Age, Biography, and Wiki
Dayvon Daquan Bennett, known professionally as King Von, was born on August 9, 1994, in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in the Parkway Gardens projects on the Southside of Chicago and was associated with the Black Disciples gang. King Von was a rising rapper signed to Lil Durk's label, Only the Family, along with Empire Distribution. He gained recognition with mixtapes like "Grandson, Vol. 1" and "Levon James," both charting on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Some of his notable songs include "Took Her To The O" and "Grandson for President." He was known for his storytelling style and close association with fellow Chicago rappers such as Lil Durk and Chief Keef. Tragically, King Von was fatally shot outside the Monaco Hookah Lounge in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 6, 2020, at the age of 26.
| Occupation | Songwriter |
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| Date of Birth | 9 August 1994 |
| Age | 30 Years |
| Birth Place | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Leo |
| Country | U.S |
| Date of death | 6 November, 2020 |
| Died Place | N/A |
Height, Weight & Measurements
King Von stood approximately 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 meters) tall. Specific details about his weight and other body measurements are not widely documented.
Grandson, Vol. 1 debuted at number 75 and later peaking at number 53, on the Billboard 200, also it reached number 27 on the Hip Hop/R&B albums chart, and number 9 on the Independent Albums chart.
On October 9, 2020, King Von released "I Am What I Am", featuring New York rapper Fivio Foreign with annexed a music video. Two weeks later Bennett released "Gleesh Place" in combination with another music video on his official channel, this release was in anticipation of the official release of Welcome to O'Block, that came out on October 30, 2020. The 16-track album features production Chopsquad DJ, Tay Keith, Wheezy and Hitmaka, among others; it also features artists Prince Dre, Lil Durk, Dreezy, Moneybagg Yo. The album includes the Polo G collaboration "The Code", which was released with a music video. The project peaked at number 5 on Billboard for US Top 200 albums, number 1 for Top R&B/Hip Hop albums, number 1 for Top Independents album and peaked 12th for Top 100 Canadian albums.
The production on the album was handled by various producers including ATL Jacob, Chopsquad DJ, David Morse, DJ Bandz, Ghostrage, IllaDaProducer, Mac Fly, Raw Equity, Scott Storch, Southside, Tahj Money, Twysted Genius, Wheezy; most of which had already collaborated with Bennett on previous albums. It features guest appearances from G Herbo, Polo G, Lil Durk, Tee Grizzley, BreezyLyn, Tink, 42 Dugg, Moneybagg Yo, and Hotboii. It reached the 14th position on the Billboard 200, and went 2nd on the Billboard Independent Albums, 4th on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums, also went on number 31 for Billboard top 100 Canada and number 20 on the New Zealand top 40.
King Von's musical style has been described as drill music, a categorization he acknowledged in an interview with DJ Akademiks. Hip-hop publications have labeled Von one of the best pure lyricists in Chicago drill, and as more stylistically diverse than most other rappers in that genre. Von has also received critical praise for his sense of focus, delivery, wordplay, and sharp songwriting. Mark Braboy of Complex described Von as a thoughtful, skillful lyricist who surpassed other Chicago drill artists in the ferocity and resonance of his delivery. Jayson Buford from Tablet observed that Von remained culturally relevant years after his death; Buford attributed the phenomenon both to Von's proximity to violence and to his extraordinary lyrical skills. Will Schube of NPR identified the characteristic feature of Von's style as his ability to craft vivid narratives that balance nihilism, humor, and empathy; Schube identified "Took Her to the O" as one of the style's strongest representations.
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Dating & Relationship Status
There is limited public information about King Von's dating life or relationship status prior to his death.
He had six half-siblings from his father, Walter E. Bennett, and three siblings from his mother, Taesha. He was raised mostly by his mother in the Parkway Garden Homes, an area more commonly known as "O'Block", located on Chicago's South Side within the Greater Grand Crossing community area. His relationship with his father was inconsistent due to his father's incarcerations. When Von was 11 years old, his father was killed by an unseen gunman. Von later paid tribute to his father in multiple songs.
The mixtape was dropped some weeks later on September 19, 2019, it consists in 13 a tracks mixtape, and it is named Grandson, Vol. 1, executively produced by Chopsquad DJ, it contains three features represented by "Twin Nem" and by the Remix of "Crazy Story" both featuring Chicago artist Lil Durk; the other feature consists on the collaboration with Chicago artist and OTF affiliate Booka600 on "Jet". The mixtape also includes tracks "Crazy Story", "Crazy Story, Pt. 3", and his second ever single "War With Us" dating back to October 18, 2018.
In January 2023, King Von's manager announced with a post on Instagram, the drop of a new posthumous project by the rapper, scheduled for the same year. In June, the album's title was announced to be Grandson which recalls to Von's first mixtape, Grandson, Vol. 1, and it is a reference to his renowned nickname, which an inmate gave him during his incarceration period in Cook County Jail from 2014 to 2017. The record was handled by the rapper's closest collaborators and by his mother herself.
Bennett was in an on-and-off relationship with Texas rapper Asian Doll, but the two were reportedly not in a relationship at the time of his death. Bennett had three children, one son and two daughters.
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Net Worth
King Von was active on social media platforms, including Instagram and Twitter, where he engaged with his fans and promoted his music. His social media presence was a significant part of his rising popularity, helping to build a dedicated fanbase.
Education
King Von remains remembered as a talented rapper whose storytelling and connection to Chicago street culture influenced many in the hip-hop community. His legacy continues through his music and collaborations with other artists.
At age 16, Bennett went to juvenile detention for armed robbery in January 2011. While incarcerated, Bennett earned his GED. After being released, Bennett attended a few classes at South Suburban College in South Holland, Illinois, before dropping out.
On July 24, 2014, Bennett was arrested in connection with a shooting in May 2014, resulting in the death of Malcolm Stuckey and the injury of two other men. Bennett was charged with one count of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder. The shooting took place in Englewood, Chicago. Bennett was found not guilty in December 2017.
