DEANTE' HITCHCOCK with Joe the Poet, Shane Diamanti & Coaster

About this event

11.6 Friday (Hip-Hop)

Sean Healey presents:

DEANTE' HITCHCOCK

with Special Guests

7:30pm, 21+

Hidden Hall

400 N 35th St

hiddenhall.com

Atlanta-bred lyricist Deante Hitchcock has built a career on a rare balance of technical

precision and emotional honesty, positioning himself as one of the South’s most

compelling storytellers. Raised in Riverdale, Georgia, Hitchcock grew up immersed in

the evolving Atlanta sound—studying icons like OutKast and Young Thug while

developing a voice that bridges introspection, humor, and vulnerability.

Born on March 10, 1993, a “Grady Baby” from Atlanta’s southside, Hitchcock began

rapping at 12, sharpening his skills through freestyles and early mixtapes. While

attending Georgia Southern University as a pre-med student, he launched his *New

Atlanta Tuesdays* freestyle series, viral dorm-room videos that ultimately pushed him to

leave school and pursue music full-time. That leap resulted in a steady run of

independent projects, including *19 Summers* (2012), *Wishful Thinking* (2015),

*Good* (2016), and *So Much for Good Luck* (2017), each sharpening his reputation as

a thoughtful and technically gifted MC.

Hitchcock’s profile expanded in 2019 through collaborations and key industry co-signs.

His appearance on “PTSD” from Revenge of the Dreamers III—alongside Omen,

Mereba, and St. Beauty—earned him a Grammy nomination and introduced him to a

broader audience via Dreamville Records. Around the same time, support from figures

like Charlamagne tha God, Wale, and Mark Pitts helped cement his rising status.

Before releasing a full-length album, Hitchcock had already toured with a wide range of

artists including JID, Rapsody, 6LACK, Wale, and Jidenna—developing a reputation as

a dynamic live performer well before his commercial breakthrough.

In 2020, Hitchcock released his major-label debut *BETTER*, a project that showcased

his lyrical depth and emotional range amid the uncertainty of the pandemic. He followed

with *Live From Quarantine* (2021) and *Everyday the 14th* (2022), maintaining

momentum during a time when live performance was limited. His later project *Once

Upon A Time* marked a defining evolution—leaning fully into themes of love,

accountability, and growth, with standout collaborations featuring artists like Big K.R.I.T.,

Westside Boogie, and DRAM.

Beyond music, Hitchcock has expanded his impact through community-driven initiatives

like The Mother God Project, which supports women entrepreneurs in Atlanta.

Partnering with local organizations, the initiative has helped dozens of women launch

businesses—reflecting the same themes of care, accountability, and empowerment that

run through his music.

At his core, Deante Hitchcock represents a modern evolution of Southern hip-hop:

grounded in lyricism, elevated by vulnerability, and driven by purpose. Whether through

intimate storytelling or sharp technical delivery, he continues to carve out a lane that

prioritizes honesty over hype—proving that emotional depth and lyrical excellence can

coexist at the highest level.