Fonzworth Bentley
Hip Hop Artist, Entertainer and Fashion Designer; Host of MTV’s “From G’s to Gents”
Biography
Recognized in the hip hop world, the fashion scene and as a pop culture figure, Fonzworth Bentley is making his mark in some of the hardest industries in the world. Whether he’s assisting P.Diddy or touring with BET’s College Tour, Fonzworth is known for his class, etiquette, respect and remarkable style. His MTV show, From Gs to Gents, and his best-selling book Advance Your Swagger How To Use Manners, Confidence and Style To Get Ahead have boosted him to success. His trademark comes from the simplest of ideas: politeness, respect and gratitude. Those ideals have propelled him far into the corporate world. Bentley contributed to KnowHow2GO, a national public service advertising campaign designed to encourage low-income and first-generation students to take the steps necessary to go to college. Bentley's involvement in the campaign has included creation of a radio public service advertisement titled "Wanna Go?" and participation in the 2007 YMCA Black and Hispanic Achievers Teen Leadership Summit in Orlando, Florida. His real world etiquette message comes at a great time, as we are in the Golden Age of Disrespect. Fonzworth’s message is simple but necessary: using the foundation of the basic building blocks we all been taught is the pathway to success. Fonzworth’s presentation, Take Your Swagger from College to Corporate, teaches today’s youth the strength in respecting themselves, their colleagues and how to take life’s seemingly simple lessons to the next level.
Speech Topics
Take Your Swagger From College To Corporate
What Young Men Need to Know About College Success “Early”
From “G’s to Gents
Videos
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