@diorashleybrown
Hip Hop Polymath. Activist. Founder.
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Hip Hop Polymath. Activist. Founder.
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Peace and Black Power family, today Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 2 PM EST, we invite you to an extraordinary build on Do Tha Knowledge Radio, hosted by Knowledge Born Allah. We are honored to welcome the globally celebrated, multi-dimensional artist, and Washington, DC's own Dior Ashley Brown a force in acting, Hip Hop, theater, and cultural advocacy. Dior Ashley Brown is more than an artist she is a revolutionary griot using the power of performance, public speaking, and community building to shift narratives and spark transformation.
Topics of Discussion:
Dior Ashley Brown’s journey from DC streets to global stages
The fusion of Hip Hop, theater, and ancestral storytelling
My Vessel: Using Hip Hopera as a tool for liberation and healing
The role of women leading the charge in hip hop and performing arts
Building platforms of empowerment through the DC Music Summit
Artists as architects of the global Black narrative
Using the arts as a tool for youth advocacy and cultural preservation
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BIG NEWS 🙌🏾: Ya’ girl is a Top 25 Nominee for the Black Justice Fund! 🖤✨ Presented by GoodProjects, the Black Justice Fund uplifts and recognizes Black leaders creating lasting impact in our communities, and I’m beyond honored to be one of them.
As a full-time creative, emcee, entrepreneur, and nonprofit leader, I’ve been repping hard for the culture. From rocking stages across the city to curating 6 DC Music Summit conferences across 3 different Wards, I’ve stayed rooted in the work of building, bridging, and amplifying our creative communities.
With DC Music Summit turning 10 next March, I’m reflecting deeply on how far we’ve come. This nomination is not just for me it’s for every artist, dreamer, and leader pushing for equity and expression. Opportunities like the BJF remind us that the work matters, and I’m proud to stand alongside so many powerful changemakers. So Join The Village and Vote for your girl!
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🔥 Dior Ashley Brown | 1Train Cypher: All Women Edition 🔥
Dior Ashley Brown took part in the legendary 1Train Cypher: All Women Edition in the Bronx, NYC — a powerful celebration of women in Hip-Hop! Over 300+ women-identifying emcees jumped on the mic to spit fire 16-bar verses while riding the iconic 1Train from the Bronx to the end of the line and back.
This historic cypher uplifted voices from across the culture, bringing raw energy, lyrical skill, and unity to the heart of New York City.
🎤 Filmed on location in the birthplace of Hip-Hop.
💥 No gimmicks. Just bars.
👑 Women leading the cypher with power and purpose.
#DiorAshleyBrown #1TrainCypher #AllWomenEdition #HipHop #WomenInHipHop #BronxToBroadway #CypherSeason #UptownDAB
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Introducing "If U Nasty," the new single from D.C. native Emcee, Uptown Dior Ashley Brown, also known as Uptown D.A.B. This dynamic track produced by the legendary King Kai is a celebration of personal sexual autonomy and intimacy. Uptown D.A.B.'s lyrics are packed with witty wordplay that challenges listeners to embrace their true selves and honor the essence of Black Love. Listen Now 💋
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🔥DC’s Own Soulful Voice🔥
Welcome to another dynamic edition of #DCZestyStory featuring the electrifying, multi-talented, hip-hop powerhouse 🎙️@diorashleybrown 🎙️
From our vibrant city’s heart, Dior channels the rhythm, soul, and raw energy that epitomizes the spirit of DC. Her art 🎵 isn’t just music – it’s a culture, it’s a movement, it’s life. The way she intricately weaves stories with beats is nothing short of magical, and today we’re honored to celebrate this phenomenal artist who keeps our city’s heart beating to the rhythm of hip-hop.