Alicia Keys Splits With Long-Time Manager Jeff Robinson

In very surprising news, Alicia Keys and long term manager Jeff Robinson have decided "amicably" to end their 15 year relationship.

The official press release under the break.....

Jeff Robinson, CEO of MBK Entertainment Inc., and 12 Time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys have decided to modify the structure of their business relationship. Robinson and Keys will continue to collaborate on future albums together through MBK/J Records while Alicia will oversee other aspects of her career.

MBK Entertainment Inc. has been the management firm for Alicia Keys since she was a teenager-guiding all aspects of her career, including world renowned multi platinum award winning album, films, and branding opportunities. Keys and Robinson have mutually and amicably agreed to pursue other opportunities.

This decision will allow Alicia more control over all aspects of her career from singing and songwriting, to leading many business ventures and social causes. Keys’ company, AK Worldwide, will now have responsibility and oversight for Alicia’s touring, endorsements, sponsorships, licensing, new business development, television and film ventures.

MBK, a multifaceted entertainment company with a film, television, publishing and independent marketing divisions, will continue to focus on developing the careers of new, young talented artists such as Elle Varner and Gabi Wilson, who are both signed to MBK Entertainment. The company will also delve deeper into the gospel music format with their newly formed Glory to Glory Records.

Keys and Robinson have mutually and amicably agreed to pursue other opportunities.

"modify the structure of their business relationship", huh? Hmmmmmmm. What does that ACTUALLY mean? To me, it appears she wants to take more control over her businesses and career.....what do YOU guys think?

I'm sure some pessimists will try and bring Swizz Beatz into this equation, somehow. Waiting in 5, 4, 3......