About Def Rhymz
Lived 1970 – 2024 (aged 53). Def Rhymz was a Dutch rapper, singer, musician and hip hop music.
Dennis Bouman (3 May 1970 – 24 March 2024), known professionally as Def Rhymz, was a Surinamese-Dutch rapper best known for his humouristic raps.
Biography 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.
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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Frequently asked questions
Who was Def Rhymz?
Dutch rapper (1970-2024)
When was Def Rhymz born?
Def Rhymz was born on 3 May 1970 in Paramaribo.
When did Def Rhymz die?
Def Rhymz died on 24 March 2024 in Utrecht.
What was Def Rhymz's occupation?
Def Rhymz was a rapper, singer, musician and hip hop music.
What nationality was Def Rhymz?
Def Rhymz was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Def Rhymz. https://biography.guide/def-rhymz/
MLA: "Def Rhymz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/def-rhymz/.
Chicago: "Def Rhymz." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/def-rhymz/.
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