[1] Whereas his family members geared towards the healthcare field, Swain showed an affinity for the arts at a young age.
[3][8] He has also performed in plays including Six Degrees of Separation and Thoughts of a Colored Man, as well as starring in several Off-Broadway productions such as Kill Move Paradise at the National Black Theatre in New York.
In 2018, it was reported that he hosted an impromptu acting workshop at the Forma Arts + Wellness studio in Birmingham.
[10] In 2017, Swain was cast as Damon Richards in Ryan Murphy's FX television series Pose.
[15] Due to his Southern background, Swain had never heard of or been exposed to the ball culture depicted in Pose.
[2] He also drew upon his experience of moving to New York City with just "50 dollars in his pocket" in order to pursue his dreams.