Alicia Keys Teases New Jay-Z Collab as “Empire State of Mind” Hits 1 Billion Streams

Alicia Keys is riding high on the success of her hit song “Empire State of Mind” with JAY-Z, which recently hit one billion streams. To celebrate this milestone, the singer took to Instagram to tease a potential new collaboration with Hova.

In a black and white clip shared on Saturday, Keys and JAY-Z are seen standing in front of bright lights as epic orchestral music plays in the background. Keys captioned the post with gratitude for the billion streams and hinted at what’s to come next.

On X (formerly Twitter), Keys shared a photo of two performance microphones labeled with the initials “J” and “AK,” tagging CBS and Roc Nation. This has sparked speculation that a surprise televised special may be in the works.

While Keys is basking in the success of “Empire State of Mind,” not everyone involved in the song has had a positive experience. Lil Mama, who infamously crashed the duo’s VMAs performance in 2009, recently opened up about the fallout and backlash she faced afterwards, revealing that it took a toll on her mental health.

Despite the drama surrounding the song, Keys remains focused on her music and potential future collaborations with JAY-Z. Fans are eagerly awaiting more details on what the singer has in store next.