Khia “K-Swift” Edgerton has died.

She was one of the most popular names and faces on the club scene in Baltimore.

K-Swift spun her way up the ranks of Charm City. She hosted some of the top shows on 92Q and mixed for some of her hometown’s hottest parties.

Learn more about the pioneering D.J. in b Tuesday.

LaDawn Black, host of 92Q’s “The Love Zone” and b columnist, issued this statement:

On a personal note, on Monday my co-worker and probably one of the coolest people I have ever worked with, “The Club Queen,” K-Swift of Off the Hook Radio on 92Q passed away. We worked together four years and Swift was the best example of how to take radio success to the next level and she freely shared her tips and insights with me — no jealousy, no attitude, and no pretense just positive vibes from day one. She was a gift to someone totally new to the radio business. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends during this difficult time. I will miss her.

K-Swift began DJ’ing at the age of 11. Seven years later, she found herself interning at 92Q Jams. A couple years later, just barely into her 20s, she began DJ’ing for a 92Q show called “Ladies Night.” She quickly became known as Baltimore’s best female DJ, if not its only one.

She overcame many obstacles, including opposition from some of Baltimore’s male DJs. Still, she successfully co-hosted a nightly show from 6 to 10 p.m. Her show became one of Baltimore’s most popular.

In the midst of all of her hard-fought and well-deserved success, she never lost her roots. While she mixed for some of the hottest clubs in the city, she still made time to mix for local high school parties.

Her MySpace page (click) is filled with comments from people all over the city. Some talk about seeing her recently at Artscape. Her page still shows her signed in to her account, as an “online now” status flashes underneath her name. Those who knew her express shock and sadness that the person they grew to love is gone.

WJZ is reporting that she drowned (click) and that her body was found this morning. (Full disclosure: I freelance for WJZ, too.)

The Baltimore Sun reports (click) that an autopsy is pending.

She was just 29 years old.

In her honor, 92Q Jams is running the rest of today without on-air personalities. Special memories of K-Swift are now being aired.

A voice mail set up at the station to take calls from people wishing to remember K-Swift is full. It is just one indication of how much she meant to the area.

Please share your memories of K-Swift here on our website.

Let’s keep K-Swift’s friends and family in our thoughts.

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