D3 Queen on SE Roots, Being Shot, Dion’s Death, Teen Pregnancy & Depression | #SituationswithMoon

D3 Queen shares her story with Moon on MLK Avenue in Southeast DC, describing how growing up as the only girl around boys led her into street life by her teens. She talks about losing her virginity at 16, getting pregnant in high school, and being accidentally shot with a .223 rifle at 17 — a near-death experience that changed her perspective while she was grieving her best friend Dion. She also reflects on postpartum depression, young motherhood, and how recording music in makeshift home studios built her confidence and purpose. Stay Connected Like, comment, and subscribe for more real conversations from the heart of the city. Host: Maurice “Moon” Proctor Producer: DirectedbyFour Watch & Listen • YouTube (Moon):    / @officialthismoon   • YouTube (DirectedbyFour):    / @directedbyfour   • Podcast: https://officialthismoon.podbean.com Follow on Instagram • @OfficialThisMoon →   / officialthismoon   • @DirectedbyFour →   / directedbyfour   #Situationswithmoon #Officialthismoon #Directedbyfour. Timestamps: 0:00 — Intro & Southeast DC Setting Moon introduces the show and guest D3 Queen while filming on MLK Avenue in Southeast DC. They explain why the location matters and begin discussing her background growing up in the neighborhood. 0:58 — Childhood as Only Girl in Family D3 Queen describes being raised around mostly boys, climbing trees, fighting for the TV remote, and developing a tougher personality than typical girls her age. 3:32 — Early Music Influences & DC Scene She recalls listening to radio music and artists like Fetty Wap and Young Thug, then discovering DC rap around 2016–2017 during the Swipey era. 6:24 — Personality Change & Jumping Off Porch She explains how bullying and loneliness shifted her from a friendly child to someone who fought back, influenced heavily by her best friend Dion. 9:10 — Streets, Rebellion & Hustling Around 16–17 she began running away, staying outside, and hustling pills and Molly while moving deeper into street life with friends. 14:10 — Sex, Pressure & Teenage Relationships D3 Queen discusses losing her virginity at 16 to an older boyfriend, peer pressure from friends, and how her upbringing and values delayed sex initially. 17:20 — Arrests, Drugs & Being Shot The conversation shifts to her arrests, drug involvement, and the moment she reveals she was shot with a .223 rifle in the stomach at age 17. 21:20 — Gunshot Night & Survival Mindset She recounts hearing the gun, realizing she was hit, remaining calm, calling for help, and how a waist trainer helped hold pressure on the wound. 24:00 — Hospital Trauma & Grief She describes the ambulance, surgery, seeing her mother crying, and emotional pain compounded by the recent death of her best friend Dion. 28:42 — Hospital Support & Reality Check D3 Queen explains who showed up for her, who didn’t, and how the experience changed her outlook on loyalty and life. 31:57 — PTSD, Recovery & Perspective Shift She details the painful recovery process, medical devices, fear, and realizing mortality for the first time, which changed her mindset. 34:31 — Early Music & First Studio She explains freestyling in the neighborhood, recording in makeshift home studios, and building confidence before professional sessions. 36:35 — Recording Process & Studio Growth D3 Queen shares how she initially recorded alone, then gained confidence bringing friends after a spontaneous group session. 40:12 — First Relationship & Values She discusses her first boyfriend at 16, being in a committed relationship, and later recognizing the power imbalance. 42:31 — Pregnancy & Teenage Motherhood She reveals getting pregnant senior year, emotional decision-making, and entering motherhood while still young and rebellious. 45:24 — Postpartum Depression & Reality D3 Queen speaks candidly about depression during pregnancy, emotional instability, and how motherhood matured her. 47:18 — Commitment to Music Career She explains deciding to focus seriously on music, her timeline goals, and possibly stepping away from rap by 2027 if success doesn’t come. 48:37 — Trauma of DC Street Life The discussion expands to raids, friends dying or going to jail, and the emotional toll of growing up in DC violence. 49:57 — Strict Upbringing & Rebellion She reflects on having a caring but strict mother and how lack of freedom pushed her toward rebellion and street life. 52:02 — Near-Death Wake-Up Moment D3 Queen explains how being shot finally made her understand her mother’s warnings and changed her priorities. 53:06 — Music Talent & Future Debate Moon praises her talent and urges her not to quit music, arguing she has a unique DC sound and strong lyrical ability. 56:39 — Where to Find D3 Queen She shares her social media and YouTube name and discusses experimenting with new flows and evolving her sound.