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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How Royce 5'9 Met Dr. Dre

Royce 5'9's first major album credit appeared on Dr. Dre's "2001." The Detroit emcee details the experience on "Live With Steve Lobel."

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Royce 5'9, Mr. Porter, Marv Won & A Crazy "8 Mile" Story

Royce 5'9, Mr. Porter and Marv Won visit HipHopDX's weekly Music Meeting.

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Joey Bada$$ Spoke With Q-Tip Moments Before Phife Dawg Passed

"Literally, right before it happened I was on the phone with Q-Tip," the Brooklyn emcee says.

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Trina Recalls Eve Collaboration, Slip-n-Slide Records' Success

The Miami emcee discussed her 16 year career with Steve Lobel.

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ScHoolboy Q Surprises With "Groovy Tony"

The TDE emcee delivers a fresh track during the NCAA Final Four.

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Tigo B Delivers "Royalty" Video

The North Carolina-native heads to Las Vegas to shoot visuals for "Royalty." "The Preylude..." EP currently available.

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Royce Da 5'9: Slaughterhouse Is A Time-Sensitive Brand

During a visit to Live With Steve Lobel, Royce Da 5'9 explains Jay Z's influence and why Slaughterhouse hasn't released a new album.

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Don Cheadle's "Miles Ahead" Defies Convention

Following a screening hosted by The Recording Academy, the Oscar-nominated actor says he used Miles Davis' philosophy as his directorial guide.

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Extindo GANG Drops Visuals For "Soup"

"Up n Smoke Vol. 1," hosted by Too $hort & DJ Carisma is currently available. "Up n Smoke Vol. 2" on the way.

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Ash Riser On Needed 6 Hours To Make "Finally" Visuals

OGG is a navy and Ash Riser is the truth.

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YG & Nipsey Hussle Diss Donald Trump On "FDT"

Nipsey and YG are not fans of the Presidential candidate.

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Jadakiss Explains How The Lox Got Their Name

Jadakiss and Ja Rule will be guests on second episode of N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN's podcast, "Drink Champs."

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Fat Joe Tried To Stop Joey Bada$$ & Troy Ave Beef

"I tried to get the two young brothers together," Fat Joe tells HipHopDX. "... Somebody can get musically destroyed.”

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Troy Ave Responds To Joey Bada$$' 5 Fingers Of Death Freestyle

"YOUR MUSIC IS NOT APPEALING OR A REFLECTION OF ANYTHING THAT REPRESENTS THE REAL NEW YORK CITY," Troy Ave says via Instagram.

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C-Murder Sends Message To President Obama, Supreme Court

The No Limit soldier also releases a snippet of his upcoming single, "Under Pressure," featuring Boosie Badazz.

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Joey Bada$$ Blasts Troy Ave During 5 Fingers Of Death Freestyle

The beef between Joey Bada$$ and Troy Ave just reached another level.

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The Boy Illinois Is "Back Again" With Alpha

Illi shot this one while on the road with Lupe Fiasco. "This was meant to happen / Ain't no accident." A HipHopDX Premiere.

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C-Murder Releases "Dear Supreme Court/Under Pressure" From Prison

"That's why I write this letter, 'cause I pray it gets better," raps the incarcerated No Limit soldier.

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Stitches Covers Adele's "Hello" On "One Million Dimes"

Is this the year's worst song?

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