Dee Himes

Dee Himes is a Houston-born lyricist who transformed pain, prison, and personal loss into a powerful voice of healing and purpose. Adopted from the system at age 6, Dee grew up in tough environments and by 17, found himself spiraling into homelessness and street life. That path led him to a lifestyle of breaking into homes and robberies—until he was caught and incarcerated at 19, sentenced to eight years in the Texas prison system. Eight months into his sentence, Dee received a “kite”—a prison letter—that changed everything. His little brother, best friend, and partner in crime had been murdered on December 2, 2016. With no way to attend the funeral or say goodbye, the pain of that loss shook him deeply. Trapped within four prison walls, Dee began an internal transformation, realizing that his life had to change, not just for himself, but in memory of his brother. For the next seven years, Dee used every moment to reflect, study, and grow. He explored knowledge, spirituality, and music as a way to process grief and reimagine his future. In April 2023, after making parole in his seventh year, he was released into a world that had drastically changed—new technology, new systems, and new challenges. Overwhelmed but focused, he poured his entire soul into creating his debut album, Since You Forgot. The album is a tribute to his late brother Baam, told in 16 tracks that represent key chapters in Dee’s journey through grief, incarceration, and healing. From the release date to the number of songs, every part of the album holds symbolic meaning. It is a space for anyone who has experienced loss, especially those who haven’t yet found a way to express it. It’s also a message to those still in the streets—showing that transformation is possible, no matter how deep the pain. His first single, Addicted to Pain, captures the raw emotion he felt receiving the news of Baam’s death. The music video, recorded in abandoned buildings and shadowed in dark tones, mirrors the isolation and grief that defined those years. He lived in denial for seven years, but upon his release, the reality hit—Baam was truly gone. Dee Himes is not just an artist; he’s a survivor, a realist, and a guiding voice for others struggling with grief, depression, or the street life. He understands the dangers of unresolved pain and the cycles it can trap people in. He offers no judgment—just a hand through music for those ready to heal. As Dee says, “When I die, I won’t die how you remember me. If you knew me for bad, you’ll know me for good. If you knew me for good, you’ll know me for great.” Through Since You Forgot, Dee Himes proves that pain can be turned into purpose—and that healing, no matter how long it takes, is always possible.