Rhymefest
Born: 1977-07-06 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Known For: Acting
Biography
Che Armond Smith (born July 6, 1977), better known by his stage name Rhymefest, is an American rapper from Chicago whose first official album, Blue Collar, was released in 2006. His prominent songwriting credits include co-writing Kanye West's "Jesus Walks," which won Best Rap Song at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards, and "New Slaves," taken from West's sixth studio album Yeezus (2013).
Filmography
2024
- How Music Got Free as Self
- How Music Got Free as Self - Artist
2022
- jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy as Self (archive footage)
2020
- 500 Days in UCLA (Cut Footage Documentary) as Self (archive footage)
2019
- The Public as Big George (as Che Rhymefest Smith)
2017
- Word is Bond as Self
2014
- Selma ... (Songs)
2009
- Alligator Boots as Pork Troy
2003
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Self