Binz (VNM)

Binz, born Le Nguyen Trung Dan on May 24, 1988, is a Vietnamese-American rapper and one of the most prominent figures in modern Vietnamese hip-hop. Also known by the moniker Binz Da Poet, he first built a following in Vietnam's underground rap scene before crossing into the mainstream, becoming widely recognized after appearances on Vietnamese televised rap competitions that brought hip-hop to a national audience.

His music blends confident, rhythmically dense rapping with polished, radio-ready pop and R&B production, a combination that helped hip-hop gain broader commercial acceptance in Vietnam. Tracks like «Big City Boi» and «OK» showcase his knack for catchy, hard-hitting hooks paired with sharp verses, while songs such as «Thôi Anh Không Chơi» reflect the more personal, Vietnamese-language songwriting that anchors his catalog alongside English-influenced flows.

As a bridge between underground credibility and mainstream pop sensibility, Binz has played a significant role in shaping the sound and visibility of Vietnamese hip-hop on a wider stage, collaborating with prominent producers and artists within the Vietnamese music industry and helping normalize rap as a mainstream genre in the country.