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Alicia Keys‘ parenting gimmicks earned fans’ admiration following her sons’ reaction to a pre-birthday surprise changing most netizens’ perception of celebrity kids. Alicia’s eldest son Egypt Daoud Dean turns thirteen on Saturday, October 14. Ahead of his big day, the crooner and her husband Swizz Beatz decided to give him a pre-birthday surprise in the guise of a trip to San Francisco to watch his favorite team, the Golden State Warriors face off against the Los Angeles Lakers. The trip also included a stop on the court with his favorite athlete Steph Curry.
Alicia Keys’ Day Out With Her Sons
Alicia Keys documented the most amazing moments from the family outing, including a shoutout from her kids. Taking to Instagram, the proud boy’s mom shared the clip, which featured every amazing bit, from Egypt’s waking hour to his final gesture of appreciation. The video began with Alicia Keys, clad in a white crop top holding up the camera to her face as she whispered the planned surprise, saying,
“So it’s Egypt’s birthday next week and this weekend we’re surprising him by going to see the Warrior’s game in San Francisco. He is a Curry fanatic. And he doesn’t know. So excited.”
The clip cut to Egypt’s room as Alicia walked into the sleeping soon-to-be teenager. After asking if he was ready for a new adventure, the youngster awoke with a smile, stretching on his bed. The boy responded in the affirmative, admitting he had no idea where they planned to go. Next, the video showed Alicia Keys, her husband Swizz, and their two kids Egypt and Genesis-Ali in a car, making faces at the camera.
After the car trip, the quad ended up on a private plane. The fun video captured the moment Egypt’s face lit up in excitement upon realizing they were headed to San Francisco. The video then showed the family at the games, posing for selfies in the filled-up arena. At some point, Alicia Keys’ kids flashed their branded jerseys as the family exchanged pleasantries with some top shots.
Following a wonderful game that saw the Warriors defeat the Lakers, Alicia Keys’ sons sat down for a treat with some iconic figures. Cheered on by the likes of rapper Earl Stevens, LeBron James, and Steven Curry, the celebrant blew out his candles. Alicia led the birthday song, with the others joining in. As the song continued in the background, a carousel of photos flashed through the screen, showing moments from their weekend fest.
The Dean Kids Impresses With Grateful Hearts
The video also captured the moment Alicia Keys’ kids got to meet Steve Curry, excitedly exchanging hugs and handshakes. After their exciting day out, the crooner interviewed Egypt who looked elated holding a pair of signed kicks by Steph. Upon asking how he felt, the youngster blurted out his appreciation, admitting the experience was great. Specially thanking his parents, he admitted to “waiting for this for a long time.” Asked when las he saw Steph, Egypt said,
“It’s been four years since I actually shook his hands, done something with him. It’s one in a million. I really appreciate it.”
Alicia turned the camera to her younger son, asking if he loved it. The boy said yes, describing seeing Curry as the best thing. He went on to appreciate the opportunity to see LeBron, watch his favorite team win the game, and enjoy “the best of the best” surprise. The video ended with Egypt screaming his thanks to his parents and everyone who made the big surprise possible.
The post left fans gushing about Alicia Key’s sons and how humble and well-mannered they proved to be, a far cry from most celebrity kids. Commending the crooner’s parenting excellence, one fan wrote,
“Their kids seem to be among the most humble and least spoiled of a lot of celeb kids these days. Love to see it.”
Another fan agreed saying,
“Your children are humble and grateful. Shout out to mom and dad.”
Another wrote,
“You’ve raised some well-behaved lil men. Your family is beautiful.”
More fans sang the praise of the youngsters, dishing out accolades to the amazing parents. Meanwhile, many reflected on how much the kids have grown since Alicia Keys and her husband welcomed them in 2010 and 2014 respectively.