Charlie Dark
Charlie Dark | |
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 Charlie Dark in 2026 | |
| Born | Charlie Williams |
| Known for | Run Dem Crew |
Charlie Dark is a poet, DJ, co-founder of Attica Blues,[1] and founder of Run Dem Crew.[2] Dark is also a Lululemon Global Running Ambassador.[3]
In 2023, Dark was awarded an MBE, as part of the birthday honours list, for services to running and to young people.[4]
Career
Musician
Dark, under the name the of D'Afro, was part of the trip hop band Attica Blues, which released their debut single Blueprint in 1995.[5]
DJ
Dark started DJing from the age of thirteen while still in school in south east London.[6]
Running
Dark founded the London based running crew Run Dem Crew in 2007.[7] Dark received a Points of Light award from the UK prime minister Theresa May for his dedication to establishing the alternative running community.[8]
Poet
Dark has been a poet coach for the London Teenage Poetry Slam.[9]
References
- ↑ Gendre, Kevin Le (2008-03-10). "Charlie Dark". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ↑ Scarr, Georgia; McCarthy, Kerry (2017-11-28). "25 runners you need to follow on Instagram". Runner's World. Retrieved 2020-09-21.
- ↑ "wae-ambassador-details". shop.lululemon.com. Retrieved 2020-09-21.
- ↑ "Birthday Honours List 2023 PM List Transparency Data" (PDF).
- ↑ Kabuubi, Maxine (2000-07-13). "Avalanche of sound". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ↑ "CHARLIE DARK". Crack Magazine. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
- ↑ Dark, Charlie. "About". www.rundemcrew.com. Retrieved 2020-09-21.
- ↑ "Run Dem Crew". Points of Light. 2018-11-21. Retrieved 2020-09-21.
- ↑ "BBC - Radio 4 Bespoken Word - Charlie Dark". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-09-09.