Dephree
Dephree
GIF from the music video that was shot while Dephree performed antics on top of a freeway sign*
Alexander Dunn is an American aspiring rap artist based in Los Angeles who is known for his wonton public displays of freestyle rapping in the streets wearing only underwear.
In late June 2018, such an occurrence took place on top of a freeway sign in which he displayed banners decrying pollution while dancing and shouting through a bullhorn.
Biography
Duphree in the sun
Dunn was born and raised in the state of Indiana for most of his life, growing up in the city of Indianapolis. His current manager, King Graint, has been friends with Dunn since the two were in high school.
Career
After moving to Los Angeles for work, he would eventually begin the process of becoming a full-time rapper and entertainer.
He chose the stage name of Duphree.
King Graint, his long time friend, would eventually become his manager.
Rap
Dephree - Nobody Like Me - Prod. By KING GRAINT
Dunn took on the moniker of Duphree after committing to becoming a full-time rapper.
He has since released several music videos and singles, including "Fuck College."
In The Media
GIF of Dephree speaking on a megaphone while on top of a freeway sign*
On the early morning of June 27 th, 2018 at around 8 am, Dephree, wearing only his underwear, climbed atop a freeway sign and began to unfurl several painted banners focused on the topic of pollution.
Once he had hung them for motorists to see, he began to rap on a bullhorn.
When he wasn't dancing or shouting into the bullhorn, he intermittently took hits from his vape pen. Authorities eventually had to stop traffic, leading to a traffic jam lasting nearly two hours.
Among the banners Dunn hung from the sign, one read “Fight pollution, not each other,” and another said “Give a hoot, don’t pollute.”
Dunn was eventually apprehended by the authorities.
As police officers closed on his position, he sprung into a backflip from the freeway sign into a secure rescue inflatable that had been set up by the fire department.
When he climbed down from the inflatable and to the ground, he was arrested and taken into custody.
A judge will decide whether Dephree is liable for the expenses incurred by the California transportation services for his disruption, and whether the incident was carried out for commercial use, which carries stiffer penalties.
Former L.A.
County Dist.
Atty.
Steve Cooley said prosecutors would consider additional charges if they have evidence the stunt was conducted for commercial gain.
Music Video
A music video was created that incorporates footage of Dephree atop the freeway sign.