Taylor Swift's 'heartwarming' dance with Alicia Keys' son Genesis, 10, at Grammys leaves fans in awe

A video of Taylor Swift dancing with Alicia Keys' son Genesis went viral, showing them holding hands and jumping during Shakira's performance
PUBLISHED FEB 5, 2025
Alicia Keys' 10-year-old son, Genesis, stole the spotlight by dancing with Taylor Swift at the 2025 Grammys (@therealswizzz/Instagram, Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Alicia Keys' 10-year-old son, Genesis, stole the spotlight by dancing with Taylor Swift at the 2025 Grammys (@therealswizzz/Instagram, Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Alicia Keys had a big night at the 2025 Grammys, winning the Best Musical Theater Album and the Dr Dre Global Impact Award. However, her 10-year-old son Genesis stole the show by dancing with pop icon Taylor Swift at the event.

Genesis and his brother Egypt, 14, accompanied their parents Keys, 44, and Swiss Beatz, 46, at the Crypto.com Arena on the night of Sunday, February 2, reported People.



 

Beatz later took to the social media platform Instagram to share some behind-the-scenes moments, showcasing his youngest having a ball with the stars of the music industry.

Taylor Swift attends the 67th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Taylor Swift attends the 67th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California (Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Genesis with Taylor Swift at 2025 Grammys

The rapper first uploaded the clip of Genesis and Taylor Swift holding hands and jumping up and down as Shakira performed on stage on his Instagram Stories with the caption, "Gen & @taylorswift jamming."

He also uploaded a picture where Egypt shows Swift something on his phone as Genesis stands wide-eyed between them.

Beatz uploaded both the captures, as well as others focusing on Genesis at the event in an Instagram carousel post, writing, "They asked for a Genesis Greatest Grammy moments zaaaaaa... This boy is something I swear."

Egypt Daoud, Swizz Beatz, Genesis Ali, Alicia Keys, and Terria Joseph attend the 67th GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Egypt Daoud, Swizz Beatz, Genesis Ali, Alicia Keys, and Terria Joseph attend the 67th GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

According to People, Beats and Keys posed for a family photo with their sons while they walked down the red carpet before the event. Later, Genesis accompanied his mother on stage while she received the Global Impact Award, and stood behind her wearing black sunglasses.


 
 
 
 
 
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Internet adores clip of Taylor Swift and Genesis

The clip of Genesis dancing with Taylor Swift at the Grammys melted the hearts of netizens across social media platforms. The following tweets on the topic demonstrate the predominant takes.

"Taylor is the lively celebrity white aunt in the industry," wrote a person.



 

"Lil bro is enchanted by her," shared another.



 

"Finally someone who matches her energy at award shows," noted a third.



 

"Pure joy! Taylor sharing a sweet dance moment with Genesis is absolutely heartwarming," expressed a fourth.



 

"This is the cutest thing of the entire night!" exclaimed a fifth.



 

"Thats soooooooo cutttttteee," quipped yet another with a gif.



 

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