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Despot (rapper)
Despot | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Alec Israel Reinstein |
| Born | May 7, 1982 Queens, New York, United States |
| Origin | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Definitive Jux |
Alec Reinstein[1] (born May 7, 1982[2]), better known by his stage name Despot, is an American hip hop artist from Queens, New York City. He was signed to rapper El-P's label Definitive Jux in 2004.[3] Despot has been a part of the New York underground rap scene for over a decade.[4] Despot is associated with the Smart Crew collective and was a co-owner of Santos Party House.
- ^ Rodgers, Jason (March 9, 2015). "Heems, Queens, and Turkey Sandwiches". Interview Magazine. Retrieved December 4, 2016.
- ^ "I'm 34 today". @despotroast. Twitter. May 7, 2016. Retrieved December 4, 2016.
- ^ Peter Madsen (September 15, 2009). "Interview With Despot From Def Jux". Street Carnage. Retrieved September 24, 2012
- ^ "After years of waiting, Despot released the first single off his upcoming album". July 13, 2015. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
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