DJ K-Swift Death = Foul Play?

Shame. Once again.

Via HipHopDX.com

This morning, The Baltimore Sun's website profiled the life of pioneering club and radio personality DJ K-Swift who passed away in a swimming pool accident earlier this week [click to read]. The article reveals the importance Swift had on the city, with one record executive claiming that her programming determined "a B-more hit."

Although the article itself makes no allegations, online readers and numerous voices in the Baltimore music community are alleging foul play in Swift's death.

An online article, written anonymously last May alleged that stations, namely 92Q and K-Swift were among the few local artists given airplay. The deejay was managed and in business with Unruly Records, a label seemingly given preferential treatment in breaking regional records. The article reveals testimony of payola, specifically with deejays including Swift.

Unruly Records has released the following statement on their website, from president Shawn Caesar, "Unruly Records is deeply saddened by the loss of our friend, sister, label mate, and legendary female deejay 'K-Swift.' In this time of bereavement, it is our prayer that the memory of K-Swift remains in the heart and minds of those who knew her well." The site also has directed press and media to their legal council.

This morning, an anonymous source, claiming to be a longterm acquaintance of K-Swift contacted HipHopDX, adding that her death was suspicious. "The pool water was disgusting, from all that I've heard, not the kind that was going to be swam in by anyone," the source said. The pool was an above-ground pool without a platform, making the diving motives questionable in the five feet of water.

HipHopDX will keep you updated of further developments in this story.

And this blog.

DJ K-Swift Dies

Hmmm. Shame. Loss for words.

Via AllHipHop.com

Popular female DJ K-Swift died this morning (July 21) in a swimming pool accident in her hometown of Baltimore, Maryland AllHipHop.com has learned.



K-Swift, born Khia Edgerton, was just 28-years-old, at the time of her death, although she started DJ’ing at the age of 11, due to the influence of other pioneering DJ’s like Cocoa Channel and Jazzy Joyce.



K-Swift broke ground on Baltimore’s Radio One station 92Q Jams, where she rose to Female Mix Show Coordinator and was the only female in the country to hold the title.



She was also a member of the Violator-All Star DJ Coalition, as well as a member of the all female squad the Murda Mami’s.



"I'm at a loss for words right now,” Murda Mami founder 1st Lady El told AllHipHop.com. “K-Swift was not only one of my Murda Mami sisters, she was a great friend. She knocked down doors for women in this industry, so humble and hard working. Legendary in the club music scene and the number one DJ in Baltimore. She will be missed."



In addition to being the only female record pool director in Baltimore (Direct Drive Record Pool), K-Swift also owned Club Queen Entertainment, a graphics management and production company.



"DJ K-Swift was one of kindest individuals I have come across in my travels. She represented Violator and more importantly Hip-Hop," said Violator CEO Chris Lighty. "Our prayers go out to her family. She will be missed."



"I want to say thank you for being that role model, aunt, manager and friend that you were," added K-Swift's nephew, DJ The Kid. "I am gonna miss you more than anyone can imagine...I love you K, save that place in heaven for me so we can kick it like the old days when I get there."