Swizz Beatz
American record producer and rapper (born 1978)
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Kasseem Daoud Dean, known professionally as Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, rapper, disc jockey (DJ), and songwriter. Born and raised in the Bronx borough of New York City, Dean initially embarked on his musical career as a DJ. At the age of 18, he gained recognition in the music industry through his family's record label Ruff Ryders Entertainment and his affiliation with its flagship artist, Yonkers-based rapper DMX. Working with DMX as his producer, DJ, and hype man helped Dean gain prominence as a high-profile figure in hip hop in the following years.
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Styles P Says He'll Boycott Verzuz If Swizz Beatz & Timbaland Leave TrillerStyles P, one of Verzuz most valuable players, says he'll cut ties with the livestream event if Triller can't figure things out with Swizz Beatz and Timbaland ... and he's urging the hip hop community..TMZ.com - Published | |
Swizz Beatz and Timbaland Suing Triller for $28 Million Over VerzuzSwizz Beatz and Timbaland created a super popular rap battle show, and now they're doing legal battle with the company to which they sold their idea ... in the form of a $28 million lawsuit! The big..TMZ.com - Published | |
Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz, Meek Mill Celebrate Album Release with Skating PartyAlicia Keys, Swizz Beatz and Meek Mill were high rollers Friday night in NYC's Rockefeller Center ... and it looked like a blast! The "Girl on Fire" singer threw an awesome party for close friends and..TMZ.com - Published | |
Alicia Keys Gets $400K Egyptian-Themed Necklace From Swizz BeatzAlicia Keys' hubby, Swizz Beatz, certainly knows how to make his wife smile while she's working abroad ... all with the help of some serious ice. Alicia was performing in Milan Tuesday when Swizz and..TMZ.com - Published | |
Bizzy Bone Says 'Verzuz' Fight With Three 6 Mafia Just Part of Hip-HopBizzy Bone says the on-stage brawl between Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Three 6 Mafia is just how things go in hip-hop sometimes ... and 'Verzuz' honcho Swizz Beatz has his back. We got Bizzy at the Ritz..TMZ.com - Published | |
Jay-Z and Beyonce Celebrate the 18th Anniversary of Jay's 40/40 ClubBeyonce and Jay-Z celebrated an anniversary Saturday night ... the 18th anniversary of 40/40. A ton of celebs hit the party, including Megan Thee Stallion, Swiss Beats, Quincy Jones, Meek Mill, Remy..TMZ.com - Published | |
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Timbaland and Swizz Beatz in 'Verzuz' Rematch BattleTimbaland and Swizz Beatz went head-to-head again Sunday night for a Verzuz rematch, and it did not disappoint!!! The 2 founders of the super popular music competition squared off at Miami's Club LIV,..TMZ.com - Published |