- Artist
- Date: May 26, 2025
- Stage: Union
Award winning artist ‘Def-i’ continues to carve out an original niche from introspective and
poetic Hip-Hop. Emerging from Dinétah & the underground rap circuit, Def-i’s eclectic repertoire
has provided him with much success and opportunity; MC, Producer, Artist-Educator,
Beatmaker – Def-i has been featured on NPR Music, Sway In The Morning, BBC, Shade 45,
Democracy Now! and more. His performance styles range widely from Hip-Hop and spoken
word to contemporary Indigenous acoustic. Rounding out this diverse musical powerhouse,
Def-i is an experienced youth workshop provider, active Recording Academy / GRAMMYs
member, and recently served as a U.S. Department of State Hip-Hop Cultural Ambassador in
Paris, France & Nigeria with Next Level USA.
His dedication to cultural preservation and lyrical mastery has earned him the respect of Hip
Hop veterans, industry professionals, academics, and upcoming generations.
