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About D.L. Chandler

D.L. Chandler is a veteran of the Washington D.C. metro writing scene, working as a journalist, reporter, and culture critic. Initially freelancing at iOne Digital in 2010, he officially joined the iOne team in 2017 where he currently works as a Senior Editor for Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. D.L. covers a variety of topics including breaking news, politics, Hip-Hop music and culture, fashion, and Black history. He currently heads the SPIRIT.ED column for Cassius Life, which focuses on adult beverages and their history.

D.L. has worked in the past for MTV News, Billboard, and several other publications. His first big break in journalism came with the now-defunct Politically Black in 1999, the nation's first Black political news portal. D.L. is a native Washingtonian and resides in the Greater Washington area.

Music

On April 20 (420), Hip-Hop Wired visited Gotham's Chelsea location for a curated night of tunes via Sofar Sounds featuring rising vocalists.

Celebrity News

In a new interview, Dame Dash rehashed the claim that he discovered Kevin Hart, who he cast in the comedian's first film in 2002.

Celebrity News

Max B is enjoying his return to music since leaving prison, and is aligning himself with MIKE, one of the great Hip-Hop talents of his generation.

Celebrity News

In a new court filing, prosecutors allege that D4vd ordered chainsaws and body bags from online retailers in connection to the crime.

Celebrity News

Ted Lasso, the hit Apple TV show starring Jason Sudeikis in the eponymous role, will returns to screens this August.

Music

In a chat with The New York Times' and his inclusion as one of its 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters, Jay-Z shares several jewels.

Celebrity News

HavinMotion, real name Dwayne Isaacs, was shot and killed in Washington DC's Southeast section last Thursday (April 23).

Celebrity News

On Monday (April 27), Jay Bryant admitted to being involved in the 2002 murder of Run-DMC DJ Jam Master Jay.

Celebrity News

The X page for the NBA 2K26 gaming community posted an image of Shawn Marion from NBA Live and G Herbo shared it on his feed.

News

According to a report given to CNN's Kaitlyn Collins, a shooter was found outside the event and was shot dead by Secret Service.

Crime

A petition hosted on the Change.org website is calling for the official ban of D4vd's music from streaming sites.

Celebrity News

Further leaning into her alignment with President Donald Trump, Nicki Minaj will attend the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.