Despot
Biography
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 a co-owner of Santos Party House. Description above from the Wikipedia article Despot (rapper), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m ⢠as Assistant Coach
Alfred âBoogieâ Chin is a basketball phenom living in Queens, New York, who dreams of one day playing in the NBA. While his parents pressure him to focus on earning a scholarship to an elite college, Boogie must find a way to navigate a new girlfriend, high school, on-court rivals and the burden of expectation.
Drama Series - 2021, 16 episodes ⢠as Self
New York City natives and rap personalities Alec âDespotâ Reinstein, Ashok âDapâ Kondabolu and Aleksey âLakutisâ Weintraub invite their friends to join them at the edge of nature to commune in deserts and swamps in a valiant effort to reveal unknowable truths from the dreamstate of the shared human existence.
Movie - 2015, 2h 15m ⢠Main Cast Role
This documentary feature pulls back the curtain on the world of âworking classâ rappers. The film spotlights independent artists struggling to find a balance between making a living and pursuing their art alongside the never-ending saga of age and relevance. Weaved together through a series of 30 plus interviews that are devoid of the ego so common in the business of music, especially hip-hop, the film traverses the country (USA) to explore the myths and misconceptions of life as a full-time rapper.