Alicia Keys is “Just ready to be free” on the Cover of Ebony Magazine’s September 2016 Issue

While maintaining her dedication to the #nomakeup movement, music star Alicia Keys poses in a makeup free photo for the cover shot of the September 2016 issue of Ebony Magazine.

In the exclusive interview, Alicia Keys shares updates on her upcoming and highly anticipated album. In addition to giving insight into her career moves, she also talks about some trending controversial topics, including raising Black boys in the era of #BlackLivesMatter. She also talks about self-confidence and the cruelty of social media.

She says “We are at a tipping point for major change. Senseless killings are outrageous and unacceptable. It’s like a slap in the face. It’s a constant reminder that our lives—our Black lives—are literally meaningless.”

Photo Credit: Ebony Magazine