Are Wale and Tabi The Cause of the DMV Southern Takeover Concert No Shows at the 930 Club?

Based on the following letter circulated by Mike Chanko, promoter of the DMV Southern Takeover event at the 930 Club this past Saturday, the no shows of Bun B, Wale and Tabi Bonney was caused due to Wale’s bad mouthing (Twittering) of the show: “Ok, here it is. A lot of people are wondering what is going on and what had happen to Bun B.  I was asked to be on a few shows to discuss the DMV South show @ the 930 club. Wale has been twitting negative things about my show for weeks after weeks, but this put … Continue reading Are Wale and Tabi The Cause of the DMV Southern Takeover Concert No Shows at the 930 Club?

Bun B Bails at 9:30 Club

Nothing spoils a show quite like a no-show. For rap fans who attended “The DMV Southern Takeover Concert” at 9:30 club, Saturday, the sting was two-fold, with both Texas rap legend Bun B and local fave Tabi Bonney failing to post. Post Rock contributor Andrew Nosnitsky reports that, while the marquee names failed to materialize, “roughly a dozen lesser known local artists took their place. Many of these emcees — XO and Kingpen Slim in particular — showed great promise, rapping their hearts out. It might have made for a solid showcase of local talent, had fans actually paid to … Continue reading Bun B Bails at 9:30 Club