What Is Fonzworth Bentley's Net Worth?
Fonzworth Bentley, born Derek Watkins, is an American musician and author with a net worth of $2 million. He is widely recognized as P. Diddy's impeccably dressed valet and assistant, appearing prominently in the TV series "Making the Band 2" from 2002 to 2004. Bentley's finesse and charm led him to host MTV's "From G's to Gents" between 2008 and 2009. He is also a celebrated author, known for his "New York Times" best-seller, "Advance Your Swagger: How to Use Manners, Confidence and Style to Get Ahead," published in 2007.
Early Life
Fonzworth Bentley was born on February 13, 1974, in Atlanta, Georgia. He completed his primary and secondary education in Atlanta and later graduated from Morehouse College. During his youth, he cultivated a love for music and played the violin.
Career
Bentley’s career took a significant turn when he was hired by Sean "P. Diddy" Combs in the early 2000s to be his valet and personal assistant. Known for his unique and polished style, often featuring suits and bowties, Bentley stood out in Diddy's entourage and garnered public attention when he appeared on MTV's "Making the Band 2." Inspired by the character Bootney Lee Farnsworth from the movie "Let's Do It Again," he adopted the name Fonzworth Bentley.
Bentley's presence in the entertainment industry expanded beyond his role with P. Diddy. He made musical contributions, featuring on Da Band's "Too Hot for TV" and OutKast's "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below." He also pursued acting, with roles in movies such as "Honey" and "Fat Albert."
In 2004, Bentley began his professional relationship with Kanye West, appearing in the music video for "The New Workout Plan." He contributed as a songwriter to several tracks on Kanye's album "Yeezus" and was recognized for his work on "Ultralight Beam" from the "Life of Pablo" album.
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Bentley transitioned to television production, serving as an executive producer for "Borrow My Crew," and participating in various TV shows including "P. Diddy Presents the Bad Boys of Comedy." He also authored his etiquette book "Advance Your Swagger" in 2007 and launched the reality series "From G's to Gents" on MTV, which ran for two seasons.
His musical ventures continued with the release of his debut album "C.O.L.O.U.R.S." in 2011. Bentley displayed his versatility by contributing to the ABC comedy series "Black-ish" as a songwriter and producer.
Personal Life
In July 2010, Bentley married actress Faune Chambers. The couple has two children, Zoie and Daniel. Beyond his professional achievements, Bentley is dedicated to public service, participating in initiatives like the KnowHow2Go campaign and contributing to relief efforts for Haiti through the remake of "We Are The World."
