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.[1] Despot was one of the original hosts of Time Crisis, alongside Ezra and Cousin Asher, and makes appearances more infrequently after the show's move to LA.
Social Media
Twitter - @despotroast
Instagram - @despotroast
Appearances
| Episode No. | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 12, 2015 | |
| 2 | July 26, 2015 | |
| 3 | August 9, 2015 |
Mentions
| Episode No. | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | August 23, 2015 | Mentioned as having gone back to New York, thus absent from the episode |
| 5 | September 6, 2015 | Absence is mentioned |
| 7 | October 4, 2015 | Absence is mentioned |