Washington DC
Infamous D.C. Drug Kingpin Rayful Edmond Dead At 60
Rayful Edmond, a notorious drug lord who ran a lucrative operation in Washington, D.C., is allegedly dead according to social media.
News Anchor Leon Harris Stepping Away After On-Air Incident
NBC4 News anchor Leon Harris is taking a leave of absence, per the network in a statement made on Monday. Harris, 63, was spotted struggling with his speech on air during the news broadcast last week.
Wale Launches Gifted Week In Hometown Of DC
Wale returns to his hometown region and along with his management company EQT launched Gifted Week with a number of DMV-based events.
Rayful Edmond, Former Drug Kingpin, Released To Halfway House
Rayful Edmond, once the most notorious drug kingpin in Washington, D.C., was released from prison to a halfway house in Tennessee.
National Cannabis Festival Features Wu-Tang Clan & Thundercat
Now in its eight year, the National Cannabis Festival will go for two days for 420 weekend at RFK Stadium's Festival Grounds.
FBI Agent Was A Carjacking Victim In Washington, D.C.
In Washington, D.C., reports are coming in that an FBI agent was a victim of a carjacking, adding to a rash of such crimes in the city.
FBI Agent Was A Carjacking Victim In Washington, D.C.
In Washington, D.C., reports are coming in that an FBI agent was a victim of a carjacking, adding to a rash of such crimes in the city.
Rod Wave DC Tour Stop Car Break-In Story Was Exaggerated
Rod Wave performed in Washington at the Capital One Arena on Nov. 12 and a tweet went viral claiming 232 cars were broken into.
Rod Wave DC Tour Stop Car Break-In Story Was Exaggerated
Rod Wave performed in Washington at the Capital One Arena on Nov. 12 and a tweet went viral claiming 232 cars were broken into.
2 Chainz, Juicy J & Free Nationals Headline National Cannabis Festival 2023 In D.C.
The National Cannabis Festival will kick off on April 22 and will be headlined by 2 Chainz, Juicy J, and the Free Nationals. The post 2 Chainz, Juicy J & Free Nationals Headline National Cannabis Festival 2023 In D.C. appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
DC Middle School Student Karon Blake Mourned After Shooting Death
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Daniel Tadevosyan / Getty Karon Blake, a 13-year-old middle school student in Washington, D.C., was shot and killed over the weekend for allegedly tampering with a vehicle. This week, the school community Blake attended is attempting to process the shocking moment with others calling for justice for the arrest of the person that carried out the shooting. As reported by local outlet NBC 4 Washington, Karon Blake was a student at Brookland Middle School in Washington’s Northeast quadrant. According to a press release from Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting took place last Saturday (Jan. 7). From the press release: At approximately 3:56 am, members of the Fifth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, th...
Rock The Park DC WKNDR 2022 Takes Over Downtown Washington This Weekend
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: BID Rock The Park DC WKNDR 2022 will take over the downtown section of Washington, D.C. for an event full of high-powered grooves from a pair of legends in the DJ space. On Saturday (Oct. 8), revelers will be treated to the sounds of headliner Kenny Dope along with a number of other acts, and Sunday (Oc.t 9), the jams continue with DJ Jazzy Jeff on the wheels. Now in its second year, Rock The Park DC, in conjunction with DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID), will welcome the aforementioned Kenny Dope and DJ Jazzy Jeff, adding to a stacked lineup of talent set to entertain the masses. Joining Kenny Dope on Saturday will be locals DJ Geena Marie out of Silver Spring, Md., and Go-Go group TOB Band out of Washington. Charlie Clap, out of New York Ci...
