Died On This Date (July 21, 2008) K-Swift / Popular Baltimore Hip Hop DJ
themusicsover K-Swift (Born Khia Edgerton)
October 19, 1980 – July 21, 2008
Khia Edgerton, aka DJ K-Swift was a popular Baltimore area DJ. She died after fracturing her neck in what was ruled a swimming accident when she dived into her backyard pool. Edgerton first interned at local radio station 92Q, while in college, and soon went to work for them full time. In 1998, she began co-hosting a program which became Baltimore’s highest rated radio show. Edgerton was also a popular draw at the local clubs and owned her own label, graphics company and management company. She was 27 when she died.