Began producing and creating demos at age 16

Released first single, "I Need a Beat," with Def Jam Records

Released debut album, Radio, to critical acclaim

Appeared as himself in the film, "Krush Groove"

Made early TV appearance singing on a Diana Ross special

Released second album, Bigger and Deffer

Released fourth album, Mama Said Knock You Out

Made acting debut in the film, "The Hard Way"; also featured his hit song, "Mama Said Knock You Out"

Had a co-starring role, opposite Robin Williams, in Barry Levinson's "Toys"

Formed own record label, P.O.G. (Power of God); signed multi-album deal with Def Records

Starred in Debbie Allen's feature directorial debut, "Out of Sync"

Played a former professional football player in the sitcom, "In the House" (NBC, 1995-1996; UPN, 1996-1999)

Released his successful sixth album, Mr. Smith

Featured in the successful horror sequel, "Halloween H20: 20 Years Later"

Won plaudits for his effective turn as an evil drug dealer in "In Too Deep"

Co-starred as a football player in Oliver Stone's "Any Given Sunday"

Released the album, G.O.A.T., which stood for the "greatest of all time"

Appeared as Mr. Jones in the big screen remake of "Charlie's Angels"

Had leading role in the feature "Kingdom Come"

Co-starred in the remake of "Rollerball"

First lead role, playing a a womanizer who meets his match in the comedy feature, "Deliver Us From Eva"

Cast as Deke in the action thriller, "S.W.A.T."

Released tenth studio album, The DEFinition"; earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album