Fonzworth Bentley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fonzworth Bentley
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Bentley in December 2010
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| Birth name | Derek Watkins |
| Also known as | Farnsworth Bentley |
| Born | February 13, 1974 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
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Derek Watkins (born February 13, 1974), known as Fonzworth Bentley, is an American artist. He is a rapper, actor, TV host, and author. Many people know him as the former assistant to Sean Combs, also known as P. Diddy. You might have seen him in the TV show Making the Band 2. He also hosted MTV's show From G's to Gents. Fonzworth Bentley was born in Atlanta, Georgia.
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What Has Fonzworth Bentley Done?
Fonzworth Bentley started his music career in 2002. He first appeared on Da Band's album Too Hot for TV. He was featured on a track called "Cheers to Me, Mr. Bentley (Interlude)".
His Music and Collaborations
In 2003, Bentley was part of a skit on OutKast's album Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. A year later, in 2004, he made a quick appearance in the music video for Kanye West's song "The New Workout Plan".
Bentley also helped write several songs on Kanye West's album Yeezus. These songs include “On Sight,” “Black Skinhead,” “I Am a God,” and “Hold My Liquor.” He also worked as a producer on West's song “Ultralight Beam.”
His first album, C.O.L.O.U.R.S., was released online in April 2011.
Music Videos and Public Service
Fonzworth Bentley also played the violin in the "Yes We Can" music video. This video supported Barack Obama's campaign for president in 2008.
In 2010, he sang as part of the chorus for "We Are The World". This was a new version of the famous song "We Are the World", made to help Haiti after a big earthquake.
Fonzworth Bentley's TV Shows and Books
Besides music, Bentley has worked on many TV projects.
Hosting and Producing TV Shows
In 2005, Bentley was an executive producer for a show called Borrow My Crew. In this show, a boy named Cory Cole got to experience life with P. Diddy's team for two days.
From 2008 to 2009, he hosted the MTV reality series From G's to Gents. This show helped young men learn about manners and style. It ran for two seasons.
Writing Books
In 2007, Bentley wrote a book about good manners. It was called Advance Your Swagger: How to Use Manners, Confidence and Style to Get Ahead. This book teaches people how to use good manners and confidence to succeed.
Other Appearances
In May 2009, Bentley hosted one of the parties after the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C.. This is a big event where journalists and politicians meet.
Fonzworth Bentley's Public Service Work
Fonzworth Bentley has also been involved in public service.
Helping Students Go to College
In 2007, he helped with the KnowHow2GO campaign. This campaign encourages students to go to college. Bentley created a radio ad for the campaign called "Wanna Go?". He also took part in a leadership summit for teens in Florida.
Fonzworth Bentley's Creative Works
Television Shows
- From G's to Gents (2008–09)
- Top Ten Gentlemen's Club (2008)
- Confessions of a Celebrity Assistant (2006, on the E! Channel)
- VH1 Fashion Rocks (2006)
- All Shades of Fine: 25 Hottest Women of the Past 25 Years (2005)
- P. Diddy Presents the Bad Boys of Comedy (2005)
- Caleta Condor, Chile (2005)
- Before, During and After the Sunset (2005)
- Borrow My Crew (2005)
- Fade to Black (2004)
- Making the Band 2 (2002–2003, series)
Movies
- Honey (2003) – He played a Barber
- Fat Albert (2004) – He played a Salesman
- Idlewild (2006) – He was the Voice of Flask
- We Were Once a Fairytale – He made a cameo appearance
- Think Like a Man Too (2014) – He played a Limo Driver
See also
In Spanish: Fonzworth Bentley para niños
