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 (born May 7, 1982), 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. Despot has been a part of the New York underground rap scene for over a decade. Despot is associated with the Smart Crew collective and was a co-owner of Santos Party House.