PICS: Alicia Keys braids her way to setting the trend

Believe us, when we say Alicia Keys has always been a trendsetter when it comes to braids.  

Performing alongside John Legend on Verzuz TV Instagram Live, Keys, who was wearing a khaki jumpsuit and a black hoodie, strappy sandals and hoop earrings, looked ravishing with a flat ponytail and cornrows on the side.  

The American singers shut it down when they performed “You Don't Know My Name” to over 100 000 fans and when Keys dropped the intro where she describes herself as “the girl with braids," and she reminded us of her impeccable taste when it comes to hairstyles. 

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— DJ MoonDawg (@DJMoonDawg)

Since the beginning of her career, Keys has always worn braids with pride. 

She’s the one who made zig-zag cornrows so popular in the early 2000s. 

To celebrate this living icon, we take a look at her hottest braid hairdos. 

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“I believe that the energy we surround ourselves with influences what happens around us.”🌈 ⚡ ❤️ #BAZAARICONS

A post shared by Alicia Keys(@aliciakeys) on Aug 1, 2019 at 1:32pm PDT

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This is the waitress from the coffee house on 39th and Lennox You know, the one with the braids? 🤣

A post shared by Alicia Keys(@aliciakeys) on Jun 14, 2019 at 3:29pm PDT

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LOVING this New #ShesAKing bomber jacket out now!!! #LinkInBio 👑 No one is like you and that is your power!! You are a force of nature...unmatched! #royalty!! 💜👑👑 . . . 📸 @ramonrecords

A post shared by Alicia Keys(@aliciakeys) on Nov 30, 2017 at 7:52am PST

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Just over here wishin' the summer wouldn't end.....🌞🌞🌞🌈🌈🌈🌻🌻 📸: @ramonrecords

A post shared by Alicia Keys(@aliciakeys) on Aug 24, 2017 at 1:23pm PDT