Swizz Beatz

A worldwide-known record producer, musician, DJ, rapper, businessman, philanthropist and art collector Swizz Beatz was born in Bronx, New York. He was raised by his mother in the North East Bronx and that’s where he got interested in hip hop. As a teenager, he got necessary equipment from his uncles and stepfather, which gave him an opportunity to try his hand in deejaying.

A future star attended Harry S. Truman High School but because of his repeated violent behavior, he moved to Atlanta. There, he began working for his dad and uncles, who established their own record label called Ruff Ryders Entertainment. In such a way, being just 16 years old, Swizz used to write multiple tracks for rappers and R & B performers. He wasn’t getting much money for it until he presented his own debut album G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories in 2002. That same year he became an owner of his own record label, where dozens of musicians record their music now. In addition to that, the celebrity collaborated with such renowned artists as Jay-Z, Beyonce, Busta Rhymes, T.I., Kanye West and many others.

Nowadays, the celebrity keeps working in the music industry, writing lyrics and helping young artist in their careers.

And now, it is high time to share more fascinating information about the star’s life. Here are top 5 little-known facts that will definitely surprise you:

• He is a father to 5 children.
• He is passionate about charity work, being involved in the Keep A Child Alive foundation.
• His net worth is estimated at around 65 million dollars.
• He attended Harvard University Business School’s Owner/President Management program that he completed in 2017.
• He has a street named after him in the Bronx.