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Deetranada's "NADAWORLD 2" album artwork
Album review: Baltimore rapper Deetranada releases ‘NADAWORLD 2′
Deetranada has always believed in the “quality over quantity” mantra, and her latest project is no different. With 12 tracks and at only 30 minutes long, “NADAWORLD 2″ is an easy listen.
Former NFL Linebacker Aaron Maybin hosts a show of his various artworks titled "Diary of a Mad Black Artist" featuring paintings and mixed media pieces.
Diary of a Mad Black Artist: Latest works by NFL player Aaron Maybin
Maybin said that this collection, like all of his art, seeks to counter and correct misperception of Black communities.
Man with microphone, woman recording, pressing play on music app
The best local rap and R&B in October
Get your playlists ready — here’s the best the month had to offer.
Baltimore rap artist, YMC Ant
YMC Ant’s new album, ‘Sincerely From Ant,’ is a letter to his fans
In the midst of promoting his newest project, YMC Ant spoke with The Baltimore Banner about the album.
Screenshots of TikTok videos of people dancing the Bunkey Jr. Strut
The Baltimore dance move that’s all over TikTok
Bunkey Jr., creator of a now internationally popular TikTok dance, spoke on the support he receives from Baltimore and how the dance originated.
BET REVEALS “BET HIP HOP AWARDS” 2022 CYPHER TALENT AND DIGITAL OFFERINGS ACROSS PLATFORMS will include DEETRANADA.
Baltimore’s Deetranada to appear in BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 cypher
Deetranada is the first woman from Baltimore to be featured in a BET Hip Hop Awards cypher.
Man with microphone, woman recording, pressing play on music app
The best local rap and R&B in September
Shordie Shordie, Lor Remix among September’s best rap and R&B songs from the Baltimore and the DMV region.
Review: OTR Chaz’s ‘Longwood Legends’ EP doesn’t break new ground, but it’s solid
Here’s hoping that the next full-length album is just as good as the EP.
Infamous888 brand owner Craig Williams holds out one of his shirt designs in his Baltimore studio on 8/27/22.
Infamous clothing brand brings luxury streetwear to Baltimore
The brand has won the following of local rap artist OTR Chaz, who is frequently seen posing in the threads.
Carl Lloyd, Heavin Jackson and Duane Hinton laugh while playing games at M.A.P. Technologies in downtown Baltimore on 6/11/22.
M.A.P. Technologies is a safe haven for youth in Baltimore
M.A.P. Technologies is an electronic repair shop with a gaming lounge that doubles as a community center and has become a go-to escape for all things gaming in Baltimore
Man with microphone, woman recording, pressing play on music app
This month’s best local rap and R&B
August's best rap and R&B from the Baltimore and DMV area.
Kevin “Mook” Davis sits for a portrait in a podcast studio on St. Paul St. on 8/12/22. Mook is the host of the “We Need Answers” podcast.
‘We Need Answers’ podcast’s Mook is an integral voice of Baltimore
Kevin “Mook” Davis hosts the "We Need Answers" podcast, a honest in-depth look into Baltimore.
Reggie Street & Tae Wilson speaking on new project.
August 13th, 2022.
Tae Wilson and Reggie Street host a listening party for their upcoming collaborative project, ‘Proud Of Us Now?’
The listening event doubled as a music video shoot for “I’m Da Type,” a single for the upcoming project.
7/18/22—Adrian “Shwaze” Collins, Brunch God’s head chef, prepares a “Manny Stacquiao” stuffed stack pancake, a pancake stuffed with cheese, scrambled eggs and bacon bits.
Shwaze Collins cooks up in the recording studio and in the Brunch Gods’ kitchen
Shwaze Collins has bounced around several careers to support his rap profession, but he has since found a job that he loves just as much.
Yg Teck live at Motorhouse
Yg Teck’s ‘Day Ones’ concert was an intimate display of his storytelling talents
The Park Heights rapper and entrepreneur gave a show for his most loyal supporters backed by local band The Natives.
6/28/22—Rapper Miss Kam stands for a portrait on the Johns Hopkins Hospital campus while being interviewed by a Baltimore Banner reporter Tuesday.
Baltimore rapper Miss Kam juggles music with her other passion — ophthalmology
Miss Kam is a key figure in Baltimore’s music scene, but she also is an ophthalmic technician who is on her way to become a full-time ophthalmologist.
Shordie Shordie, by Bryan Chong
The best local rap and R&B of the first half of 2022
Halfway through the year, here are some of our favorite tunes from the Baltimore and the greater DMV regions.
Current Garment Display at SKRUED, owned by Michael Catlett. 
May 10th 2022
A fashion hub forms on 25th Street
Between Charles Street and Maryland Avenue are some of the most well-known local brands in Baltimore, including L.R.L, Huey Brand and Ouftur Couture.
An all Black and queer rendition of the cult classic film Rocky Horror Freak Show Noir at the Zion Lutheran Church on the City of Baltimore. Actors Teresa McLorn (Janet Weiss) and Chris Reed (Brad Majors) perform on stage.
What to do Juneteenth weekend
There are events throughout the region for Juneteenth weekend — some that are directly honoring those who were previously enslaved centuries ago, and others that just provide the opportunity for a fun outing.
A Loch Raven Stokos’ cheesesteak consisting of provolone cheese, mayonnaise, hots and mushrooms.
Where to find the best Baltimore cheesesteaks that rival Philly’s
If you want a real cheesesteak come to Baltimore, which has some of the greatest cheesesteaks in the world, even though it isn’t as renowned as Philly.
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