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.
Rapper Confronts San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee: "You're A Disgrace To Asians"
Bay Area emcee Equipto blasts the San Francisco's Mayor Ed Lee for championing the city's gentrification.
Hopsin Ridicules Modern Rap On "No Words"
"We got some real mentally retarded rappers in the game," Hopsin delivers. "I know for a fact nobody knows what these dudes be saying."
Intellectual Property: Megaupload, Lupe Fiasco & "Interactive Playthings"
This week we take a look at three different cases all involving an artist's intellectual property.
Check Out Donald Glover's Scene In "The Martian"
Childish Gambino helps devise a plan to save an astronaut stuck on Mars. "The Martian" in theaters today!
Torae "Clap Sh*t Up" Preview [Prod Nottz]
Brooklyn's Finest delivers a scathing verse over Nottz' powerhouse production. Peep Apollo Brown's reaction.
Will Smith Remixes Bomba Estéreo's "Fiesta"
It's been more than a decade since Big Willie Style released a new song. But is it any good? Let us know.
The LA impresario releases a sultry new offering. We haven't heard this KR yet. Produced by Fayo & Chill.
Drake’s Diss Track Strategy, Eazy-E Acquired AIDS By Acupuncture?
Add Frost to the Eazy-E to the list of Eazy-E conspiracy peddlers. Drake drops some de ja vu.
Inside "Empire's" Powerful Anthem "Born To Lose"
Award-winning producer Mark Batson details the creation of "Empire" season two's "Born To Lose" which features Swizz Beatz, Jussie Smollett, Sean Cross, Yazz and Sean Cross.
Sauce Walka Vs. Drake Explained, ¡MayDay!’s Majorly Underrated
Filling your weekend Hip Hop News fix.
Homeboy Sandman - "Nonbelievers"
The Stones Throw artist is in the zone. Produced by El RTNC.
Blue The Misfit f. Slim Gravy & Sam Lao - "All Systems Go"
Dallas Hip Hop scene is exploding with talent. Here's another fresh example of why the town is garnering so much recognition.
Chief Keef Los Angeles Concert Banned By AEG Following Altercation
FimOn owner Alki David responds.
Rude Jude Reacts To Macklemore's "Downtown," Justus Details Dallas Hip Hop Scene
Your Hip Hop news fix fresh for the weekend.
Mikkey Halsted: Kanye West Considered Signing to Cash Money Records
In a conversation with DJBooth, the Chicago emcee also describes Cash Money's business practices.
Kendrick Lamar "To Pimp A Butterfly Medley" On The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
This just may be the penultimate "To Pimp A Butterfly" performance to date.
Ex-Cops Reflect On Impact Of "Fuck Tha Police"
“I knew Eazy-E at that time and I had arrested him before they started N.W.A,” Tim “Blondie” Brennan says in Noisey's documentary "The Story Of Fuck Tha Police."
Scarface’s Image Makeover, Lil Debbie Details Radio Politics
Your Hip Hop news fix fresh for the holiday weekend.
Lupe Fiasco - Pharaoh Height 2/30
Lupe Fiasco continues to craft fodder for future conversations. On "Pharaoh Height 2/30," ideas ring louder than clarity.
