Tyree Hakeem Jamar Adams, professionally known as TJ Atoms, is an American actor, musician, producer, clothing designer and animator from North Philadelphia.
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| Citizenship | American |
| Occupation | Actor
Musician Clothing designer |
| Known for | Wu-Tang: An American Saga |
Atoms gained mainstream recognition following his breakthrough role as Ol' Dirty Bastard (ODB) on Hulu’s drama biopic series Wu-Tang: An American Saga[1]
Early life
editAtoms is from North Philadelphia. Atoms was discovered in the streets of Philadelphia[1] when he was cast for a music video role in the song Fault Line by August Burns Red.[2]
Atoms was also a member of the Philadelphia hip-hop group The Bakery Boys.[3] The group intertwined skateboard culture with art and underground music[4]
Career
editActing
editAtoms played the role of the late rapper Asan Unique, professionally known as Ol' Dirty Bastard in the Wu-Tang: An American Saga, is a drama-biopic series on Hulu. The first season of the biopic aired in 2019. The show aired for three seasons.[5][6][7]
In 2020, Atoms played the role of Kamal, in the Netflix comedy The 40-Year-Old Version. He also appeared on Phels High.
In 2024, he was cast to play a role in Splash City, which is still being developed.[8]
In 2021, it was announced that Atoms would be featuring in the film, Iron Mike, a Hulu series that chronicles the life of retired American boxer Mike Tyson.[9] In the film which was released in 2022, Atoms played the role of Barkim, Mike Tyson's friend.
Music
editIn 2021, Atoms made his music debut with the release of his single Potato Chips.[citation needed]
In 2024, his song Shimmy, with DJ Crazy was part of the Curry Brand by Steph Curry, campaign.[10]
Fashion
editIn 2022, Atoms launched his contemporary unisex clothing brand Parallel Worldwide.[11][12]
References
edit- ^ a b Jones, Tashara. "'Wu-Tang' star TJ Atoms became an actor after being discovered on the street". Page Six. Page Six. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ Carter, Corein. "Next Up: Actor TJ Atoms Is Making His Mark While Giving Back To His Community". Forbes. Forbes. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ Uitti, Jacob. "Rapper and Actor TJ Atoms Brings the Energy with New Song, "Potato Chips"". American Songwriter. American Songwriter. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ Woods, Kathia. "North Philadelphia's TJ Atoms acted his way into the Wu-Tang Clan". The Philadelphia Tribune. The Philadelphia Tribune. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ Philips, David. "TJ Atoms on the Responsibility of Playing ODB on Hulu's 'Wu-Tang: An American Saga'". Awards Daily. Awards Daily. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ Giacomazzo, Bernadette R. "Inside TJ Atoms' Critically Acclaimed Portrayal Of ODB In 'Wu-Tang: An American Saga'". BET. BET. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ McIlwaine, Kharisma. "TJ Atoms captivates as the late ODB in Hulu's Original 'Wu-Tang: An American Saga'". The Philadelphia Sunday Sun. The Philadelphia Sunday Sun. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ Garcia, Thania. "'Splash City' Film From Rapper Berner and 4 Ways Entertainment Sets Cast (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Variety. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ entrtnmnt. "TJ ATOMS ANNOUNCED TO STAR IN FORTHCOMING HULU SERIES IRON MIKE". entrtnmnt. entrtnmnt. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ LBB Editorial. "Basketball Star Stephen Curry Does His Thing for Curry Brand Campaign". LBB. LBB. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ Dorsey, Avon. "'Wu-Tang' Series Star TJ Atoms Drops New Parallel Worldwide Clothing Line". HYPEBEAST. HYPEBEAST. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ Jones, Tashara. "'Wu-Tang' star TJ Atoms talks upcoming release of unisex clothing line". Page Six. Page Six. Retrieved 20 September 2024.