Justin Hunte

Dec 11, 2024 | yahoo.com | Justin Hunte

When Hip Hop historians look back at 2024, undoubtedly the climactic confrontation between Drake and Kendrick Lamar will be the centerpiece of contextualization. And it makes sense. The Rap Avengers (Future, Metro Boomin, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd, Rick Ross, ASAP Rocky, etc.) teaming up to take down the reigning king of the rap charts was the most captivating storyline of the culture in 2024, thematically creeping into conversations conducted across multiple projects on this list.

Dec 28, 2023 | yahoo.com | Justin Hunte

Perhaps ironically, Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary started with a surprising statistic. Throughout the first half of the year, no rap albums cracked the top spot on the Billboard charts. It was the longest stint without a Hip Hop chart-topper since “In Living Color” was still on the air. Whether that speaks to a larger conversation on the culture and where it’s headed is beside the point. Clearly, several high-quality albums were released regardless of chart position.

Dec 26, 2023 | revolt.tv | Justin Hunte

Perhaps ironically, Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary started with a surprising statistic. Throughout the first half of the year, no rap albums cracked the top spot on the Billboard charts. It was the longest stint without a Hip Hop chart-topper since “In Living Color” was still on the air. Whether that speaks to a larger conversation on the culture and where it’s headed is beside the point. Clearly, several high-quality albums were released regardless of chart position.

Aug 11, 2023 | revolt.tv | Justin Hunte

Dear hip hop, Looking at the flier for what’s considered your first party is a trip.  Across the top of what essentially looks like a weathered index card reads, “A DJ Kool Herc Party” written in block-lettered wild-style graffiti. Just below it, “Back To School Jam” penned in black Sharpie, bookended by three stars on each side as if calling out to all the local celebrities.

Dec 30, 2022 | bet.com | Justin Hunte |Paras Griffin