Justin Hunte

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Justin 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.

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J.R.'s "Gang Season" Is One Of 2016's Most Balanced EPs

Stream J.R.'s "Gang Season" which features Trey Songz and Sqruipt.

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Bernie Sanders: The Breakfast Club Interview

Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders criticizes Donald Trump and details his relationship with Killer Mike in an interview with The Breakfast Club.

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Big Boy On Leaving Power 106: "It Was A Tough Decision"

The Hip Hop radio icon opens-up on his first year with Real 92.3.

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DJ U-Neek Details First Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Studio Sessions

The producer behind Bone Thug classics share insight into the group's early days.

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How Real 92.3 Snatched L.A.'s Radio Crown

It only took Real 92.3 six weeks to become LA's #1 urban radio station. Here's how they did it.

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Tree Thomas Gets Spiritual On "HETHA"

The Bay Area emcee needs no cosign. Produced by Kristo Rewelz. HipHopDX Premiere.

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Bishop Lamont & Xzibit Flex All Over "Back Up Off Me"

Bishop Lamont delivers a preview of his upcoming The Reformation. HipHopDX Exclusive.

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Kanye West - The Life Of Pablo

If "The Life Of Pablo" is the “album of the life” as Kanye tweeted, sadly, it signals a surprisingly narrow existence.

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Kanye West Begs Mark Zuckerberg For $1 Billion

"The Life Of Pablo" artist also says he's $53 Million in debt.

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How GRAMMYs Avoided Backlash In The Rap Categories

Bill Freimuth, The Recording Academy's SVP of Awards details how "Music's Biggest Night" avoided controversy over its rap category nominations.

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Te-Money & Game Unite On "Colors"

The first single off of Te-Money's "West LA" mixtape find the The Gang Ent. emcee joining forces with Game in a lyrical display of unity. HipHopDX Premiere.

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Legendary Halftime Show Coming To An End

DJ Eclipse announces the series finale will be on March 2, 2016.

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GRAMMY Best Rap Album Debate - A Barber Shop Discussion

The GRAMMYs take the debate for Best Rap Album straight to the barbershop. Share your thoughts in the Community Section.

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Stro's Game Goes Wrong In "Me & You" Video

Stro may love the ladies a little too much.

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Flint Michigan's Environmental Racism

Maronzio Vance tears into Governor Rick Snyder's handling of the Flint, Michigan water crisis.

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Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains B.o.B Twitter Beef

During a visit to Sway In The Morning, Neil deGrasse Tyson details how his unexpected "Flat Earth" Twitter conversation with B.o.B turned into diss tracks.

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Drake Not Performing At Grammy's

Drizzy Drake clears the air about whether he plans to perform on music's biggest night.

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Uncle Murda Sends Lyrical Shots At Young Thug

The Brooklyn emcee drops bars about Drake and Future during a visit to DJ Suss One's show. All in good rap fun.

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J Dilla’s Mother "Ma Dukes" Yancey Finally Details House Shoes Beef

For the first time on record, J. Dilla's mother Maureen "Ma Dukes" Yancey opens-up about the conflict with DJ House Shoes.

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Emilio Rojas Freestyles On Heavyweights Radio

New York's Emilio Rojas tears down his Heavyweights Radio Freestyle.