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.
"Yeezus" is jarring, uncomfortable, uncompromising and courageous, all the things that initially made Hip Hop great.
Jarren Benton & Dizzy Wright Address Rick Ross & Lil Wayne's Lost Endorsements
Exclusive: Funk Volume's Jarren Benton & Dizzy Wright recall their initial meeting & explain why Hopsin's next album won't be delayed as long as Dr. Dre's "Detox."
Harry Allen Explains How Odd Future Maximizes YouTube
Exclusive: On Sunday June 9, the "Media Assassin" will host "Hip Hop in the YouTube Age: How the Medium is Changing the Message" at the Museum Of The Moving Image in Queens, New York.
Kurupt Opens Up About Foxy Brown Relationship & Reconciling With DMX
Exclusive: Kurupt explains how love and loyalty factored into some of his most notorious beefs and how time, reflection and drinking shots together squashed some of them.
Young Guru Explains Why New York Hip Hop Is Coming Back
Exclusive: Jay-Z's longtime engineer credits 9th Wonder as inspiration for his GrammyU speaker series & reflects on his first interaction with West Coast Hip Hop.
U-God Reflects On Shyheim's Recent Arrest, Blames Environment & Choices
Exclusive: Asked about Shyheim's reported missed appearance on Jay-Z's "Reasonable Doubt," U-God talks about more current issues regarding the rapper he claims he raised.
Nocando "Tits N' Explosions" Mixtape Stream, Tracklist & Cover Art
UPDATE: The Hellfyre Club founder releases the stream for his latest mixtape, which features production from Kenny Segal, Thavius Beck and guest appearances by Pigeon John & Cell.
Queen Of The Ring's Debo Says Women Battle Rappers "Use More Brainpower" Than Men
Exclusive: The Battle Rap pioneer details the history of Queen Of The Ring and explains the "secret to his success."
Los Rakas Tour Dates, Presented By Pepsi
In an interview with Pepsi, Los Rakas discusses the how their Panamanian and Northern California roots bring a "different flavor to Hip Hop."
PROMO: B.o.B., Santigold Featured in vitaminwater #MakeBoringBrilliant Recap Videos
As part of its "brilliance uncapped" campaign, vitaminwater releases videos of B.o.B., Santigold, Matt & Kim and Yung Skeeter performing in Boring, Oregon.
Jay-Z Signs Skylar Diggins To Roc Nation Sports
The WNBA star point guard becomes the second athlete signed to the Jay-Z's sports agency.
Vibe Magazine Sold To SpinMedia
SpinMedia acquired the rights to each of Vibe Media's digital properties and looks to discontinue Vibe's print magazine by year end.
Wyclef Jean Reflects On His Haitian Presidency Bid
Exclusive: The Fugees-emcee explains the reasoning behind releasing "April Showers," his intentions for his newly launched record label All Handz On Deck, Masons, the Illuminati and his ultimate legacy.
Kurupt Announces Dogg Pound, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Collaborative Album
Exclusive: The legendary emcee confirms that Snoop Dogg and Soopafly will be included in the upcoming Thug Pound album along with all five members of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.
B.o.B Discusses Comparisons Between T.I. & Malcolm X
Exclusive: Before a performance at vitaminwater's "Brilliance Uncapped" campaign in Boring, Oregon, B.o.B. reflects on recording "Past My Shades" with Lupe Fiasco & Tech N9ne's "Awkward" verse.
Silent Knight "Busy Is My Best Friend II" Tracklist, Cover Art & Album Stream
UPDATE: Silent Knight offers a free stream of "Busy Is My Best Friend II," which features Soul Khan, Homeboy Sandman and Rasheed Chappell.
B.o.B. Confirms "Memories Back Then" With Kendrick Lamar As Hustle Gang EP First Single
Exclusive: After the Gotye-sampling "Memories Back Then" missed the cut for T.I.'s "Trouble Man" B.o.B. says that his collaboration with Kendrick Lamar is coming care of the Hustle Gang EP.
PROMO: vitaminwater B.o.B., Santigold Make Boring, Oregon Brilliant
Exclusive: B.o.B, Santigold, Matt & Kim and DJ Skeeter kick off vitaminwater's "brilliance uncapped" campaign with free concert in Boring, Oregon.
Big Sean Talks Detroit's Economy & Plans For Business Expansion
Exclusive: Big Sean explains how his hometown of Detroit supports him despite the hard times and why he calls "Hall Of Fame" one of the best albums of 2013.
Sara Kana Explains Difference Between Male & Female Battle Rappers
Exclusive: Owner and CEO of Barz & Brastrapz previews this weekend's F.L.A.G. (Fight Like A Girl) event in Milwaukee featuring the headlining battle between Viixen Tha Assassin and Dutchess.
Ces Cru Run Down Their Favorite Strange Music Moments
Exclusive: Godemis and Ubiquitous explain how it feels to go from local fans to signed artists under Tech N9ne's Strange Music umbrella.
