Def Rhymz

Dennis Bouman (3 May 1970 – 24 March 2024), known professionally as Def Rhymz, was a Surinamese-Dutch rapper best known for his humouristic raps. Bouman was born on 3 May 1970. He was the first Dutch rapper ever to hit the number 1 spot on the Dutch charts, with two songs: Doekoe in 1999 and Schudden in 2001.

Def Rhymz
Bouman in 2008
Background information
Birth nameDennis Bouman
Born(1970-05-03)3 May 1970
Paramaribo, Suriname
Died24 March 2024(2024-03-24) (aged 53)
Utrecht, Netherlands
GenresHip hop, pop
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years active1986–2024

Bouman went on to collaborate with the otherwise English-language trio Postmen on a cover-version of De Bom, 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.

Bouman died of heart failure on 24 March 2024, at the age of 53.

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