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Mega-producer Swizz Beatz's divorce may have been finalized two weeks ago, but it appears that the drama between him and ex-wife Mashonda Dean is far from over. According to the New York Post, Dean recently took legal action against her ex-husband claiming he owes her $344,000 in back payments.
"I so much wanted both of us to get on with our lives and maintain our respect for one another, but he now shows that his priorities and sense of responsibility are screwed up," said Dean.
"I so much wanted both of us to get on with our lives and maintain our respect for one another, but he now shows that his priorities and sense of responsibility are screwed up," said Dean.
The "priorities" Dean refers to could easily be the 7-carat diamond ring the 'On to the Next One' producer purchased for his allegedly pregnant girlfriend Alicia Keys -- whom he plans to wed this summer -- along with the $14.5 million duplex the couple recently purchased on Crosby Street in New York City.
Swizz Beatz denies the claims that he has failed to support his ex-wife and child, Kasseem Jr., 3.
In fact, the producer claims he was willing to pay above and beyond what was required of him. "I gave over what the judge was recommending to give. I gave her $700,000 up front, because I thought $200,000 wasn't enough for what she wanted to do. I still get spit in my face for it," Beatz told the Post.
Swizz said it wasn't until he discovered that Dean was selling his personal belongings that he halted payments. The two parties are due in court next month.
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By: me on 5/18/2010 7:39PM
FYI, Swizz and Mashonda's son Kasseem Jr is THREE not 13.
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By: MaximumJoe on 5/19/2010 4:17PM
I have never heard of any of these people.
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By: All Winners LOVE Winners on 5/18/2010 7:41PM
A Keys " stole " someONES Man - Oh My - LOVEly!
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By: ralph on 5/21/2010 12:12PM
From day one, there has never been no such thing as stealing anybody from anybody. When a person approaches you, you have two choices to yes, or no.
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By: selfish people on 5/22/2010 3:21AM
A person who is known to be married is someone you flee from right away. Do not allow yourself to become emotionally attached. There is no excuse for sleeping with a married man/woman period. As for the person who is married committing adultry, it shows a lack of self respect, no self control and a blob of silly puddy.
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By: shari on 5/18/2010 10:17PM
just because she is "selling" his stuff, doesn't mean he gets to stop making child support payments. Make it about the kids!
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By: Real Talk on 5/21/2010 3:02PM
it does not take a million dollars to raise a 3 year old. i dont care whose child it is. thats not child support, thats legal extortion
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By: MRS B on 5/21/2010 7:23PM
I agree, continue making payments and keep track of everything that is sold and take HER to court if this is really your stuff. I don't care who is not paying child support, man or woman, its all about the children. This makes him look like a sucker and he's about to start a new family and hasn't resolved issues with this situation.
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By: sqb on 5/18/2010 11:08PM
Come on, people. Some of these posts are harsh. One can date a man/woman who is legally separated, as in Mashonda and Swizz Beatz's situation. Perhaps they were having problems before Alicia Keys. Perhaps Mashonda and Swizz Beatz thought having a child would improve their relationship, but it didn't. As a divorced mother, my ex-husband and I did exactly that, but it didn't work in our case. Even though I'm sure Mashonda is hurt and I hate that she is, there are two sides to every story.
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By: cmm on 5/20/2010 4:53PM
Thanks for your comment regarding dating a separated man. People assume that relationship problems are because of the new woman or man. Instead of the truth it just was a bad marriage. I also was in a similar situation and I choose to leave. I didn't blame the other woman I felt my ex should have left. I had to start over mentally and financially.
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