JoeThePoet: The Storyteller Hip Hop Has Been Craving
Blending sharp lyricism with global perspective, JoeThePoet channels faith, culture, and creativity into music that speaks to the everyday grind while reaching for something greater
Hip Hop has always had a way of celebrating the underdog, the voices that refuse to be silent, even when the odds are stacked against. For JoeThePoet, the story of coming out on top as an underdog isn’t just a backstory, it’s the foundation of his artistry.
Born in Hip Hop’s birthplace of New York to a Guatemalan family, JoeThePoet embodies the resilience, faith, and lyrical dexterity that define Hip Hop’s master storytellers. His words cut sharp with the precision of a seasoned wordsmith, his delivery effortlessly flows, and every verse holds the weigh of an emcee that has actually lived through what he rhymes.
What sets JoeThePoet apart is his journey. He’s an artist who was once living out of his car, chasing his wildest dreams when all he has was raw talent and relentless belief in his vision.
Today, that dream that taken him around the world and onto some of the world’s most respected stages, from Dubai, London, and Paris to international festivals like New Skool Rules (Netherlands), Pitch Festival (Scotland), and Focus Wales (UK). In the states, JoeThePoet has headlined the legendary S.O.B.’s in New York City, as well as has shared stages with Hip Hop legends and heavyweights like Rakim, Slick Rick, GZA, DJ Quik, Joyner Lucas, Conway the Machine, Styles P, Dave East, and Benny the Butcher.
But don’t get it twisted. JoeThePoet isn’t in it for the fame or accolades, he’s in it to leave a legacy and keep the culture alive. His track record”Ridin’” landed in the indie film Motel Murder, a move that speaks to his expanding footprint in sync licensing. He’s also a member of the Recording Academy , placing him in the same circle of industry professional who shape the direction of music globally. And if that’s not enough for you, JoeThePoet is also the dead of Cide House Records LLC and Cide House Publishing, as he steers his career with an independent vision that aligns with Hip Hop’s hustle spirit.
Not one to be put into a box, JoeThePoet’s creativity expands far beyond music. With his fashion brand, Dsigned Poetically, he merged streetwear with luxury undertones, reflecting the duality that makes his artistry relatable: humble, yet always shooting for the stars.
Looking ahead to this 2026 album, Half Time, JoeThePoet stands at pivotal point in his career trajectory. The project promise to be his most honest and commanding work yet, a reflection of survival, triumph, and all of the things in between. His story reminds us why Hip Hop was originally created: to inspire, empower, and give hope that you can always come out on top as long as you stay true to self.
For JoeThePoet, the poetry flows deeply beyond the bars and right into the grind, the global reach, and the undeniable fact Hip Hop is rooting for the underdog.
