Mr. Cheeks

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Mr. Cheeks
Background information
Birth name	Terrance Cocheeks Kelly[1]
Born	(1971-03-28) March 28, 1971 (age 53) Queens, New York City, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation	Rapper
Years active	1991–present
Labels	Universal, Diane's Boy
Formerly of	Lost Boyz

Terrance Cocheeks Kelly (born March 28, 1971), known professionally as Mr. Cheeks, is an American rapper from South Jamaica, Queens. He is best known for his 2001 single "Lights, Camera, Action!" (featuring Missy Elliott, P. Diddy and Petey Pablo), which peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100. Prior, he performed as a member of the hip hop group Lost Boyz from 1995 to 1999, and thereafter signed with Universal Records to pursue a solo career.

"Lights, Camera, Action!" preceded the release of his debut studio album John P. Kelly (2001), which was met with moderate critical and commercial reception along with its follow up, Back Again! (2003). He is also known for guest appearance on Lil' Kim's 2003 single "The Jump Off," which peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100.