Detroit Pistons DJ Chachi to Spin at NBA All-Star Weekend

Longtime in-house DJ for the Pistons and Red Wings will bring Detroit flavor to LA festivities

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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DJ Chachi, whose real name is Brett Darago, will be the official DJ for the NBA Celebrity Game on Friday and will handle a variety of related events throughout the NBA All-Star Weekend in Inglewood, California. The Flint native and longtime Pistons DJ plans to inject some Detroit flavor into the West Coast festivities.

Why it matters

DJ Chachi's selection to perform at NBA All-Star Weekend is a testament to his skills and reputation, as well as the growing prominence of the Detroit sports scene. His participation allows him to showcase his talents on a national stage and represent the city of Detroit.

The details

Darago, who has been the in-house DJ for the Pistons and Red Wings for over 10 years, will be responsible for keeping the energy high at various All-Star events. He is known for incorporating Detroit-centric music, including Motown and local rap and techno, into his playlists, which often feature requests from Pistons players.

  • DJ Chachi has been in the Los Angeles area all week rehearsing for his All-Star schedule.
  • He was set to be the official DJ for the Celebrity Game on Friday, February 14, 2026.
  • DJ Chachi will handle a variety of related events throughout the NBA All-Star Weekend, which runs from February 14-16, 2026.

The players

DJ Chachi

The in-house DJ for the Detroit Pistons and Red Wings, whose real name is Brett Darago. He is a Flint native who has been DJing for over 30 years and is known for incorporating Detroit-centric music into his playlists.

Cade Cunningham

A Pistons All-Star who is set to take the floor with "Team Stars" for the main tournament on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

Jalen Duren

A Pistons All-Star who is set to take the floor with "Team Stars" for the main tournament on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

J.B. Bickerstaff

The Pistons head coach who is set to coach "Team Stars" for the main tournament on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

Shawn Martinez

The former Pistons director of game presentation who first brought DJ Chachi on board in 2016.

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What they’re saying

“I grew up loving the Pistons, especially when we were winning. I've always wanted to entertain. It's just me, it's in my blood. I love it so much. I always did theater in high school and college. I loved performing. Just to be a DJ in front of everybody, for the team, for myself, it's a story, man.”

— DJ Chachi (freep.com)

“[Isaiah] Stewart's great. Stewart's always giving me playlists. He'll write me on Instagram and send me a playlist before games. It's always Rastafarian and Jamaican and island-type vibes. You always know when Stewart's on the floor and shootaround. Cade always gives me some stuff. Last week out of the blue – Duren never really comes up to the booth – he came up to the booth and said I want some Fetty P Franklin. I'm like, 'OK.' Then I gotta find a clean version, so that's always a trick, especially on the fly, but I make something work.”

— DJ Chachi (freep.com)

What’s next

DJ Chachi will continue to perform at various NBA All-Star Weekend events throughout the weekend of February 14-16, 2026, showcasing his skills and representing the city of Detroit.

The takeaway

DJ Chachi's selection to perform at NBA All-Star Weekend is a proud moment for the city of Detroit, as he brings the unique musical flavor of the Motor City to the national stage. His long-standing relationship with the Pistons and Red Wings has allowed him to cultivate a reputation as one of the top in-game DJs in professional sports.