Kasseem Dean Jr. learned the news of a lifetime during the holiday season after finding out that he was accepted to New York University on his 18th birthday. Helping Kasseem Dean Jr. celebrate the achievement was his dad Swizz Beatz, mom Mashonda, and stepmother Alicia Keys.
Swizz Beatz got deep into his proud papa bag and shared a series of videos on Instagram with his entire family surprising Kasseem Dean Jr. with the big news. With the family all donning NYU hoodies, Dean is seen in the video below walking in to the surprise and definitely enjoyed the moment as any other person would.
“This is what we all do it for in real life. Today we celebrate the 18th Bday of Kasseem JR. We also celebrated him going to NYU. The amazing part was he didn’t know he was accepted we saved the news for his Bday. Blessings to all the parents going hard for the future aka the Kids,” Swizz Beatz wrote in the caption.
Mashonda also shared images on her Instagram page praising her son for reaching his birthday milestone and achieving his collegiate goals.
“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 embark on this new journey. Know that I will always be here by your side, my son. Thank you to my incredible co-parents HAPPY BIRTHDAY, she wrote.
Alicia Keys also got in on the IG love and offered her words of encouragement to her stepson.
“My amazing young king @yayachronicles !! You are totally unstoppable!! I’m so excited about every moment this year is going to bring!! This is just the beginning of things you can’t even imagine! Keep working hard and bringing that light and gratitude, everywhere you go!!!! The blessings of tomorrow will be greater than we can ever imagine today!!!
I love you Kassy!! Always your Umi!!!” Keys said.
Congratulations to Kasseem Dean Jr. and the entire family.
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Kasseem Dean Jr., Son Of Swizz Beatz, Accepted Into NYU With Mom Mashonda & Alicia Keys Celebrating
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