Born derek watkins and previously popular as farnsworth bentley, his debut album was released in early 2007 under kanye wests g. Advance your swagger september 25, 2007 edition open library. Jul 16, 2008 this fantastic collaboration between fonzworth, andre 3000, and kanye west elaborates mostly on dancing and sexual activity, thus making it a sure hit. Mtvs from gs to gents recognized in the hip hop world, the fashion scene and as a pop culture figure, fonzworth bentley is making his mark in some of the hardest industries in the world. Fonzworth bentley generally travels from atlanta, ga, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or.
Faune chambers watkins was born on september 23, 1976 in florida, usa as faune alecia chambers. He is perhaps best known for being sean combs former personal valet and assistant, as first seen in making the band 2, and was the host of mtvs from gs to gents. Sep 25, 2007 about the book my manners were the first ingredient that set me apart from my peers, notes the suave and stylish fonzworth bentley, sean diddy combss former personal assistant and a celebrity in his own right. Fonzworth bentley was best known for being diddys welldressed. Fonzworth bentley is a famous american musician and actor, who was born on february, 1974.
He is known as the first gentleman of hip hop, and this week derek fonzworth bentley watkins is visiting the bahamas to share lifestyle. Derrick watkins, better known as fonzworth bentley or farnsworth bentley, is a musician and author. How to use manners, confidence, and style to get ahead fonzworth bentley hardcover. Join facebook to connect with fonzworth bentley and others you may know. Log in once logged in, you can add biography in the. Fonzworth bentley s profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Morehouse colleges fonzworth bentley the undefeated. In 2007, bentley authored an etiquette book, advance your swagger. As a person born on this date, fonzworth bentley is listed in our database as the 1st most popular celebrity for the day february and the 208th most popular for the year 1974. Just how does a guy move from atlanta to new york city without knowing a soul. He has been married to faune chambers watkins since july 10, 2010. Taking on what he calls the golden age of disrespect fonzworths book demonstrates how we can add a touch of class and dignity to our lives. Fonzworth bentley is engaged to benjamin button star.
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