By Andrea Stevens
AFRO Staff Writer
astevens@afro.com
Baltimore native Terry Wedington, known professionally as TSU Terry, has made another major leap in his career. His song “Roll Call,” inspired by Baltimore club music, was recently featured in the popular online video game Fortnite, which has more than 650 million players worldwide.
“When my son called and said he downloaded my track on Fortnite—that’s a full-circle moment. That’s why we do it. As Black fathers, as artists, we want to leave something that matters,” Wedington said.
Terry’s inclusion in Fortnite represents not only personal success but also a broader cultural milestone.
“I wanted people to enjoy and express themselves,” Wedington said. “Baltimore club music gives you a feeling. Once it comes on, it just lets you loose with the beat.”
Raised in West Baltimore and later moving to Dundalk, Terry has been a choreographer, rapper and cultural ambassador for more than 18 years. His influence reaches beyond the city — he has taught dance in over 20 states and internationally in Russia, Sweden, Canada and St. Lucia. He began his music career in 2021.
“This moment shows Baltimore that anything is possible,” Wedington said. “To see it on a global platform validates everything we’ve been doing in the city for decades.”
His music gained traction through social media and built on his reputation from projects like the Webby Award-winning “If Cities Could Dance” documentary. That project connected him with Issa Rae, who later produced “Dark City Beneath the Beat,” a Netflix documentary in which Wedington starred.
Since the Fortnite release, Terry said he’s been contacted by artists, schools, venues and even the mayor’s office.
“Collaboration is key. Prove those who say you can’t — and do it anyway,” Wedington said.
Terry’s name, TSU, stands for “Team Squad Up,” a movement he started in 2008. He said many people mistake it for a college acronym, but he enjoys explaining its true meaning.
As for what’s next, Wedington is working on partnerships with schools like KIPP Baltimore and continuing his mentorship through dance and music. Despite his growing national spotlight, he remains grounded in the community that raised him.
“Black kids deserve to see their art, their sound and their voice in big spaces — not just the sidelines. I want them to know you can make it from where we’re from without changing who you are,” Wedington said.
With Fortnite serving as a global cultural platform, TSU Terry’s music placement not only marks a personal milestone but also brings Baltimore club music — a sound born from Black creativity and resilience — to a worldwide audience.
“This isn’t just about me,” Wedington said. “It’s about putting Baltimore on the map and showing what our music and our culture can do. Having it in Fortnite means kids around the world are moving to our beat now.”