Justin Hunte
987 itemsJustin Hunte is Brand Ambassador of HipHopDX and hosts The Breakdown and #DXLive. A former Editor-in-Chief of DX, Hunte’s been featured on Revolt TV’s “Revolt Live” and the AllOutShow on SiriusXM, as well as in Billboard magazine, digital campaigns for Lexus, Honda, Brisk, and Simple Mobile. Prior to joining HipHopDX, Hunte spent 5 years working in investment banking at Banc Of America/Merrill Lynch and has covered music, politics, and culture for numerous publications. He is currently based in Los Angeles, California. @TheCompanyMan on all socials.
Snoop Dogg Tackles Youth Football Concussions, Details White House Visit
Exclusive: Snoop Dogg challenges the NFL to teach proper tackling technique to youth football players to help curb concussions.
Bridget Kelly Shares How Jay Z's Demand For Excellence Impacts Her Music
Exclusive: Roc Nation's Bridget Kelly explains how releasing an album is like giving birth and why she, Miguel & Weeknd are R&B "game changers."
Scarface Clarifies Position On White Rappers, Compares Hip Hop To Rock & Roll
Exclusive: Scarface explains the similarities between Hip Hop, Jazz and Rock & Roll and says that White rappers are presented as "smarter" than Black rappers.
Beyonce Releases Statement In Response To Challenger Criticism
Beyonce says that she recorded "XO" with the intent to help "heal" those who lost loved ones during the 1986 Challenger explosion.
Rapsody Recalls Ghostwriting For Grant Hill, Duke Basketball History
The Snow Hill, North Carolina-native reflects on the highs and lows of college basketball's most polarizing program.
Wale Explains Complex Rant, Blames Bias On Kid Cudi Beef
In at interview with Hot 97, Wale apologizes to Juicy J and shares Jay Z's reaction to his Complex tirade.
M-Eighty "The A&R Extraordinaire" Tracklist, Cover Art, Download & Stream
Exclusive: The Guinness Book Of World Records holder commemorates his new role as VP of A&R at RBC Records with the release of a 25-track compilation.
Freddie Gibbs Says He Is Better Rapper Than Young Jeezy
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Skyzoo Details Creating Jay Z Tribute "An Ode To Reasonable Doubt"
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Kanye West: adidas, Rants & Racism
Kanye West has pushed cultural boundaries farther than many's expectations. But has the People's Champ suddenly lost the people?
Sadat X Says Eye Candy Trumps Talent In Music Industry
The Brand Nubian artist also explains why the New York accent makes it difficult for other regions to understand the music.
SwizZz Guarantees Funk Volume Debut Album In 2014
The California emcee also says that personal challenges have affected his career, delaying the release of his first studio album.
"RiFF RAFF REALM" Debuts On Complex TV
The oeNEON iCON artist releases the first episode of his new web series, "RiFF RAFF REALM."
Wiz Khalifa Details Love Of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles & Adele Collaboration
The Pittsburgh native also discusses his upcoming "Blacc Hollywood" album on "SKEE Live."
Swizz Beatz & Mashonda's Son Kasseem Launches kasseemsdream.com
Exclusive: Swizz Beatz and Mashonda's six-year-old son Kasseem has launched the kasseemsdream.com website, a site intended to teach creative children self-expression through the arts.
RiFF RAFF To Launch "RiFF RAFF REALM" On Complex TV
The Houston-native's webseries will debut on November 21.
Marshall Mathers has compiled one of Hip Hop's most exalted careers. So why is he still wary of saying he's the greatest?
DJ Khalil Details Producing "Survival" For Eminem
Exclusive: The Los Angeles-based producer says that he did not hear the finished version of "Survival" until after the record leaked.
Hopsin Says Major Labels Are Out For Quick Money
Exclusive: Following the Los Angeles, California screening of "Independent Living: The Funk Volume Documentary," Hopsin says that there is no front man in Funk Volume.
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