Swizz Beatz
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4
as Self (archive footage)
2009
Beat Kings
as Self
2006
My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip Hop
as Self
2010
I Tried
as Producer
2007
Fresh Dressed
as Self
2015
Ruff Ryders: Uncensored
as Self
2001
Dumb and Dumber To
as Ninja Leader
2014
"That's Awesome!": The Story of 'Dumb and Dumber To'
as Self (as Kasseem 'Swizz Beatz' Dean)
2015
Big Pun: The Legacy
as Self
2009
Black Art: In the Absence of Light
as Self
2021
Drake: Live From Radio City Music Hall
as Self
2010
The Re-Up
as Self
2012
In Whose Name?
as Self
2025
TV Appearances
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest
1975
American Music Awards
as Self - Musical Guest
1974
Untold Stories of Hip Hop
as Self
2019
Drive with Swizz Beatz
as Self - Host
2023
DMX: Soul of a Man
as Self
2006
MTV Video Music Awards
as Self
1984
Sherri
as Self - Guest
2022
The Jennifer Hudson Show
as Self
2022
VERZUZ
as Host
2020
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self
2014
A Luv Tale
2021
Desus & Mero
as Self - Illustrious Guest
2019