D. L. Chandler

Washington, D.C., United States

Senior Editor with iOne Digital. DC. 20-yr+ writer. Music/NBA fan. PG County's longest-reigning pencil fight champ. Mumbo Sauce Expert. Cocktails & spirits pro.

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Articles

Kool & The Gang Band Member Michael Sumler Dies At 71

1 week ago | newsone.com | D. L. Chandler

Michael Sumler, the longtime hype man for the Kool & The Gang band, died over Memorial Day Weekend after his vehicle was involved in a crash. Michael Sumler, also known as Chicago Mike, was a member of the band for several years. Local outlet Fox 5 Atlanta reports that last Saturday (May 24), Michael Sumler was driving from the town of Mableton, Ga., after a performance at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre that evening.
Kevin Liles Calls Lady Luck's Grooming Claims "Extortion"

1 week ago | thebeatdfw.com | D. L. Chandler

Kevin Liles, a longtime music executive who previously worked for Def Jam Recordings and The Island Def Jam Music Group, is speaking out against one of his former artists.
NPR Sues President Donald Trump Over Cutting Funding

1 week ago | hotspotatl.com | D. L. Chandler

NPR, the longstanding public broadcasting network, is standing up to President Donald Trump’s war on the media after filing a lawsuit this week. On Tuesday (May 27), NPR and three Colorado public radio stations filed a lawsuit stating that President Trump’s executive order to cut funding for the network and PBS is unconstitutional.
Ab-Soul Drops Untitled Track, Threatens To Smack DJ Akademiks

1 week ago | theurbandaily.com | D. L. Chandler

Ab-Soul was largely seen as a neutral player in the ongoing Joey BadA$$ versus the entire West Coast beef that’s going down, but it appeared that the back-and-forths were done with. Ab-Soul emerged with a new track addressing the war of the coasts while also throwing a shot towards DJ Akademiks that sparked an expected response from the media figure.
George Floyd Remembered On 5th Anniversary Of His Death

1 week ago | praiseindy.com | D. L. Chandler

George Floyd, a resident of Minneapolis, Minn., lost his life at the hands of Derek Chauvin, the police officer who knelt on Floyd’s neck for nine minutes. On the fifth anniversary of his death, many on social media are honoring George Floyd’s life. On this day (May 25) five years ago, George Floyd was arrested after a store clerk at Cup Food alerted the police that Floyd used a counterfeit $20 bill inside the establishment. Officers J.
Man Killed By Stray Bullet In NW DC On Memorial Day Weekend

1 week ago | kysdc.com | D. L. Chandler

A man was struck and later died after a stray bullet flew into his residence in the northwest section of Washington over the Memorial Day Weekend. The killing was part of a violent stretch of incidents that have occurred over the past nine days in the District of Columbia. Local outlet WJLA reports that on Sunday (May 25) at around 6:20 PM local time, a man was struck by a stray bullet at the home on the 1500 block of Ogden Street, Northwest.
President Donald Trump Goes On Angry Rant Against President Vladimir Putin, X Points Out The Issue

1 week ago | blackamericaweb.com | D. L. Chandler

President Donald Trump promised many things on the campaign trail that largely have not manifested in ways that some hoped, including his charge to end the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Over the weekend, President Donald Trump aimed at Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the clashes between his nation and Ukraine via his Truth Social network.
The Lox Put On For Yonkers & Hip-Hop In New Red Bull Spiral Freestyle

1 week ago | theurbandaily.com | D. L. Chandler

The Lox have been top-tier lyricists for the better part of three decades, and the bandmates, podcast partners, and longtime friends have continued to showcase their excellence. In a new episode in the Red Bull Spiral Freestyle series, The Lox deliver a powerful one-take performance and put on for their hometown of Yonkers and Hip-Hop.
The Lox Put On For Yonkers & Hip-Hop In New Red Bull Spiral Freestyle

1 week ago | flipboard.com | D. L. Chandler

7 hours ago50 Cent hasn’t stopped taking shots at Sean “Diddy” Combs as the hip-hop mogul enters the third week of his sex trafficking trial. Over the weekend, 50 Cent hopped on Instagram to troll his longtime rival. Alongside an AI image of a grey-haired Diddy in the courtroom, Fif shared his take on how many …
Former Longtime Harlem Congressman Charlie Rangel Dies At 94

1 week ago | majicatl.com | D. L. Chandler

Charlie Rangel, the former congressman who represented several New York districts across his four-decade career, died on Monday (May 26) at the age of 94. Rep. Charlie Rangel’s storied career also included a stint in the military, where he became a decorated war veteran before completing his high school studies and going on to earn a law degree, culminating in a long life of public service.