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Photos | Chandler’s Going Away Show at The Broadberry

by RVA Staff | COMMUNITY, CULTURE, HIP HOP & RAP, PHOTOGRAPHY, RHYTHM & SOUL

Few artists in Richmond’s hip-hop scene have made as much noise in recent years as Chandler Matkins. From viral moments to sold-out shows, his rise has been marked by constant evolution and increasing recognition. His recent Going Away Show at The Broadberry was a...

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