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Alicia Keys' husband Swizz Beatz puts his hand on her waist as she models plunging dress

Alicia Keys and her husband of nine years, Swizz Beatz, were in attendance for the Gordon Parks Foundation gala which honored Chelsea Clinton and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, among others, on Tuesday night.

The couple are co-chairs of the foundation which preserves the work of famed artist and activist Gordon Parks, and honors those who reflect his mission.

The No One singer looked white hot in a plunging dress while walking the black carpet in New York City.

Alicia Keys' husband Swizz Beatz puts his hand on her waist as she models plunging dress

The couple posed for photos in matching white outfits.

The 38-year-old songwriter wore a floor length white dress that featured bat wing styled sleeves and a plunging neckline.

Known for her natural look, she kept it simple with little makeup.

Alicia Keys' husband Swizz Beatz puts his hand on her waist as she models plunging dress

Plunging white: The 38-year-old songwriter wore a floor length white dress that featured bat wing styled sleeves and plunging neckline

Alicia Keys' husband Swizz Beatz puts his hand on her waist as she models plunging dress

Keeping it natural: Known for her natural look, she kept it simple with a fresh faced glow

The songwriter carried a unique gold purse that resembled a boom box.

The rapper and producer, 40, wore all white in linen pants, a suit jacket and a buttoned-up collarless shirt.

He broke the all white theme with his brown loafers.

Alicia Keys' husband Swizz Beatz puts his hand on her waist as she models plunging dress

Presenters: The pair presented at the ceremony with the entrepreneur, real name Kasseem Dean, sharing a story of a missed opportunity to cross paths with Gordon Parks who has been revered as the 'most important African-American photographer of the twentieth century

The pair presented at the ceremony with the entrepreneur, real name Kasseem Dean, sharing a story of a missed opportunity to cross paths with Gordon Parks.

Swizz said he has been revered as the 'most important African-American photographer of the twentieth century.'

'All of the artists rushed out of the studio... I was on my drum machine,' he said. 'It’s one of my biggest regrets, not meeting Gordon Parks the great.'

Alicia Keys' husband Swizz Beatz puts his hand on her waist as she models plunging dress

Day of celebration: Earlier in the day Keys also celebrated another musician and friend on social media for a milestone accomplishment

The foundation and award ceremony recognize those 'with a deep appreciation of the arts,' who reflect Parks' goals and inspire younger generations.

Earlier in the day Keys also celebrated another musician and friend on social media for a milestone accomplishment.

On Instagram she shared the news story 'Jay-z makes history as the world's first hip-hop billionaire.'

Alicia Keys' husband Swizz Beatz puts his hand on her waist as she models plunging dress

She shared a quote from her husband on the story.

'It's bigger than hip-hop... it's the blueprint for our culture,' said the quote.

'A guy that looks like us, sounds like us, loves us, made it to something we always felt was above us.'

She simply added 'Preach!!!'

Alicia Keys' husband Swizz Beatz puts his hand on her waist as she models plunging dress