Rhymefest
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 6, 1977 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Active Years
- 2003–2024 (22 Years)
- Total Credits
- 13 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Rhymefest (Che Armond Smith).
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Name: Che Armond Smith.
Stage Name: Rhymefest.
Also known as: Che Smith, Che Kweku.
Born: July 6, 1977.
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Profession: American rapper, songwriter, writer, artist, political organizer, teacher, producer, actor, composer.
First official album: Blue Collar (released 2006).
Songwriting credits: Co-wrote Kanye West's "Jesus Walks" (won Best Rap Song; source [2] says he won a Grammy for it in 2005, source [4] says it won in 2004) and "New Slaves" (from Yeezus, 2013).
Motto: "true power is the power to empower others".
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Che Armond Smith, born July 6, 1977, in Chicago, Illinois, is an American rapper, songwriter, and actor known professionally by his stage name Rhymefest. He is also known as Che Smith and Che Kweku. His first official album, Blue Collar, was released in 2006. Smith is recognized for his songwriting work with Kanye West, including co-writing the song "Jesus Walks," which won Best Rap Song, and "New Slaves," which appeared on the 2013 album Yeezus. Beyond music, he is a writer, artist, political organizer, teacher, producer, and
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Rhymefest (specifically focusing on his acting/career as presented).
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
Name: Che Armond Smith (also known as Che Smith, Che Kweku, or Rhymefest).
Birth Date: July 6, 1977.
Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Profession: American rapper, songwriter, writer, artist, political organizer, teacher, producer, actor, composer.
First official album: Blue Collar (released 2006).
Songwriting credits:
Co-wrote Kanye West's "Jesus Walks" (won Best Rap Song at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards; source [4] says 2004).
Co-wrote "New Slaves" from Kanye West's sixth studio album Yeezus (2013).
Motto: "true power is the power to empower others".
Known for: Acting (TMDB source [1]).
Paragraph 1: Identity and Early Career.
Che Armond Smith, born July 6, 1977, in Chicago, Illinois, is an American rapper and songwriter known professionally by his stage name Rhymefest. He is also known as Che Smith or Che Kweku. His career includes work as a writer, artist, political organizer, teacher, producer, actor, and composer. Rhymefest released his first official album, Blue Collar, in 2006.
Paragraph 2: Songwriting and Achievements.
He is recognized for his songwriting collaborations with fellow Chicago rapper Kanye West. Rhymefest co-wrote the song Jesus Walks, which won the Best Rap Song award at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards. He also co-wrote the song New Slaves, which appears on West's sixth studio album, Yeezus, released in 2013. Driven by his motto, true power is the power to empower others, Smith works to shatter negative stereotypes about hip-hop.
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"Che Armond Smith, born July 6, 1977, in Chicago, Illinois, is an American rapper and songwriter known professionally by his stage name Rhymefest. He is also known as Che Smith or Che Kweku. His professional background includes work as a writer, artist, political organizer, teacher, producer, actor, and composer. Rhymefest released his first official album, titled Blue Collar, in 2006." (58 words)
"He is best known for his songwriting work with fellow Chicago rapper Kanye West. Smith co-wrote the song Jesus Walks, which won the Best Rap Song award at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards. Additionally, he co-wrote the song New Slaves, which is featured on West's sixth studio album, Yeezus, released in 2013. Smith operates under the motto that true power is the power to empower others, and he aims to shatter negative stereotypes regarding hip-hop." (78 words)
Total: ~136 words.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
13 titles- How Music Got Free (2024) as Self - Artist
- How Music Got Free (2024) as Self
- jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- 500 Days in UCLA (Cut Footage Documentary) (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- The Public (2019) as Big George (as Che Rhymefest Smith)
- Word is Bond (2017) as Self
- Selma (2014) Songs
- Alligator Boots (2009) as Pork Troy
- Alligator Boots (2009) Writer
- Alligator Boots (2009) Creator
- Alligator Boots (2008) as Self
- Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out (2005)
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Rhymefest best known for?
Rhymefest is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including How Music Got Free (2024), The Public (2019), Selma (2014), Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out (2005).
When and where was Rhymefest born?
Rhymefest was born on July 6, 1977 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Rhymefest have?
Rhymefest has accumulated over 13 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2003 to 2024.
What is Rhymefest's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Rhymefest (Che Armond Smith). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources. Constraint 2: No invented details (titles, names, dates, etc.). Constraint 3: Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Constraint 4: Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, n...
Rhymefest by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out (2005) — aged about 27
- How Music Got Free (2024) as Self - Artist — aged about 46
- The Public (2019) as Big George (as Che Rhymefest Smith) — aged about 41
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self — aged about 25
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