On March 10, Timothy Zachary Mosley was born--aka Timbaland. The rapper-producer began to learn how to use studio equipment under the direction of producer and musician DeVante Swing at the age of 19.

Timbaland received three Grammy Awards for his work with Justin Timberlake. He also earned a Grammy for his contributions to Beyoncé’s “Drunk in Love.”

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