Sway Calloway

An icon of hip-hop culture and a pivotal member of both MTV and SiriusXM Shade 45, Sway Calloway is a hosting vanguard and premier staple within music, news, and culture.

Sway first caught the public's attention when Interscope enlisted his business partner King Tech and him to produce an album called This or That, which would lay a foundation in his well-known legacy of providing underground hip-hop artists with platforms to shine.

In addition, Sway is an integral part of annual music events, including red carpet coverage of the Billboard Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, MTVEuropean Awards, and Grammy Awards. Sway serves as a Viacom Executive Producer and brings new programming ideas to their stations, including the revamped TRLAM (Total Request AM).

Sway has been a key correspondent for interviews with numerous political leaders, such as President Bill Clinton, Secretary Hillary Clinton, andJohn McCain. Most well-known are his moments with President Barack Obama both on-air and on television.

Sway's work continues throughout the nation and community where he has beena part of various panels and discussions hosting and moderating on
important issues like Hate Crimes, Racism and Education. In 2016, Sway's hometown of Oakland declared February 4 as "Sway Calloway Day," due to his dedication to service within the community.