In 2018, King von autopsy released a new single, Crazy Story, which is RIAA certified. He also released a new album, Grandson, Vol. 1, which debuted at number 75 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album features members of the OTF group, including Lil Durk. King Von also collaborated with Lil Durk on the song Booka 600.
Dayvon Bennett
Dayvon Bennett is the rap artist behind the name King Von. His first single, “Crazy Story,” gained him attention and led to him being signed to the Only the Family label. His sophomore album, Crazy Story 2.0, followed in May. Then, in September, he released his third album, Crazy Story Pt. 3. King Von is an accomplished emcee with a cult following.
The rap artist gained attention for his dramatic delivery and attention to detail in his music. His lyrics are an edgy twist on the typical story. His song “Pressin” has received over 3 million streams and has been featured on numerous music platforms. King Von is also collaborating with Durk on “Still Trappin” off the rapper’s upcoming 2020 album. The single also features Travis Scott, YNW Melly, and Booka 600.
Career
Since his emergence as an MC, King Von has had several successes. In September of last year, he released the single ‘What It’s Like’, which was part of his mixtape ‘Grandson, Vol. 1’. The album also featured Lil Durk on two tracks. This album reached the top 75 on the Billboard 200 and number 27 on the Hip Hop/R&B albums chart. He has also performed live in several concerts and musical events.
When King Von was still a teenager, he became involved with hip-hop and rapping. He was a member of the “Black Disciples” group and had a similar demeanor to the founder. Although his life and career were short, King Von made an impact on the Chicago music scene.
Criminal history
Despite being relatively new to the Chicago hip hop scene, King Von has a long criminal history. At 16, he was arrested for the first time for unlawful possession of a firearm. He has been accused of killing 4-5 people for his GD gang, including a member named Gakirah Barnes. According to the victim’s family, King Von shot the man in the foot and the face.
In May 2018, King Von was released from prison and released his first music video with Bayzoo and OTF rappers. The song “Beat That Body” is based on two murder trials.
Death
Lil Durk signed Von to his Only the Family label, helping mold him as an artist. They worked together on his hit single “Crazy Story” and the Welcome to O’Block album. Von died early Friday morning, following a shooting involving police. Although there were claims that an officer had shot Von, the Atlanta Police Department said that the rapper sustained his injuries during the initial shootout between his group and another group. Two others were also killed.
Lil Durk mourned the loss of King Von on Instagram. The Chicago rapper was one of his closest collaborators and friends. In addition to his rapping career, Von was also signed to Lil Durk’s Only the Family label. He planned to release his debut album Grandson, Vol. 1 in 2019, as well as his second album Welcome to O-Block in 2020.
Posthumous album
What It Means to Be King is the posthumous second studio album by American rapper King Von. It was released on March 4, 2022. It is a tribute to the late rapper who was an icon in the hip-hop world. The album features songs that are reflective of King Von’s life and a tribute to his fans.
In honor of the late rapper’s life and legacy, his estate is releasing What It Means to Be King, an album that features many of his contemporaries. Other notable collaborators on the album include G Herbo and 21 Savage. Fivio Foreign, OMB Peezy, and Dreezy are also featured. The album is also filled with Von’s handwritten lyrics.