Denaun M. Porter (born December 7, 1978), known professionally as Mr. Porter, Kon Artis, and Denaun (often stylized as dEnAuN), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was best known as being one of the members of Detroit rap group D12 until his departure in mid-2012 to focus on his solo career. In 2014, he rejoined D12 and was featured on the Shady XV compilation album.
Born in North Carolina on December 7, 1978, Denaun M. Porter moved with his family to Mississippi and later to Detroit when he was 10 years old. His father, Charles, is a gospel singer and former member of the Blind Boys of Alabama and The Christianaires; his mother is a writer.
Porter started his career with D12 in the mid-1990s. He was inspired to rap and produce after hearing A Tribe Called Quest's song, "Bonita Applebum." Throughout his solo career, he has both produced and performed vocally as a rapper and singer, producing songs for many notable artists such as Eminem, Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg, Royce da 5'9" and 50 Cent (producing the 2003 song "P.I.M.P.").