{
  "id": 15073780,
  "title": "Swizz Beatz Reveals Michael Jackson Had a Crush on Alicia Keys: ‘I Think Janet Was the One That Told A.K.’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/swizz-beatz-reveals-michael-jackson-had-a-crush-on-alicia-keys-i",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T00:04:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/swizz-beatz-michael-jackson-crush-alicia-keys-1236362241/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Swizz Beatz recently revealed that Michael Jackson had a crush on his wife, Alicia Keys. The two musicians met at Jackson's house shortly before his death in 2009. Swizz found the situation \"cool\" and set up a meeting between the two artists, seeing it as an opportunity for them to bond as fans of each other. Michael Jackson was reportedly excited about the meeting, displaying his kids and discussing his upcoming tour. Swizz also mentioned that Jackson's Jamaican personal chef prepared a delicious jerk lobster dish during their gathering. Despite Jackson's initial reluctance to accept the Thriller plaques Swizz offered, he ultimately accepted them, appreciating the gesture.",
  "summary": "The Bronx beatmaker thought is was cool, so he set up for Alicia and Michael to meet at the King of Pop's house.",
  "key_points": [
    "Michael Jackson had a crush on Alicia Keys.",
    "Swizz Beatz set up a meeting between the two artists.",
    "Jackson accepted Thriller plaques despite initial reluctance."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Swizz Beatz acting as a musical intermediary highlights how personal connections between industry icons can foster unexpected professional bonds and shared moments of mutual admiration.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}