Swizz Beatz
American rapper and music producer
Born
September 13th, 1978
46 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Born in 1978, a prominent figure in the hip-hop music industry, gained recognition as a producer and rapper. Began producing music in the late 1990s and collaborated with various renowned artists. Prominent involvement in the Ruff Ryders collective helped to shape his early career. Released several studio albums and singles that charted on the Billboard music charts, showcasing a distinctive style blending hip-hop and other genres. Launched the 'Verzuz' music battle series during the COVID-19 pandemic, which garnered widespread attention and participation from artists across the music industry.
Produced tracks for Jay-Z and DMX
Co-created the Verzuz platform
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