Che Armond Smith (born July 6, 1977),[2] better known by his stage name Rhymefest, is an American rapper and songwriter from Chicago, Illinois.

Born Che Smith in Chicago, Illinois,[2] Rhymefest started off battle rapping at events such as JumpOff and ScribbleJam against acts like Eminem and Chalk.

Smith co-wrote "Glory" alongside John Legend and Common, for the 2014 motion picture Selma.

He played "Big George", starring alongside Alec Baldwin, Gabrielle Union, Taylor Shilling, Michael K. Williams, Christian Slater, and more.

The track "OG Philosophy" featuring Black Thought and Raheem DeVaughn arrived in early 2020.

[5] In 2006, Smith was invited to the British House of Commons to discuss hip-hop and policy with David Cameron.

[8][9] In 2016, he hosted a "Truth & Reconciliation" event series to enhance awareness about gun violence in Chicago.