The YBF has put Alicia keys on pregnancy watch yet again after pics popped up showing the mother of 13-month-old Egypt with what appears to be the beginning of another baby bump at the 2011 Black Ball. Hubby Swizz Beatz holding his hand over her stomach in the classic proud papa-to-be pose doesn’t help rumors either.  Looks pretty official to me. What do you think about Swizz and Alicia  potentially welcoming baby number two so soon? That’s love… black love!

Brande Victorian is a blogger and culture writer in New York City. Follower her on Twitter at @be_vic.

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