Keith Sweat, the singer-songwriter behind R&B/pop classics such as “Twisted,” “Nobody” and “I Want Her,” is raising his voice in another medium. He is executive producer of the new drama Twin Pillars: A Series. The show’s first three episodes will be introduced Nov. 16 on Tubi.
Sweat — who also portrays club owner Snow in the series — is working in tandem with producer/ choreographer Darrin Dewitt Henson, who created, directed and also stars in Twin Pillars: A Series.
Twin Pillars focuses on fraternal twins Dre (Henson) and Maurice (General Hospital’s Alimi Ballard) who are placed in the foster care system as youngsters when their parents are incarcerated. As the brothers move forward in different directions, the storyline delves into how childhood adversity, family separation and life’s choices influence their identities and futures. In addition to Sweat and Henson, the Twin Pillars cast includes Fat Joe, Sean Anthony Baker and Crystal Coney.
“Music has always been my way of connecting with people through stories that speak to real-life experiences,” Sweat commented in the press announcement. “As an executive producer and actor on Twin Pillars, I have the opportunity to bring that same passion for storytelling to television. This series explores family, adversity and the choices that shape our lives. Darrin has created something meaningful, and I’m proud to help bring a story to audiences that not only entertains but also sparks important conversations about resilience, family and second chances.”
Concurrently, Sweat is preparing for the 2027 release of a new single, “Think Love.” Beginning with his 1987 debut album Make It Last Forever, he has logged five consecutive No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart during his career. Sweat also earned another No. 1 album on that tally in 2008 with Just Me.
Beyond work as a director-producer-choreographer, Henson’s resumé lists various film and television acting credits. Among those credits: BET’s hit drama The Family Business, Soul Food: The Series and Stomp the Yard.
Describing Twin Pillars: A Series as “more than a story about two brothers,” Henson further explained, “It’s about the circumstances that shape us, the decisions that define us and the family connections that remain even when life pulls us in different directions. I wanted to create a series that reflects the complexity of the human experience, particularly for children whose lives are disrupted by circumstances they did not create. Having Keith Sweat join this project as both an executive producer and actor brings an incredible level of experience and creative energy to the production. Together we’re telling a story that I believe will resonate with audiences long after the credits roll.”
