Age, Biography and Wiki
DJ Hurricane (Wendell Timothy Fite) was born on 12 January, 1965 in Dallas, Texas, U.S., is an American hip hop DJ, producer and rapper (born 1965). Discover DJ Hurricane's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 59 years old?
| Popular As |
Wendell Timothy Fite |
| Occupation |
Disc jockey · rapper · producer |
| Age |
59 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
12 January 1965 |
| Birthday |
12 January |
| Birthplace |
Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
|
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He is a member of famous jockey with the age 59 years old group.
DJ Hurricane Height, Weight & Measurements
At 59 years old, DJ Hurricane height not available right now. We will update DJ Hurricane's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is DJ Hurricane's Wife?
His wife is Dawn Fite
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Dawn Fite |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
DJ Hurricane Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is DJ Hurricane worth at the age of 59 years old? DJ Hurricane’s income source is mostly from being a successful jockey. He is from United States. We have estimated DJ Hurricane's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
jockey |
DJ Hurricane Social Network
Timeline
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.
One of New York's premier hip-hop artists on the turntables, DJ Hurricane fostered his skills alongside Run D.M.C. in the Hollis, Queens area of New York City.
His first hip-hop experience was with Davy DMX the first hip-hop DJ from Hollis.
Hurricane became his rapper for The Solo Sounds crew who performed at block parties and Russell Simmons promotion events.
He was also a member of the Hollis Crew.
Hurricane began rhyming at the age of 13, Jam Master Jay and Hurricane were best friends in school.
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.
The Afros were the first group signed to Jam Master Jay's JMJ Records, releasing the single "Feel It" and the album Kickin' Afrolistics in 1990.
They made cameos in various rap music videos and concerts before disbanding.
When the Beastie Boys were stuck without a DJ they asked Hurricane to sit in and he did them a favor.
It was not long before the Beasties returned the favor and offered Hurricane an opportunity to be their exclusive DJ.
That gig would last for 13 years.
As the Beasties rose in fame with each successive album in the 1990s, Hurricane simultaneously reveled in the spotlight, releasing his first solo album in 1995 on Grand Royal, titled The Hurra (guest artists include the Beastie Boys, MC Breed, and Sen Dog).
The single "Stick 'em Up" was the first single on the CB4 movie
In 1993, along with the Beastie Boys, he contributed the track "It's The New Style" to the AIDS-benefit album No Alternative produced by the Red Hot Organization.
After having parted ways with the Beasties prior to their album Hello Nasty in 1998, Hurricane did co-write the song "Three MC'S and One DJ" for The Beastie Boys.
Hurricane released his second album Severe Damage on Wiija Records in the UK.
It was only released in the UK and Asia.
Hurricane's third solo album via TVT, Don't Sleep, which found him much more conceptually collected and with a broad scope of guest artists, including Kool G Rap, Xzibit, Scott Weiland, Public Enemy, Rah Digga, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, Ad-Rock, Black Thought, Big Gipp, Hittman among others.
Hurricane produced the entire album.
The track "Come Get It" featured Flipmode Squad peaked at No. 73 of Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
Hurricane started his own production company, Don't Sleep Productions in 1999.
DJ Hurricane also produced songs for MC Breed album funkdafied one of the songs featured George Clinton.
