From the beginning, I've had to juggle and weigh the silly things people say - and I've learnt that they're meaningless, and they're mostly inaccurate. So I don't worry about it, because there's nothin' for me to deal with. Alicia Keys begindealhave share on social
I'm not ashamed of what I am and that I have curves and that I'm thick. I like my body. Alicia Keys ashamedbodycurve Change image and share on social
I grew up in a pretty tough neighborhood. Alicia Keys growneighborhoodpretty Change image and share on social
Things can be really empty in this world, and I don't just mean the music world. It can become a very meaningless place if you don't really understand: 'who am I? Why am I here? What am I doing?' To feel fulfilment and have a deeper level of understanding, personally, that is the most important thing. Alicia Keys deepemptyfeel share on social
I find myself to be truly primal and passionate. Everything I do comes from a primal place. Alicia Keys findpassionateplace Change image and share on social
To be able to help a 13-year-old kid from the Bronx follow her dreams just by letting her know she's not forgotten in this crazy world - that's why I got involved with Frum Tha Ground Up. Alicia Keys bronxcrazydream Change image and share on social
I see what happens when one gets very attached to material things. That's just not what my life is. Alicia Keys attachlifematerial Change image and share on social
I'm the cofounder of Keep a Child Alive. We provide medicine for families affected by HIV and AIDS in places like Africa and India. Alicia Keys affectafricaaid Change image and share on social