Swizz Beatz and his ex-wife Mashonda marked a special milestone on Monday, sharing birthday messages on Instagram as their son Kasseem Dean Jr. turned 19.
Swizz Beatz kicked off the celebrations with a message addressed directly to his teen.
“It’s a real one Birthday. Happy Birthday Kasseem Dean JR. Keep going King we love you beyond the MAX!! It’s a true honor to have a son like you. Thank you for choosing me to be your dad. @yayachron BIG 19. Let’s gooooooooooooooooooooooo………..” he wrote.
Mashonda also marked the occasion with her own post and reflected on her experience watching her son grow.
“Whenever I hear this song, particularly the first verse, I think of you. @yayachron. Happy Birthday my beautiful Violet in the Sun.
It has been a true privilege to be your mother, to observe your growth and to see you navigate the world with such grace and insight. I express my gratitude to God for you countless times each day. Always by your side, I’ll be here for you through it all.”
The tributes didn’t stop there. Alicia Keys, who is married to Swizz Beatz, also shared a message for Kasseem Jr. In her post, she expressed how grateful she is to be his “Umi” or bonus mom.
“Happy born day to our young king @yayachron!! Your journey is incredible!!! I see you so focused, so steady and so ready for the world! You are thriving and handling all that you are doing with grace, strength, kindness, and brilliance! You continue to amaze me!! Keep being the light! This is just the beginning. You are purpose, power and compassion all in one! So grateful to be your Umi.”
Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys married in 2010 and share two children, Egypt Daoud and Genesis Ali. Swizz is also father to Prince Nasir, Kasseem Dean Jr., and Nicole.
