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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
In Whose Name?
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2025
Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television
Character: Self
TV • 2025
Drive with Swizz Beatz
Character: Self - Host
TV • 2023
Sherri
Character: Self - Guest
TV • 2022
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Character: Self
TV • 2022
A Luv Tale
Character:
TV • 2021
Black Art: In the Absence of Light
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2021
VERZUZ
Character: Host
TV • 2020
Untold Stories of Hip Hop
Character: Self
TV • 2019
Desus & Mero
Character: Self - Illustrious Guest
TV • 2019
Fresh Dressed
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2015
"That's Awesome!": The Story of 'Dumb and Dumber To'
Character: Self (as Kasseem 'Swizz Beatz' Dean)
MOVIE • 2015
Dumb and Dumber To
Character: Ninja Leader
MOVIE • 2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Character: Self
TV • 2014
The Re-Up
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2012
Drake: Live From Radio City Music Hall
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2010
My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip Hop
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2010
Big Pun: The Legacy
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2009
Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2009
I Tried
Character: Producer
MOVIE • 2007
Crew
Crew Credits
Missionary
Role: Additional Music
MOVIE • 2024
Hotel Cocaine
Role: Songs
TV • 2024
A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2021
VERZUZ
Role: Creator
TV • 2020
Future Relic 01
Role: Music
MOVIE • 2013
Take the Lead
Role: Original Music Composer
MOVIE • 2006
VERZUZ: DJ Premier vs. Rza
Role: Producer
MOVIE • TBA