
Swizz Beatz
Acting
Biography
Kasseem Dean, known professionally as Swizz Beatz, is an American musician, record producer, DJ, rapper, art collector, and entrepreneur from New York City. Born and raised in The Bronx, Dean embarked on his musical career as a disc jockey.
Known For

After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Saturday Night Live

Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape.
The Jennifer Hudson Show

A powerful family drama about the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his throne.
Empire

Sherri Shepherd, actress, comic, and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View", appears before a live audience with a daily dose of pop culture, comedy, conversations, and daytime talk staples, including celebrity and human interest interviews.
Sherri

An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.
MTV Video Music Awards

An annual American music awards show. Unlike the Grammys, which are awarded on the basis of votes by members of the Recording Academy, the AMAs are determined by a poll of the public and music buyers.
American Music Awards

The first ever weekly late-night talk show on Showtime features popular TV and podcast personalities Desus and Mero speaking off the cuff and chatting with guests at the intersection of pop culture, sports, music, politics and more.
Desus & Mero

20 years since their first adventure, Lloyd and Harry go on a road trip to find Harry's newly discovered daughter, who was given up for adoption.
Dumb and Dumber To

The story of Roman Compte, a Cuban exile and general manager of The Mutiny Hotel, the glamorous epicenter of the Miami cocaine scene of late '70s and early '80s. The Mutiny Hotel was Casablanca on cocaine.
Hotel Cocaine

VERZUZ was introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic as a virtual DJ battle, with Timbaland and Swizz Beatz facing off in its first iteration through an Instagram Live broadcast in March 2020. VERZUZ was created by Grammy Award-winning record producers and entrepreneurs Timbaland and Swizz Beatz, that airs on Verzuz TV. It started as an American webcast series and the show was bought by Triller Network, and has became more than just hip-hop and R&B battles.
VERZUZ

An annual event concert celebrating African Americans and other American minorities in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment over the past year.
BET Awards

A former professional dancer volunteers to teach dance in the New York public school system and, while his background first clashes with his students' tastes, together they create a completely new style of dance. Based on the story of ballroom dancer, Pierre Dulane.
Take the Lead

Journey through the history of black representation on television, showcasing how black artists and creators both shaped and revolutionized the medium while confronting the systemic challenges that have often undermined their contributions.
Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television

Angie Martinez sits down with the biggest names in hip hop as they detail never-before-told tales.
Untold Stories of Hip Hop

Taylor, Candice, Aklia, and Tammy's journeys as queer women may look different, but as they cross paths in Harlem, they help each other untangle life's complexities and be their authentic selves.
A Luv Tale

Over six years, 18-year-old Nico Ballesteros captured an unfiltered portrait of Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, offering unprecedented access into the private and public life of one of the most controversial figures in modern culture.
In Whose Name?
Mista Rello has been around the mixtape game for a quick minute, delivering some of the hottest blends on mixtapes for years now. Scratch that...decade. But as the game evolves, so does the DJ -- now back with his long-awaited 4th volume of the DVD edition of his "Hard Body Blend" series (featuring music video blends), Rello gives the new video DJs a run for their money with this Hard Body new mix DVD. Breaking down a brand new batch of remixes and blends, this time Rello brings it to the silver screen for all those DVD-player-in-the-whip type stunters. Featuring the 4th edition to his popular blends music video DVD debut, this special edition version of his Hardbody Blends series is better than the first three. Back better than ever, Rello bringing you a new dose of video mastery and remix madness, this DVD features brand new video blends from your favorite hip-hop and R&B tracks from coast 2 coast, city to city.
Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4

An awards show honoring the achievements of the members of the professional music recording industry. The members of the Recording Academy vote on who they think is most deserving of an award in 108 categories as specified by the academy.
The Grammys

His rhymes caught the attention of millions. His flow is un-matched by any. His story is captivating and triumphant. "Big Pun: The Legacy" chronicles the life of the Grammy Nominated artist "Big Pun" aka Christopher Rios, a Puerto Rican from the Bronx who made history by becoming the first Latino rapper to sell over a million records.