Hakeem Khaaliq facts for kids

Hakeem Khaaliq is an American artist who works in many creative fields. He is a cinematographer, which means he helps film movies and TV shows. He also directs films, takes photos, and produces television. Hakeem Khaaliq is also known for being an activist, using media to share important messages.

Before working in film and TV, he was a music producer and helped publish music. He also worked as a radio personality. In 1995, Khaaliq started a company called Radio Bums. Later, in 2010, he helped create Nation19 magazine with his partner Queen Muhammad Ali.

About Hakeem Khaaliq

Hakeem Khaaliq grew up in South Central, Los Angeles, California. His father was a stuntman, performing exciting actions in movies. One of his father's films was The Spook Who Sat By The Door.

Hakeem learned a lot about photography from two important people. These were his family friend Howard Bingham and his mentor Jamel Shabazz. They greatly influenced his photography style.

Early Creative Work

Early in his career, Hakeem Khaaliq started directing and producing documentary films. His very first film featured famous artists like Snoop Dogg and Sean Puffy Combs. After that, he began making films and exhibits about important global issues.

Films and TV Shows

Hakeem Khaaliq has worked on many different film and television projects. Here are some of the notable works he has been involved with:

• Comin' Up Short (a feature documentary film)
• The Last Matai
• #War on Us - created for the United Nations (UNGASS)
• #Bars4Justice
• Bigg Snoop Dogg, Raw N Uncut
• The Tale of Timmy Two Chins - shown on Showtime
• Judge Lauren Lake's Paternity Court for MGM Television
• ¿Quiénes son los Afro-Mexicanos? (Who are the Afro-Mexicans?)
• T.I.'s Road To Redemption - shown on MTV
• Beauty Shop - from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
• Adventures in Hollyhood - shown on MTV
• Made in Amerikkka
• Tha Bizness