DJ K-Swift Dead

Baltimore DJ K-Swift died in the early morning hours of July 21, 2008, in a swimming pool accident at her home.¹ K-Swift, whose real name was Khia Edgerton, worked for Baltimore radio station Radio One 92Q, and had been DJ-ing since the age of 11.¹

Fast Facts

1. Born: October 19, 1978²
2. Birth name: Khia Edgerton
3. Died: July 2008³
4. Occupation: Disc jockey, WERQ-FM 92.3³
5. Nickname: "Club Queen"³
6. Owner: Club Queen Entertainment¹
7. Reportedly did not surface after jumping into pool with friends³
8. Friends pulled her out of pool³
9. Paramedics took her to hospital, where she died³

Life and Career

Edgerton was one of the most popular DJs in Baltimore and the host of 92Q's nighttime program, which aired from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.³ She began working for 92Q when she was only 18, and worked her way up to become a full-time DJ. The circumstances of her death have yet to be officially determined, but it has been reported that she died from head injuries sustained in a swimming pool accident.¹

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