Despot (rapper)

Despot
Birth nameAlec Israel Reinstein
Born (1982-05-07) May 7, 1982 (age 42)
Queens, New York, United States
OriginBrooklyn, New York, United States
GenresHip hop
OccupationRapper
InstrumentVocals
Years active2004–present
LabelsDefinitive 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.

  1. ^ Rodgers, Jason (March 9, 2015). "Heems, Queens, and Turkey Sandwiches". Interview Magazine. Retrieved December 4, 2016.
  2. ^ "I'm 34 today". @despotroast. Twitter. May 7, 2016. Retrieved December 4, 2016.
  3. ^ Peter Madsen (September 15, 2009). "Interview With Despot From Def Jux". Street Carnage. Retrieved September 24, 2012
  4. ^ "After years of waiting, Despot released the first single off his upcoming album". July 13, 2015. Retrieved January 26, 2017.