Written by: Xavier Serrano Local DMV rapper KA$HAUN is pictured wearing headphones for a headshot (Photo courtesy of KA$HAUN). Local underground artist KA$HAUN discusses his journey as an emerging rapper on Nov. 25, 2025. Following the release of his debut album “PAPER TRAIL$,” the artist aims to expand his outreach. Keshaun Esper, 22, better known by his stage name KA$HAUN, was born in Silver Spring, MD, on Oct. 19, 2003. He discovered a love for music at an early age when h

By: Michelle Calderon DMV artist J-Matty performing on stage (Image via J-Matty) Matthew Javelosa, who goes by his stage name J-Matty, is...