King Von

King Von, whose real name was Dayvon Daquan Bennett, was an influential American rapper and songwriter known for his vivid storytelling and drill music. He was closely associated with Lil Durk and the Chicago rap scene. Basic Information Born: August 9, 1994 Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA Died: November 6, 2020 (aged 26) Cause of Death: Gunshot wounds following a shooting outside an Atlanta nightclub. Stage Name Origin: Derived from his real name, Dayvon. --- Early Life Von grew up in Parkway Gardens (known as O'Block), a neighborhood on Chicago's South Side infamous for its violence. He faced many challenges, including the loss of friends and family to violence, which greatly influenced his music. He was incarcerated multiple times as a teenager and young adult, which he later used as fuel for his storytelling in music. --- Musical Career 1. Start in Music: King Von began pursuing rap seriously in 2018 after being encouraged by Lil Durk. He was signed to Only the Family (OTF), Lil Durk’s record label, and gained recognition for his gripping street narratives. 2. Breakthrough: His debut single, "Crazy Story" (2018), became a viral hit and brought him national attention. 3. Discography Highlights: Albums & Mixtapes: Grandson, Vol. 1 (2019): His debut mixtape, which included "Crazy Story" and other breakout tracks. Levon James (2020): His second mixtape, which solidified his presence in the drill scene. Welcome to O’Block (2020): His first studio album, released just a week before his death, featuring songs like "Took Her to the O" and "The Code." Notable Singles: "Crazy Story" "Took Her to the O" "How It Go" "The Code" (featuring Polo G) 4. Collaborations: King Von worked closely with Lil Durk and other artists like Polo G, Fivio Foreign, and G Herbo. King Von hated 64th street, in O-Block if you're from 6rth he hated you and you were his opp