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She may have been one of the biggest stars at the 2019 iHeartRadio Awards, but Alicia Keys was upstaged by her enthusiastic eight-year-old son Egypt. 

The songstress, 38, who was the winner of this year's Innovator Award, delighted fans by bringing her son onto the stage for a performance of her song, Raise A Man, inside the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Thursday.   

Egypt quickly won over audience members as he played the piano alongside his singing mother, before breaking out into a silly dance.

Family affair: Alicia Keys delighted fans by bringing her son onto the stage for a performance of her song, Raise A Man

Family affair: Alicia Keys delighted fans by bringing her son onto the stage for a performance of her song, Raise A Man

The youngster appeared calm and focused as he played the piano beside Alicia as she belted out the sweet track.

Egypt wore a sparkling white jacket, trousers, and blue bandana tied around his head, while his mother sported a sleeveless black dress and purple scarf over her hair. 

Alicia had the audience in the palm of her hand as she sang the moving song, a performance only made more meaningful by the fact her son was also apart of the performance. 

As Alicia brought the song to a close, that was when Egypt won over the crowd by breaking into the 'floss' dance. 

Sing a song: Keys serenaded the moving song as her son carefully played the piano

Sing a song: Keys serenaded the moving song as her son carefully played the piano 

Mommy and me: Keys enjoyed some quality family time with her youngster in the middle of her spectacular show

Mommy and me: Keys enjoyed some quality family time with her youngster in the middle of her spectacular show 

Starting them young: The eight-year-old seemed unfazed by the crowd as he played the piano

Starting them young: The eight-year-old seemed unfazed by the crowd as he played the piano 

Success! The triumphant pair clasped hands and raised their arms high as their performance came to an end

Success! The triumphant pair clasped hands and raised their arms high as their performance came to an end

The 2019 iHeartRadio Awards show started off with a bang, with a powerful performance by Halsey and her rumored new love, Yungblud.   

The songstress, 24, first appeared on stage in an elaborate black coat while singing her latest hit song, Without Me, solo.

Halsey captivated the crowd as she performed her riveting track about a toxic relationship.

Hitting a high note: Halsey kicked off the iHeartRadio Awards with her new love, Yungblud, in Los Angeles on Thursday

Hitting a high note: Halsey kicked off the iHeartRadio Awards with her new love, Yungblud, in Los Angeles on Thursday

Sing it! Next, Yungblud and Travis Barker joined Halsey on stage to perform their collaboration, 11 Minutes

Sing it! Next, Yungblud and Travis Barker joined Halsey on stage to perform their collaboration, 11 Minutes

She was then joined by Yungblud and Travis Barker to perform their collaboration, 11 Minutes. 

Halsey ditched the edgy black coat, unveiling a sexier, shorter black mini dress while playing the guitar alongside Yungblud.   

Five Seconds Of Summer took home the first award of the night for Best Duo Or Group at the sixth annual iHeartRadio Awards.  

The band faced some tough competition for the award, with nominees including Imagine Dragons, Maroon 5, Panic! At The Disco, and twenty one pilots.   

He's captivated! Yungblud gazed at Halsey as she gave the song her all

He's captivated! Yungblud gazed at Halsey as she gave the song her all

Showstoppers: The crowd went wild as the rumored new couple performed their collaboration

Showstoppers: The crowd went wild as the rumored new couple performed their collaboration

Lady in leather: All eyes were on Halsey in her skin-tight leather mini

Lady in leather: All eyes were on Halsey in her skin-tight leather mini 

Kacey Musgraves and Chris Martin were also among the early performers. 

Chris played the piano as Kacey gently serenaded her dreamy 2018 hit song, Rainbow, to a captivated audience. 

Kacey wore a bright yellow dress as she sat cross-legged upon a florescent rainbow.   

Jamie Foxx was up next to introduce the 2019 Innovator, Alicia Keys. 

Somewhere over the rainbow: Also among the early performers were Kacey Musgraves and Chris Martin

Somewhere over the rainbow: Also among the early performers were Kacey Musgraves and Chris Martin

Hello sunshine: Musgraves wore a bright yellow dress as she serenaded her sweet song

Hello sunshine: Musgraves wore a bright yellow dress as she serenaded her sweet song

Powerful duo: Martin played the piano portion to the riveting track

Powerful duo: Martin played the piano portion to the riveting track 

The iHeartRadio Innovator Award recognizes an individual's contributions to pop culture and social causes as an artist, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and activist. 

Alicia joins esteemed company including Bruno Mars, Pharrell Williams, U2, Justin Timberlake, and Chance the Rapper.  

'Alicia Keys defies categorizations,' Jamie said. 'Listen, she is an artist, her sound is her own. From day one she was writing, singing, playing about love.... In 2019 you better know about all of these things, she is a girl on fire!' he said in a reference to her song of the same name.  

Presenting! Katy Perry and Zedd presented the award for Best Duo Or Group to winners Five Seconds Of Summer

Presenting! Katy Perry and Zedd presented the award for Best Duo Or Group to winners Five Seconds Of Summer

Up-and-coming: Next, Nicole Scherzinger appeared with Robin Thicke to present a medley of performances done by the nominees of every genre's Best New Artist

Up-and-coming: Next, Nicole Scherzinger appeared with Robin Thicke to present a medley of performances done by the nominees of every genre's Best New Artist

Woman of honor: Jamie Foxx was up next to introduce the 2019 Innovator, Alicia Keys

Woman of honor: Jamie Foxx was up next to introduce the 2019 Innovator, Alicia Keys

In her speech, Alicia revealed she was initially urged to mold into something was she not when she first got her start in the music industry.   

But that's all changed: 'I'm finally more myself than I've ever been.' 

Next, Nicole Scherzinger appeared with Robin Thicke to present a medley of performances done by the nominees of every genre's Best New Artist.

The audience went wild once it was Taylor Swift's time to shine. 

Be yourself! But that's all changed: 'I'm finally more myself than I've ever been'

Be yourself! But that's all changed: 'I'm finally more myself than I've ever been' 

Maren Morris presented the super star with this year's honor of Tour Of The Year.   

Taylor appeared on stage to accept the award, dazzling in a glittering sequined jumpsuit with strappy heels. 

In her passionate speech, the Look What You Made Me Do singer revealed her self-esteem took a hit after it was initially predicted her Reputation tour would not do well.   

But the tour ended up becoming the highest-grossing tour in U.S. history, and Taylor credited her fans for the success.  

Let's get this show on the road! Taylor Swift was next presented with the iHeartRadio Tour Of The Year Award by Maren Morris

Let's get this show on the road! Taylor Swift was next presented with the iHeartRadio Tour Of The Year Award by Maren Morris 

Fan favorite! She also promised fans they will know about her new music first: 'When there's new music, you will be the first to know'

Fan favorite! She also promised fans they will know about her new music first: 'When there's new music, you will be the first to know' 

Crowd pleaser! Fans went wild as Taylor shook their hands during her appearance

Crowd pleaser! Fans went wild as Taylor shook their hands during her appearance 

Girl power! Morris and Swift embraced as the super star accepted the honor

Girl power! Morris and Swift embraced as the super star accepted the honor 

She also promised fans they will know about her new music first: 'When there's new music, you will be the first to know.'

The 2018 tour became the highest-grossing tour by a woman as it sold two million tickets in the US with $266 in sales. 

Next, John Legend performed Preach upon a solitary, circular stage in the center of the audience, followed by the Backstreet Boys, who sang hits including I Want It That Way.  

It's an honor: Pharrell Williams presented the honor for Artist Of The Year, and though Ariana was unable to be present at the show, audiences were treated to a pre-taped performance of her stirring song, Needy

It's an honor: Pharrell Williams presented the honor for Artist Of The Year, and though Ariana was unable to be present at the show, audiences were treated to a pre-taped performance of her stirring song, Needy 

Backstreet's back! The Backstreet Boys took the show to the next level with a medley of their hits

Backstreet's back! The Backstreet Boys took the show to the next level with a medley of their hits

The next big star to be honored was this year's winner for Artist Of The Year, Ariana Grande.

Pharrell Williams presented the honor, and though Ariana was unable to be present at the show, audiences were treated to a pre-taped performance of her singing Needy. 

Ariana's adorable pet pig Piggy Smallz is also up for an award in the social media voted Cutest Musician Pet category. 

Halsey was then recognized as the winner of the L'Oreal Paris Fangirl Award, which recognizes a female artist who has pushed boundaries with her music and message while inspiring her fans.  

Music maker: John Legend wowed audiences with his song, Preach

Music maker: John Legend wowed audiences with his song, Preach 

She's a fan! Elle Fanning presented Halsey with the L'Oreal Paris Fangirl Award

She's a fan! Elle Fanning presented Halsey with the L'Oreal Paris Fangirl Award 

Powerful: 'When I see a fangirl, or a fanboy, or fan anyone, I see a person who is capable of feeling and capable of affecting change, so that means a lot to me,' Halsey said during her impassioned speech

Powerful: 'When I see a fangirl, or a fanboy, or fan anyone, I see a person who is capable of feeling and capable of affecting change, so that means a lot to me,' Halsey said during her impassioned speech

Camila Cabello was the inaugural winner of the award last year. 

This year the award was presented by Elle Fanning.  

'When I see a fangirl, or a fanboy, or fan anyone, I see a person who is capable of feeling and capable of affecting change, so that means a lot to me,' Halsey said during her impassioned speech. 

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