Def Rhymz
Surinamese and Dutch rapper (1970–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dennis Bouman (3 May 1970 – 24 March 2024), known professionally as Def Rhymz,[1] was a Surinamese-Dutch rapper best known for his humouristic raps. Bouman was born on 3 May 1970.[2] He was the first Dutch rapper ever to hit the number 1 spot on the Dutch charts, with two songs: Doekoe in 1999[3] and Schudden in 2001.[4]
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Def Rhymz | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Dennis Bouman |
Born | (1970-05-03)3 May 1970 Paramaribo, Suriname |
Died | 24 March 2024(2024-03-24) (aged 53) Utrecht, Netherlands |
Genres | Hip hop, pop |
Occupation(s) | Rapper |
Years active | 1986–2024 |
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Bouman went on to collaborate with the otherwise English-language trio Postmen on a cover-version of De Bom,[5] the chart-topping 1982-hit by pop/reggae-band Doe Maar for inclusion on a tribute-album.
Besides performing, Bouman also worked as a head-chef.[6]
Bouman died of heart failure on 24 March 2024, at the age of 53.[7]