Alicia Keys and Rapper Swizz Beats Expect First Child

Alicia Keys and Rapper Swizz Beats Expect First Child

A source close to R&B singer Alicia Keys and rapper/producer Swizz Beatz confirms that the couple are expecting their first child and planning to wed, reports People.com.

The musicians "are expecting a baby and are engaged to be married in a private ceremony later this year," reps for the couple said. "They're very happy , " Billboard says.

The couple has been dating since 2008 and is expected to marry in a private ceremony later this year, reports News.com.au.

Beatz, 31, whose real name is Kasseem Dean, has two sons from previous relationships.

The publicist did not mention the time when their child was expected, according to reports in Rediff.