Raheem DeVaughn Honored By D.C. Mayor For Community Work

Raheem DeVaughn will honored by Washington, D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray, who will present the Grammy-nominated R&B singer with the key to the city on Thursday (May 5th).

DeVaughn is being honored for his commitment to the local community through his efforts to preserve arts for children and teens, in addition to his efforts in fighting HIV/AIDS throughout Washington, D.C.’s local communities.

Mayor Gray will also proclaim May 5th, which happens to the singer’s birthday, as “Raheem DeVaughn Day.”

“I am humbled and truly honored to be the recipient of The Key To The City and my own day by the District Of Columbia. I am very thankful to Washington, DC for their loyalty and support,” Raheem DeVaughn told AllHipHop.com.

Raheem DeVaughn’s latest album The Love & War Masterpeace, debuted at #1 on Billboard’s R&B Charts.

The album features guest appearances by rappers like Dr. Cornel West, Wale, Bun B. and R&B artists like Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton and Chrisette Michele.