Denaun Porter (born December 7, 1978), known by his stage names Mr. Porter and Kon Artis, is an American rapper, singer and record producer, who is best known for being an original member of Detroit rap group D12. Porter started his rap career at a young age, when his original dream of playing professional basketball was shattered after receiving gun wounds to his leg. He founded the rap duo Da Brigade before being approached by late rapper Proof to start the hip hop group now known as D12.