Deante' Hitchcock facts for kids

Deante' Van Hitchcock (born March 10, 1993) is an American rapper from Riverdale, Georgia. He first became known for his music after releasing three mixtapes, which are like unofficial albums that artists give away for free. These were called 19 Summers (2012), Wishful Thinking (2015), and Good (2016).

In 2016, he got a lot of attention online for a series of freestyle raps he posted every week. Freestyling is when a rapper makes up lyrics on the spot. His talent led him to sign with the record labels ByStorm and RCA Records in 2017. His first official album, Better, came out on May 13, 2020.

Early Life and First Steps in Music

Deante' Hitchcock grew up in Riverdale, Georgia. He started rapping when he was only 12 years old and was part of a group. Music was in his family. His uncle helped write the famous song "No Scrubs" for the group TLC and introduced Deante' to the world of music.

He went to Georgia Southern University but decided to leave during his third year to focus all his energy on becoming a professional rapper.

Musical Career

2012–2018: Starting Out and Gaining Fans

Deante' Hitchcock's music career took off while he was in college. He released his first mixtape, 19 Summers, in 2012. A few years later, he released another mixtape called Wishful Thinking in 2015.

In 2016, his weekly freestyle videos became very popular online. They even caught the eye of the famous rapper Wale. That same year, he released his second mixtape, Good. This was the first of his projects that you could buy or listen to on streaming services.

In 2017, he signed with ByStorm Entertainment and RCA Records, which was a big step in his career. He released an EP called So Much for Good Luck. An EP, or Extended Play, is a short collection of songs, longer than a single but shorter than a full album. This EP included the song "Wide Open" with the artist GoldLink.

2019–2021: Working with Stars and Releasing Better

In 2019, Deante' Hitchcock was invited to a special recording event for the music label Dreamville Records. He worked with many other artists and was featured on the song "PTSD" from the album Revenge of the Dreamers III. He also toured with the rapper JID.

That year, he released another EP called Just a Sample 2, which featured artists like H.E.R.. He also released his popular single "How TF" with 6LACK.

On May 13, 2020, he released his first official studio album, Better. The album included guest performances from artists like JID, Young Nudy, and Miguel.

2022–Present: New Music Projects

On February 18, 2022, Deante' Hitchcock released an EP called Everyday the 14TH. This project featured several other artists, including ELHAE. He continued to release new music, including his second studio album, Once Upon A Time, in 2023. In 2025, he released the album Good Things Take Time.

Musical Style and Influences

Deante' Hitchcock's rapping style has been compared to famous rappers like T.I. and J. Cole. He has said that some of his biggest inspirations in music are Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, André 3000, and 2Pac.

Discography

Studio Albums

Extended Plays (EPs)

Mixtapes

Tours

Deante' Hitchcock has toured with many well-known artists, opening their shows and performing for big crowds.

Supporting

• Wisdom Is Power Tour (Rapsody) (2017)
• From East Atlanta With Love (6LACK) (2018)
• Catch Me If You Can Tour (JID) (2019)
• Everything Is Fine Tour (Wale) (2019)
• 85 To Africa (Jidenna) (2019)