Diné lyrical artist Def-i taking up space worldwide

TWIN LAKES, N.M. – Christopher Mike-Bidtah is carving out his Def-i image in the hip-hop scene. Mike-Bidtah, known by his stage name Def-i, is a Diné hip-hop artist-educator, rapper, and producer. He’s received multiple awards for his poetic rapport and leadership, such as the 2023 New Mexico Male Artist of the Year, The Hustle Award, and the U.S. Hip-Hop Cultural Ambassador (with Next Level USA), respectively. In a couple of weeks, he’ll be a “showcasing artist” for the 2024 SXSW (South by Southwest) Music Festival in Austin, Texas. The festival brings together artists, industry professionals, and music lovers from around the world to make connections, elevate their careers, and celebrate the magic of live music, according to the SXSW website. This is a massive win for Def-i because he will represent the Navajo Nation at the festival. Mike-Bidtah is Naakaii Dine’é and born for Táchii’nii. His maternal grandfather is Hooghan Łání, and his paternal grandfather is Tábąąhá. He is the son of Pandora Mike and the late Lawrence Burt Bidtah. His grandparents are the late Eddie Mike-Bidtah and Diana Mike. He’s originally from Shiprock but resides in Albuquerque. Building with hip-hop communities Christopher Mike-Bidtah was awarded the New Mexico Male...