Mateen Cleaves was born on 7 September 1977 in Flint, Michigan, USA. He is a producer, known for 5K1 (2018), Flintown Kids (2005) and From Glory Days (2009). He has been married to Chanda Lane since 19 July 2008.
14th overall pick in the 2000 NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons. Played for the Pistons (2000-2001), Sacramento Kings (2001-2003), Cleveland Cavaliers (2004), and Seattle SuperSonics (2004-2006). Member of Michigan State University's 2000 NCAA championship team.