Alicia Keys - If I Ain't Got You (official Video) Apr 2026

: It features a notable cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on-screen boyfriend.

: An extended version reveals a heartbreaking end where the boyfriend is arrested on drug charges, leaving Keys distraught in their shared home. A Global Legacy

: It peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent six weeks at the top of the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Alicia Keys - If I Ain't Got You (Official Video)

Directed by , the official music video brings these themes to life in a gritty yet romantic Harlem setting.

: Recently, the song officially surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify, cementing its status as a timeless classic. : It features a notable cameo by rapper

"If I Ain't Got You" was both a critical and commercial powerhouse:

The song was born from a moment of raw reflection. Keys wrote the lyrics on a plane shortly after hearing the news of R&B singer death in a 2001 plane crash. The tragedy, combined with the impact of the September 11 attacks, made it "crystal clear" to Keys that "material things don’t feed the soul". The Music Video: A Harlem Love Story 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent

: At the 47th Annual Grammy Awards, Alicia Keys won Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for the track.