Problematic Black Hottie

DJ · Taste Maker · Cultural Curator

“Detroit’s empress of booty-bouncing, funky, and tropical dance beats hailing from the African diaspora.”

- Metro Times

Setting the Vibe

Problematic Black Hottie is a DJ, taste maker, and cultural curator celebrated for centering femininity and Blackness on the dance floor. Based in Detroit and raised across the African diaspora, she blends global and local sounds into sets that feel both intentional and contagious.

The Energy

Dubbed the “Empress of Girl Power” by Metro Times, PBH is known for creating spaces where diversity is the norm and self-expression is encouraged. Her approach to DJing is deeply informed by her background in culture and society, using travel, research, and lived experience to curate sets that feel thoughtful, playful, and emotionally charged.

With a consistent sound, aesthetic, and point of view, Problematic Black Hottie quickly became a Detroit staple — building a reputation for iconic selections, feminine energy, and dance floors that invite everyone to let go.

“Problematic Black Hottie is an R&B kid at heart and does deep listening and rigorous quality testing to serve fun and entertainment to crowds looking for substance.”