Jonnie Park

Personal context

Summary

Jonnie Park, known as Dumbfoundead, is a rapper, actor, comedian, podcaster, and writer whose work ranges from battle rap and personal storytelling to songs about immigrant family history and Asian American life. He has repeatedly spoken about wanting to represent Asian Americans and challenge their underrepresentation and stereotyping in entertainment, including through his song and video “Safe,” which addressed Hollywood whitewashing and the 2016 Oscars. In interviews, he has also criticized police brutality and a presidential candidate he described as hateful. No public record of LGBTQ advocacy, DEI roles, or party affiliations is established.