KASSEEM DEAN JR CELEBRATES HIS 18TH BIRTHDAY WITH A BIG SURPRISE FROM SWIZZ BEATZ, MASHONDA AND ALICIA KEYS

Kasseem Dean Jr., the son of producer Swizz Beatz and singer Mashonda Tifrere, officially turned 18 on Sunday—and his family made sure the milestone was unforgettable. Taking to Instagram, Swizz Beatz shared photos and videos from the special day, along with a touching message for his son. He wrote, “HAPPY BIG 18th Birthday to Kasseem Dean JR @yayachronicles. We love you and celebrate you on this day and everyday young King. Keep going, don’t stop.” Beatz revealed that the family had been keeping a major secret under wraps: Kasseem’s acceptance to NYU! “The amazing part was he didn’t know he was accepted—we saved the news for his Bday,” Swizz shared. Mashonda, Kasseem’s mom, also marked the occasion with a sweet tribute. “18 years have passed, and my excitement for you remains as strong as ever. It has been a true pleasure to witness your growth and transformation into a remarkable young man,” she wrote. Reflecting on the big NYU surprise, she added, “Keeping the news about NYU under wraps was quite a challenge; we wanted to surprise you on your birthday, surrounded by family. Your life is a profound blessing to all of us. Now, it’s GO TIME, time to...