from within. She is definitely inspiration and has a musical talent like no other.

[@blacksheepchild4999]

Agreed 1000%

[@isaparzanelatto9442]

You're a beautiful person inside and outside. I love your music.❤❤❤

[@blacksheepchild4999]

@@geejoe9817 is you broke

[@MariaFernandez-vv2qx]

I truly respect and admire Alicia’s mother for raising her so well. Alicia is humble, tenacious, down to earth, caring and compassionate to say the least!! Not to mention that she’s a fantastic mother, wife, daughter and artist!! I myself and my 4 siblings were raised by a marvelous and loving single mother who knew no English, but insisted that we as kids always remember our humble beginnings and NEVER forget where we came from- Mexico. To always speak our 1st language and be proud of our heritage. She was a foster mom for 20 years and some of the kids( adults) would come to visit. Oh how I miss my madre linda, see you when the Lord comes for me Pepita!!!💜💜💜

[@lisamaples2]

This was beautiful, thank you Alicia and family ❤️❤️ May God continue to bless your family 🙏🏽

[@megan8832]

Your son is so talented and you seem so wise and like you have such a calming energy

[@lauramcintosh6821]

Thank you for sharing part of your life story, it was very inspiring. Your mom is a superwoman. I love her personality, she beat the odds and raised a strong, intelligent, independent, beautiful, talented woman single-handedly. You definitely took after her. God's blessings.

[@lynneleeluckdowsing6654]

This video has given me a new respect and affection for her.

[@PK-zf3ir]

This was beautiful from start to finish and I cried throughout the whole thing 😭❤️

[@fredyvergara7597]

My queen hello Babe

[@2Mushy]

Is anyone else just basking in her truthful soul? I love her being so true!

[@Doesntmatter20]

Best things come out of some form of misery. As a mixed child growing up without my dad, I understand… 36 years old almost and blessed with stability and my own hubby for 11 years now

[@robhill9989]

That’s what keeps me going, knowing that the world is betting on me to be another statistic. Not me baby. Daddy’s coming home as long it’s up to him.

[@Doesntmatter20]

@@robhill9989 😚👍🏼 it is up to us to break the cicle! We are not meant to repeat the mistakes of our parents, we can choose 😀 and I am happy my brother is a good husband and my sister a good mom ; and this despite our upbringing or absent father 😉

[@calistafalcontail]

Congratulation and may God bless you (even more).

[@pratimasarkarsarkar6776]

@@robhill9989 I to t ft to

[@godanddevil.5331]

GOLD AND SILVER PRICE IS DROPPING BECAUSE ALL EQUITY STOCK COMPANYS GONE BANKRUPT THEY ARE SELLING THEIR GOLD RESERVES...... ....

[@michaeltheewolf]

Wow the honesty of her mother to her is amazing and the freedom to ask your mother real questions is beautiful!!

[@jeancharles7657]

I was about to cry when she said" I've never made a living in theater..." I couldn't hold it anymore when she said " nobody cares about me" And I realized that it's been like that almost every corner of this freaking world.

[@winonabannon8556]

I just loved this! So beautiful, from Mother to Daughter, Mother to sons. A lovely story!

[@markaralvin5545]

Hello Winona

[@sugargirlbaptiste686]

Nice! I love when the mom says “I did not know how to be a mom”. I would tell my sons “y’all didn’t come with instructions “. First time moms never know. 🤗

[@AZheatherrr]

Even 5th time moms don’t know. I have five and I fail them every day, I haven’t provided them the life I wish I could. And I’m mentally checked out half the time because of the pain inside me. I provide for them and I work hard but this video made me cry because I want my kids to have a mom like these women are. But after years of abuse by their dad, I am now just so disconnected and not the mom I once was. It makes me so sad. Please pray for me. I want to be better but all I can do is work and I feel like such a failure.

[@AZheatherrr]

@Nas Kane Thank you for the heartfelt words of encouragement and support. Some days I feel I’m doing amazingly well and other days I beat myself up to no end. I realize much of the negative self talk has to do with the abuse and things he has done/said to me over the course of 20 years. I have worked on my mindset tremendously, which is how I was able to finally break free, but I think because of the many positive changes I made, I just falsely believed my healing was done… when I first got away, I went through a period of strength and resilience that made me and my kids so proud and when I’m hit with low points- I suddenly am reminded I still have so far to go and it’s almost shocking for me to realize that as far as I’ve come- my journey will never be complete. Please know that your message has really uplifted and inspired me. ❤️ I hope you have a beautiful day!

[@blackfeminity9833]

@@AZheatherrr omg 😱 you’re such a great mom! The fact that you’re taking note of these things while their young! All i ever wanted my mom to do was acknowledge her mistakes NOT BE PERFECT and just keep trying not once did she ever do that! If you were my mother I’d be thankful! Enjoy these days pretty soon you’ll be an empty nester missing these young days! I know it’s hard but breathe 🧘‍♀️ God has got you and tune into Joyce meyers she talks about battle field of the kind it helps.

[@AZheatherrr]

@@blackfeminity9833 I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to share this insight from a different perspective and for such an encouraging/uplifting message ❤️❤️❤️ This means the world to me! I used to listen to Joyce, I’ll start again- she is awesome!

[@katricejohnson6164]

Exactly

[@marylavetta8136]

Sis, now we see where your confidence and determination comes from. Your mom is such an amazing being! You are truly blessed! I will say, you are about to disrupt the charts with this one! So far I am LOVING every minute of it! Job well done!! You are killin' it!!

[@sarapujols350]

Every parent wants their child to have a better upbringing than they did. I'm sure Alicia's mom is happy that Alicia is able to provide the two-parent household to her sons that couldn't be afforded to her. Every child deserves to grow up with both parents. Bravo to momma Alicia for choosing life and giving us the gift of Alicia Keys!

[@lessismore8533]

Amen to this

[@Kre8tif]

OMG a tearjerker. Goes to show that all it takes is one parent to love a child for them to thrive. That mother so loved her child that the child could love her children

[@auntiesaucie8176]

The tenderness between her & her family is so touching. Continued blessings.

[@itzelmontalvo6645]

Her mom was stunning when she was young, I can see where Alicia gets her looks from.

[@Girlforaction]

She basically spit herself out,lol.

[@justines1919]

It’s kind of sad that people say comments like this like she’s no longer beautiful. Can elders be stunning in their own right?

[@Araweelo]

Her dad looks gorgeous too

[@DefenderOfTheEnd]

@@justines1919 no looks fade old people are not attractive.

[@janetownley]

@@justines1919 Oh come on.. we old people know perfectly well we were especially gorgeous when we were young.

[@sharesecombs3931]

As a single mother raising my 13yr old daughter I thank you for sharing this! Like your Mom I try to help her find her " Muse" as well. Thank you for inspiring Us Both to continue "Shinning At Full Wattage"🔥💃🎹🎶🙏💕

[@QueenQueenly]

My beautiful look alike😍. I cried watching this documentary. I will never understand how a man can walk out on his child. They miss out on so much. She was a great mother. I am a big fan of Alicia. So beautiful. So talented. So pure. She is a living Legend. There will never be any other Alicia. Thank you for allowing us to take part in this personal life documentary ❤️

[@nikkisepolen244]

She's a fabulous human, true definition of a Queen.

[@pauldavid8445]

Hello 🖐️

[@MariaLopez-dq8rn]

Alicia is such a powerful and inspirational woman. We can see she stems from her brave and strong mother. It is beautiful to see women rising despite having gone through tough childhood experiences

[@freshprinceshaun]

You can tell her kids, music, her mother, husband is her life 💯💯💯😍😂 I LOVE IT

[@lavedadavis818]

Triggering. Profound. Honest. Useful. Vulnerable. Heartbreak is real. And I know heartbreak. Thanks for these insights. Blessings continued.

[@creationist3]

I’m 24, a mom of 2 Iv been ill with a nasty cold not wanting to do anything called into work yesterday but idk watching this just kinda cured me in a way like to remember I gotta keep going! For me and my babies!!! This is super powerful and motivating

[@TeeLovingLife]

Keep going mom..keep going!!

[@teddlynsterling641]

You're going to be ok mommy

[@brando3098]

Take some vitamin c manuka honey with warm peppermint tea and keep it moving lady.

[@cfox188]

From one mom of 2 to another, U GOT THIS!! You're doing a great job, u are a QUEEN and no one is perfect 🖤🖤

[@lynngent7563]

Keep going! Praying for you x

[@DivinelyGodess]

Your Mom did an amazing job just like the millions of moms who have done the hardest job of raising a child alone! Your kids are lucky and cute! God bless your family!

[@karenmackie9665]

Goosebumps and tears. What an eye opener to your beginnings. Love your mother! ❤️

[@almondkissed3794]

God . After all these years she’s still drop dead gorgeous🥰 !! As if Father Time hasn’t spun the block on her yet 😂😭

[@DesiLu4Life]

I ❤️ how the children are musically inclined like their parents (and grandma).

[@donnaryland9976]

I’ve always said if u can have people there to help u raise your children while u make your dreams come true that’s great. Everyone should fulfill their dreams ! As long as your children aren’t suffering mentally or physically that a blessing! I’ve always love Alicia, she’s a gorgeous young lady with a beautiful voice ! Love her music. Your mom was stunning when she was young & still now!!!!! Omg you have the exact mouth as her. When u guys form your words it’s identical!! U definitely got your looks from momma bear!!!!

[@indrimutia2543]

I Love your mom, she is like an angel without wings, she was fight everything only for raised you, beautiful relationship between you and mom

[@JohnSBlake]

I'm crying my eyes out. I was raised in LES. My mom tried. She lost her mind when I was a teen. She ended up in prison. I just love that y'all made it.

[@cheryls.booker3336]

Your mother’s transparency is inspiring! Thank you for sharing!

[@Celineday]

I love that Egypt is following his mother’s passion! ❤️ warms my heart 🥰

[@saundracoveal2752]

I absolutely love how Alicia loves life! She’s beautiful inside and out❤️🥰

[@BK-wm1tg]

Nope, she’s grifting music and you suck it up like a gullible child

[@vikingdogmanship]

After all these years it is nice to finally meet your mother. She did a great job❤

[@Art.5.3.85desim]

She is incredibly strong and soft , she's balance ❤love you , inspire !

[@mamat8184]

There are days when you just need Alicia. For me, an old white lady, those days have become more frequent. I thank you for being there for me, Alicia, and for sharing God's gift to you.

[@jonathankim6755]

Such a beautiful comment, it moved me thank you.