Fonzworth Bentley (b. February 13, 1974) formerly known as Farnsworth Bentley, is a hip hop artist, entertainer, and fashion designer, best known for being a personal assistant to American celebrity Sean "Diddy" Combs. Bentley now markets his own line of umbrellas.
Bentley was born Derek Watkins in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended North Atlanta High School. He is a graduate of Morehouse College with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. His younger brother, Dion, is a recent graduate of University of Southern California's film school. His cousin, Jonathan Watkins plays in the drumline at Auburn University. His uncle, a band director, played him Beethoven's 5th Symphony at 18 months and, by the time Watkins was 2-1/2 years old, he was learning to play violin via the Suzuki method. He would later become concert master in his high school orchestra. Watkins gained an appreciated for dance and fashion in Atlanta. After graduating from Morehouse, with a bachelor of science degree, he took a job at a local Polo store in Atlanta where his customers included his childhood friend Andre 3000 of Outkast and future employer Sean "P. Diddy" Combs. When offered a job at The Polo Mansion, Watkins relocated to New York City, where he encountered Combs. After leaving Polo, Watkins became an apprentice for designer Alan Flusser. Later he was maitre d' at a New York restaurant. Watkins later reconsidered his position as maitre d' and sought a career in entertainment. He was later hired as Combs' personal assistant. Watkins worked for Combs for two years. In 2002 he resigned as Combs' personal assistant to pursue an acting career.
In 2003, Bentley was featured on the "Good Day, Good Sir" skit on OutKast's Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. In 2005, he was featured on a remix of Kanye West's "New Workout Plan". He is currently signed to West's GOOD Music label.
The Dirty Awards in Atlanta with Young Berg. The 3rd Annual Dirty Awards Announces Host, Performers
& Celebrity Appearances...
Atlanta, GA- October 18, 2007: Radio One Inc. has set the standard for urban award shows, especially
in the South. On, Monday, November 26, 2007 the 3rd Annual Dirty Awards will be held at the Georgia
World Congress Center in the heart of downtown Atlanta. The announcement of this year's host, Free
(formerly of 106 & Park), came down the pipeline Wednesday, October 17th. The Dirty Awards will
definitely be memorable as this is Free's first major hosting appearance since leaving the BET landmark
television show.
Radio One announces performances by some of 2007's most memorable artists including: Plies, Soulja
Boy, Playaz Circle, Yung Joc, Gorilla Zoe, Boyz N Da Hood, and Rick Ross.
Never to disappoint, Radio One has confirmed celebrity appearances by the entertainment industry's
finest including: Polow Da Don, T-Pain, Young Jeezy & USDA, DJ Khaled, Jermaine Dupri, Akon, DJ
Drama, Crime Mob, Gucci Mane, DJ Unk, Baby D, Big Oomp, Fabo and Buckey & Boots (Flavor of
Love & Charm School). More to be confirmed...
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