Swizz Beatz and his wife R&B singer Mashonda announced today the two will separate after nearly four years of married. The two wed in 2004 and have a son together.In a statement released by a representative for the multi-platinum producer, the pair revealed they've been moving toward a friendship for some time now."For the last seven months, [Swizz and Mashonda] have been working on establishing a formidable friendship, being great parents to their son, and remaining great supporters of each other's careers," the statement read.Mashonda is currently signed to her husband’s record company, Full Surface, as a solo performer. There is no word whether the two will move forward with a divorce immediately or attempt to reconcile in the future.No reason was given for the separation, although the pair came to the decision under “amicable terms,” according to the rep.

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