Interesting Facts About Alicia Keys You Need To Know

Birth Day

January 25th, 1981

Birth Place

Manhattan, New York, USA

Age

Zodiac Sign

Aquarius

She was accepted by Columbia University at age 16, but dropped out to pursue her music career.

She was named one of People Magazine's "Breakthrough Stars of 2001".

She was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People by People Magazine in 2002.

She appeared on the covers of Vibe, Vanity Fair, SevenTeen, and Teen magazines.

She began to play the piano at age seven.

She wrote her first song at the age of 14.

She graduated a performing arts high school at age 16.

Before coming up with the last name Keys, she had at one point considered calling herself Alicia Wild.

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