KTONE CARES Foundation

06/08/2026

Thank you 9News for shedding light on this important topic!

Mikail Payne, 14, was killed in the shooting inside the rec center on May 21. A 15-year-old suspect has been charged.

05/26/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month ✨🧠

Slow down, reflect, take a minute for yourself. You’ve made it through 100% of your hardest days, keep going 👏🏾

05/14/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month ✨🧠

Taking care of yourself includes taking care of your mental… slow down.. breathe… one day at a time.

05/13/2026

Mental Health is Wealth!!
Your health is your real currency.
Mind right. Body right. Spirit right. 🧠💪🏾

When legends like DJ KTone and DJ Michael “Mike” Watts talk health, it’s bigger than workouts. It’s about discipline, healing, balance, and protecting your peace.

Drink the water.
Take the walk.
Hit the gym.
Check on your mental.
Rest without guilt.
And remember… you can’t pour into anybody else if you’re running on empty.

Health is wealth in every form. 💯

RIP Michael Watts 🕊️

05/01/2026

May is here… and so is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚
We’re honored to have a special message from the late DJ Michael Watts of Swisha House Music helping us kick things off.

This month, we’re tapping in deeper. Expect real conversations, mental health tips, and resources all month long.
Because your mind matters.
Your peace matters.
YOU matter.

Make sure you’re following us so you don’t miss anything. Tap in, like, comment, and share with someone who needs it 🤝

And today, we also take a moment to say Rest in Peace to Michael Watts 🕊️ Your voice and impact will never be forgotten.

04/28/2026

⏰ DEADLINE EXTENDED ⏰

Applications for DJ KTone Book Award 2026 now due MAY 31st📚✨

We know it’s a busy time of year so gracefully has been granted ✨

If you’re a graduating African American high school senior, this is your moment to secure a $500 stipend to support your next step into college or vocational school.

✔️ 2.8 GPA
✔️ Fall 2026 enrollment
✔️ Short essay
✔️ 2 recommendation letters + transcript

🗓 Deadline: May 12, 2026

Tag a senior. Send this to someone who needs it. Apply TODAY.

🔗 KTONeCaresFoundation.org

04/22/2026

Pull up with the family for the 6th Annual DJ KTone Summer Pop Up Block Party 💦

This is what Kommunity looks like.
Good music, real connections, and moments your kids will never forget.

We are outside ALL summer bringing the energy to two locations:
📍 July 25 | Well Power | Denver
📍 August 23 | Green Valley Ranch | Aurora
⏰ 12PM to 5PM both days

Expect water play, live DJ sets, food, vendors, and a whole vibe centered around love, joy, and togetherness.

Kommunity Comes First ❤️
Vendors tap in and secure your spot.
Bring your people. Bring your energy. Just don’t miss it.

04/17/2026

April 30th we’re bringing Therapy in HD to life once again 💭🎧

This is a Youth TIHD Immersion created for male students from local high schools including Vista Peak, Aurora Central, Gateway, and more. This is a private, impact-driven experience designed to create space for real conversations, self-expression, and connection.

In collaboration with DBOA students will engage in a two-day experience centered around music, movement, and tools that support mental wellness and personal growth.

This isn’t a class.
This isn’t traditional therapy.
This is a space where you can just be you.

Appreciation to our partners, facilitators, and schools for pouring into the next generation in a meaningful way. This is what community care looks like.

04/06/2026

The DJ KTone Book Award 2026 is here — and we’re investing in our future leaders, thinkers, and change-makers.

If you’re a graduating African American high school senior, this is your chance to receive a $500 stipend to support your journey into college or vocational school.
This isn’t just about money… it’s about believing in your path, your purpose, and your potential 📚

Requirements are simple:
✔️ 2.8 GPA
✔️ Fall 2026 enrollment
✔️ Short essay
✔️ 2 recommendation letters + transcript

🗓 Deadline: April 30, 2026

Don’t sit on this. Apply. Share. Put someone on.
Your next chapter starts now.

🔗 Apply at KtoneCaresFoundation.org