Che "Rhymefest" Smith is the quintessential renaissance man. As a writer, artist, activist, Political organizer and teacher, Che has cracked glass ceilings and shattered negative stereotypes about hip-hop.

In 2005, Rhymefest won a Grammy for co-writing the mega - hit "Jesus Walks" with his childhood friend Kanye West. In 2006 he released his critically acclaimed "Blue Collar" Album on Clive Davis's J-records.

In 2013 Che, Kanye and Che's wife Donnie Smith founded Donda's House. Donda's House is a non-profit premium Arts program that teaches youth 15-24 years old Health & Wellness techniques, Studio Etiquette & Creative Writing. Donda's House has served over 160 youth with free instruction and continues to be a force for creative change in Chicago.

In 2014 Rhymefest was nominated for a Grammy for his work on Kanye West's "Yeezus" album for the song "New Slaves."

In 2015 Rhymefest won a Critics Choice award, Golden Globe and Academy Award (Oscar) for his work on "Glory" along with John Legend and Common for the film Selma. ‘

Che is the subject of the BreakThru Films documentary In My Father’s House, which explores fatherhood, homelessness and family. In January of 2013, Che goes on a journey to find his father, only to find his father homeless on the West Side of Chicago. The film premiered at Tribeca in 2015, and is expected to be distributed October 9, 2015 in select AMC Theaters. Che Smith was selected to represent Kenneth Cole in the 2015 “The Courageous Class” Look Good, For Good Campaign.

Che earned the 2016 Grammy for "Best Song for Visual Media" for his work on "Glory" performed by Common and John Legend in the film Selma.

Che believes "true power is the power to empower others."