About Ryan Da Lion
Born in Brooklyn, New York, raised in Kingston, Jamaica and later residing in New Jersey, Ryan Da Lion is the product of a hodgepodge of culturally-inspired musical innovation. He attended Towson State University and went from college DJ to host and promoter to an experienced broadcast media professional. After graduating from the Broadcasting Institute of Maryland with a major in Radio and TV production, he began a career in broadcast media working as a board operator, production specialist, producer, mixer and on-air personality. After several stints in South Florida and New York, Ryan now finds himself back where it all started – with his Radio One family at Magic 95.9. You can hear Ryan Da Lion in The Lion’s Den which airs across the Baltimore Metropolitan region Monday-Friday from 10 AM - 3 PM. When Ryan is not on air, he returns to his Caribbean roots, planning and managing events for Caribbean communities up and down the eastern seaboard, including serving as the Event Manager for Jamaican Jerk Festival, the largest Caribbean food festival in the United States, occurring annually in both Washington, D.C. and New York. With the little spare time he has remaining, Ryan focuses on building out his foundation – R.O.A.R (REACH OUT AND RELATE) which focuses on social awareness issues that affect young African-American and Caribbean-American children, including literacy, hunger, entrepreneurship, and securing a path to higher education.
THE BUZZ! Temporary Protected Status for more than 300,000 Haitians set to expire MORE THAN 300,000 HAITIANS LOSE TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUSMore than 300,000 Haitians living in the United States are facing an uncertain future after their Temporary Protected Status expired.TPS gives eligible immigrants permission to live and work in the United States when conditions in […]
THE BUZZ! Prince Musical ‘Purple Rain’ to Debut on Broadway in 2027 Prince’s legendary Purple Rain is making its way to Broadway.The musical will begin previews at New York’s Majestic Theatre on March 12, 2027. Opening night is set for April 12.The production is based on Prince’s Oscar-winning film and Grammy-winning album. It follows The […]
THE BUZZ! Tuskegee University’s new dress code bans bonnets, du-rags and bedroom shoes in class Tuskegee University is setting stricter expectations for students ahead of the new academic year.The HBCU will prohibit bonnets, du-rags, bedroom shoes and revealing clothing inside classrooms, dining areas and official university settings. Students attending professional events will be expected to […]
THE BUZZ! Usher Kicks Woman Off Stage, She Claps Back at Internet: ‘I Looked Good ASF’ A woman’s experience at Usher and Chris Brown’s Nashville concert has become one of the internet’s biggest debates.Usher invited Gabrielle Cheyenne onstage while performing “Can U Handle It?” His routine became more sensual, but Cheyenne appeared uncomfortable and stopped […]
THE BUZZ! 3 killed, 4 wounded including toddler in shooting at busy food festival in Seattle A Sunday evening at the Bite of Seattle food festival ended in tragedy after gunfire erupted near the Space Needle.Police believe two people began shooting at each other inside the crowded event. Three people were killed and four others […]
According to Yahoo News, Former NBA player Derek Fisher and wife Gloria Govan have split after five years of marriage, but are not throwing in the towel on their relationship. When Derek and Govan first started dating, the athlete got into an alleged altercation with Barnes in October. No charges were filed against the basketball players following the incident. However, Barnes […]
THE BUZZ! Baltimore County police arrest teenager in Gwynn Oak shooting as community mourns young siblings Teenager Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Young Gwynn Oak SiblingsBaltimore County police have arrested a 16-year-old in connection with the fatal shootings of two young siblings inside their Gwynn Oak home.Police identified the suspect as Keith Maurice James Jr. […]
THE BUZZ! Chadwick Boseman Estate Dispute Escalates as Brothers Challenge Widow’s Role Chadwick Boseman’s Brothers Seek Removal of His Widow as Estate AdministratorNearly six years after Chadwick Boseman’s death, his brothers, Kevin and Derrick Boseman, have filed a court petition seeking to remove his widow, Taylor Simone Ledward, as administrator of his estate.According to the […]
THE BUZZ! Baltimore ranked No. 3 riskiest city for drivers in new report Baltimore Ranked Third-Riskiest City for Drivers in America A new report has confirmed what plenty of Baltimore drivers may already believe: Traveling around the city can be risky business.Baltimore has been ranked the third-riskiest city for drivers in Allstate’s 2026 America’s Best […]
THE BUZZ! Independent Autopsy Raises New Questions in Nolan Wells InvestigationThe family of 18-year-old Nolan Wells says they still have more questions than answers after the release of an independent autopsy.Civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced Wednesday that the independent examination found Nolan’s cause and manner of death to be undetermined.The forensic pathologist who performed […]
THE BUZZ! Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Widow Sues His Mother, Successor Trustee, for $1.2 Million in Prenup Dispute Nearly one year after the tragic death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, a legal battle has erupted over his estate.Warner’s widow, Tenisha Warner, has filed a lawsuit against Malcolm’s mother, Pamela Warner, who serves as trustee of the Warner Family Trust. […]