About DJ Hurricane
Born 1965. DJ Hurricane is an American musician, disc jockey, rapper and record producer.
Wendell Timothy Fite, also known as DJ Hurricane (born January 12, 1965) is an American hip hop DJ, producer and rapper. He is best known for his work with the Beastie Boys. and recorded three solo albums,
When Jam Master Jay got the job to DJ for Run D.M.C., he asked Hurricane to come on tour. While serving as a bodyguard on the 1986 Raising Hell tour, he became friends with the Beastie Boys, who were the tour's opening act. Hurricane and Davy DMX collaborated and made Davy's Ride album in 1987. The next big tour The Together Forever Tour, with Run-DMC, The Beastie Boys and Davy DMX, saw Hurricane perform with all three acts every night. Hurricane later formed the Hollis, Queens-based novelty group The Afros along with DJ Kippy-O and Kool Tee.
Discography Solo 1995 – The Hurra
1997 – Severe Damage
2000 – Don't Sleep
Song "Come Get It" appeared in Whiteboys (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Song "We Will Rock You" appeared in Ready To Rumble (Soundtrack) A&R - Leonard B. Johnson
With Beastie Boys
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Important facts
People in DJ Hurricane's life
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who is DJ Hurricane?
American rapper and DJ
When was DJ Hurricane born?
DJ Hurricane was born on 12 January 1965 in New York City.
What is DJ Hurricane's occupation?
DJ Hurricane is a musician, disc jockey, rapper and record producer.
What nationality is DJ Hurricane?
DJ Hurricane is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). DJ Hurricane. https://biography.guide/dj-hurricane/
MLA: "DJ Hurricane." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dj-hurricane/.
Chicago: "DJ Hurricane." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dj-hurricane/.
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