King von emerged in Chicago rap’s post-drill landscape as an influential force, drawing influence from first generation stars like G Herbo and Chief Keef while carving out his own stylistic aesthetics. His songs featured narratives with dark undercurrents tempered by humor and empathy – his narrative songs became part of Chicago rap history.
On November 6th, 26-year-old Dayvon Daquan Bennett, known by his stage name King Von, was killed during a gunfight outside an Atlanta hookah lounge.
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Dayvon Daquan Bennett, better known by his stage names King Von and Grandson, was an American rapper born and raised in Chicago but later moving to Atlanta for further rap career development. He identified with American culture and followed Christianity.
Chicago drill music artist Lil Durk grew up together. They shared Parkway Gardens (commonly referred to as O’Block).
He first rose to fame with the song “Problems”, before later releasing his debut studio album Welcome to O’Block in 2020. Since then he has maintained an attractive and fit body with an ectomorphic musculature; tall with stunning black hair and mesmerizing eyes; humorous with an outgoing personality supported by family.
Songs
King Von’s legacy lives on in Chicago drill music with hard-hitting music and captivating stories that captured hearts. Born Dayvon Bennett, this Chicago rapper first ventured into rapping after Lil Durk took interest in his flowing narrative style and signed him to his Only the Family and Empire Distribution label. From there, his debut single “Crazy Story” shot him into national recognition while later on Grandson Vol. 1 was released as his final offering.
Lil Durk appeared on two songs, helping the mixtape reach 75th place on Billboard 200. Later that year, Levon James, featuring high-profile artists such as YNW Melly and NLE Choppa as guest appearances – was released, continuing his frenetic brag-rappng style and maintaining his popularity with listeners.
Career
King von autopsy decided to pursue rapping after successfully beating a murder charge and signed on with Lil Durk’s Only the Family entertainment label. Soon thereafter he collaborated with OTF crew members and released several singles that went viral online.
His most viewed song on YouTube was War With Us, garnering over three million views in 2016. That same year, he released his debut mixtape entitled Grandson Vol 1.
In 2020, Levon James released another hit single called Took Her to the O and unveiled his second mixtape called Levon James.
His posthumous album What It Means To Be King features artists such as G Herbo, 21 Savage, Fivio Foreign, Moneybagg Yo, Tee Grizzley and Tee Grizzley who demonstrate Von’s dynamic rapport with his collaborators while showcasing his expert songwriting and vibrant delivery style.
Height
Dayvon Daquan Bennett, better known by his stage name King Von, was recently shot dead during a shooting incident in Atlanta following a fight between two groups outside Monaco Hookah Lounge. This tragedy claimed both lives, leaving one American rapper only 26 when their lives ended so tragically.
Rap artist had been involved with criminal activity and had been arrested numerous times prior to his death. Additionally, he belonged to the Black Disciples gang; unfortunately his father passed away when he was 11 and in his songs the rapper paid tribute to him.
Reports indicated that the late rapper stood around 5 feet 9 inches. However, some fans believe he may have actually been much taller.
Net Worth
Rapper King Von was an immensely talented artist with an enormous fan base. His music stirred strong feelings within listeners, inspiring many. Through his career he made a great deal of money and was generous with it, investing it both music-related and unrelated businesses alike. Additionally he set up King Von Official (which sold merchandise), signed a distribution deal with Lil Durk’s Only the Family independent label as well as creating limited-edition clothing items such as boxer briefs and snack foods.
His song, “Crazy Story”, tells an emotionally powerful tale of street survival that will encourage you to face life’s obstacles head-on. Unfortunately, his rap career only lasted two years before being killed in an Atlanta nightclub shooting at 26 years old.
