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DJ Hurricane | |
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| Birth name | Wendell Timothy Fite |
| Also known as | Hurricane |
| Born | January 12, 1965 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Origin | New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Years active | 1985–present |
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Wendell Timothy Fite, also known as DJ Hurricane (born January 12, 1965)[1] is an American hip hop DJ, producer and rapper.[2] He is best known for his work with the Beastie Boys.[2] He was a member of the groups Solo Sounds and The Afros[3] and recorded three solo albums,[2] featuring many well-known artists such as Xzibit, Public Enemy, Kool G Rap, Black Thought, Papoose and Talib Kweli.
- ^ "WENDELL FITE; Texas, Birth Record Index, 1926–1995". Mocavo.com. 9 October 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
- ^ a b c Colin Larkin, ed. (2000). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Nineties Music (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 128. ISBN 0-7535-0427-8.
- ^ Stancell, Steven (1996). Rap Whoz Who: The World of Rap Music, Performers, Producers & Promoters. New York: Schrimer Books. p. 8. ISBN 0028645200.