Written By: DJ Mr. King
“Pull Up Close and get Down With The King”.
That has been the mantra for DJ Mr. King since joining Radio One Columbus in 2014.
King, a father of three, describes himself as the ultimate hustler with multiple hats. Whether it's rocking the #7oClockSetOff or the #10Spot on Columbus' WCKX Power 107.5 every weeknight, coaching high school basketball or encouraging youth to stay the course throughout the community, DJ Mr. King is the definition of driven.
His creativity on the turntables and high energy on the mic separates him from the competition, while his desire to introduce listeners to new music and trends makes him a fan favorite among millennials and young adults in Central Ohio.
King, who began DJing at the age of 16, uses his understanding and connection of music and pop culture to relate to children on
an academic and personal level as well, serving as an Intervention Specialist and Algebra 2 teacher at Whitehall-Yearling High School. His youthful appearance is often mistaken of that of high school junior, but the respect granted from every student that crosses his path is genuinely breed, earned and reciprocated.
King also heads a non-profit organization in his hometown of Akron called the Young Black Professionals Coalition, which focuses on the personal, professional and social development of future leaders, including high school and college students through a variety of workshops, social activities and continuous education.
Employees at GameStop, one of the leading video game chains in the country, are outraged that they still have to work during a time in which nearly every place of business is closed.
According to CNN, the company is claiming that it is an “essential” business because it offers mice and keyboards that could help people work from home.
“We are one of many providers of these products that are remaining open at this time,” the company told CNN.
GameStop sent out an internal memo Thursday to store leaders and other employees saying that it believed its stores should be “classified as an essential business” and remain open during the global pandemic.
While video games are probably an extreme essential for many during this quarantine, it’s probably wise for GameStop to stop worrying about selling video games and focus on their employees’ health.
