Bizarre

Bizarre, born Rufus Arthur Johnson on July 5, 1976, is a Detroit rapper best known as a member of the hip-hop group D12, alongside Eminem, Proof, and others. He built a reputation as the group's most extreme and shock-driven voice, known for graphic, absurdist, and often deliberately offensive humor delivered over hard-hitting beats.

Within D12, Bizarre contributed to albums such as «Devil's Night» and «D12 World», and his solo career includes releases like «Blue Cheese & Coney Island» and «Friday Night at St. Andrews». His style sits at the intersection of horrorcore and battle rap, leaning into taboo subject matter and dark comedy rather than polished mainstream hooks.

Bizarre's place in rap history is tied closely to the Detroit scene of the late 1990s and 2000s, where he helped D12 become one of the most commercially successful rap groups of that era. His work with Eminem, both in the group and as a guest feature, remains the core reference point for most listeners discovering him.