The DMV archive.
DMV Rap is the complete reference to hip-hop from the District, Maryland, and Virginia — artists (solo, group, duo, band, collective, label), venues, and shows. Built by the community, for the community.
What we're building
The DMV has one of the deepest hip-hop lineages in America — a region where go-go bled into trap, where Wale and Oddisee share a neighborhood, where every ward of DC and every pocket of Prince George's County has its own sound. We wanted a single place to see all of it at once.
This site is a living reference: a roster of 120+ artists, 137+ venues, and an ongoing calendar of shows. Solo, group, duo, band, collective, label — if it makes rap in the DMV, it belongs here.
How to help
- Know an artist we're missing? Submit them.
- Running a show? Add it to the calendar.
- Venue not on the map? Let us know.
- An artist yourself? Find your profile and claim it from the page to take over edits.
Who's behind this
DMV Rap is part of the HipHop.World network — regional hip-hop references for DC, the BARS corridor (Buffalo / Albany / Rochester / Syracuse), and beyond. Built and maintained by Mental Stamina with help from artists, promoters, and fans who care about the region's history.
Corrections and takedowns
If something's wrong, or you want a profile removed, reach out and we'll handle it fast.