King Von – Biography, Age, Songs, Net Worth, Facts (2025) & More

King Von’s writing felt like a camera on the move. He set the scene, let characters talk, and kept the tension tight until the final second. His songs read like chapters in a Chicago story that millions could picture line by line.

Dayvon Daquan Bennett known as King Von was a Chicago rapper and storyteller born on August 9, 1994.² He grew up in Parkway Gardens also called O’Block on the South Side. The neighborhood shaped his eye for detail and his way of speaking. He turned that experience into songs that play like short films. His breakout song “Crazy Story” showed how he paced action across sixteen bars and a hook while keeping the language plain and direct.³ The same focus carried into his tapes and his album Welcome to O’Block where he wrote about loyalty pressure and choices that change a life.

King Von Personal Info.

King Von (Dayvon Bennett) Career timeline

2018

Von’s breakout with “Crazy Story,” a track that went viral. The song on Only The Family’s compilation under EMPIRE helped carry that wave to a bigger crowd.⁴

2019

He followed with Grandson Vol. 1, a tight mixtape that showed he could turn neighborhood scenes into clear stories. “Crazy Story 2.0” with Lil Durk came with an official video and pushed his name nationwide.⁵ He shared behind the scenes clips that felt like mini diaries so fans could watch him grow with his team.

2020

In 2020, King Von built momentum with singles like Why He Told, Took Her to the O, and Grandson for President tracks that paired clean hooks with storytelling that felt like short films leading to a reveal.⁶ He also teamed with Fivio Foreign on I Am What I Am which is a cross-city drill collaboration that mixed Chicago’s narrative style with New York’s energy and visuals that blended both worlds. On October 30, Von released Welcome to O’Block, an album that treated his neighborhood as both backdrop and character turning local struggles into stories with universal hits. After his death in November, the project steadily climbed the charts through playlists, fan shares and word of mouth became a lasting part of his legacy.

2021

2022

The posthumous album What It Means to Be King arrived on March 4 and opened at number two on the Billboard 200.⁷ The debut showed how strongly people connected with his writing. New listeners came for the headlines and stayed for the stories.⁸ Singles like “Don’t Play That” with 21 Savage and “Too Real” kept the pace quick and direct. New videos such as “Get It Done” helped younger listeners trace the story back to the early records.

2023

In 2023, Grandson arrived in July with cover art that tied directly to King Von’s nickname and persona while the single Robberies played like a short thriller and reminded listeners why his writing always felt cinematic. Physical releases including vinyl editions and capsule merch kept the catalog active and gave fans collectible ways to connect with his legacy. At the same time reaction channels and breakdown clips brought new audiences into the fold with comment sections often turning into study groups where people mapped themes and scenes across his songs.

2024

Fans revisited the music around anniversaries, birthdays and mural news keeping the catalog active on big playlists. Collaborators teased fast studio drafts and tucked-away verses as short-form clips led teens from “Crazy Story” to the rest of the catalog.

What is happening with King Von in 2025?

• The catalog stayed active through official channels. EMPIRE’s store continued to carry King Von releases and merch including vinyl and digital editions which kept new listeners discovering the music through official listings.
• The official website remained a hub that pointed fans to music and store updates which signaled ongoing estate activity in 2025.⁹
• August brought birthday tributes across social platforms. Posts on the verified memorial account and fan pages helped new followers learn the story while long time listeners shared favorite songs and memories.
• Media conversations in 2025 continued to revisit the writing. Long form reviews and retrospectives walked through how the Crazy Story universe worked which kept the focus on scene building and character arcs.
• News around his wider circle also surfaced in Chicago coverage during 2025 which reminded readers how closely fans still follow the neighborhood story lines linked to O Block.
• Retailers outside the label storefront also kept select items in stock which helped casual shoppers find the music and merch in one place.¹⁰

Controversies and Legal Issues

The 2014 Chicago murder case

• In May 2014, Chicago police arrested Dayvon King Von Bennett in a case tied to a shooting that killed Malcolm Stuckey and injured two others on the West Side. Local police reported the arrest and listed Bennett among the accused.¹¹
• The case moved through Cook County courts for several years. An Illinois appeals court record says Bennett had his own trial and a jury found him not guilty. It is an official public record of the acquittal.¹²
• Youth justice writers later reflected on how the long court fight shaped Bennett’s outlook and voice. They linked the experience to the focused storytelling that marked his music.¹³

The 2019 Atlanta case with Lil Durk

• In February 2019 a shooting at The Varsity in downtown Atlanta became a major story. By May 2019 a Fulton County judge ruled there was probable cause to charge Lil Durk and King Von based on surveillance and case summaries. A local NBC affiliate reported the ruling and outlined the state’s early account of the incident.¹⁴
• In June 2019 both artists were granted bond with conditions. The case then continued in Georgia courts as discovery and motions took place. A Fox5 Atlanta report from that time summed up the rulings that allowed the case to move forward.¹⁵
• After King Von died in November 2020 the case no longer applied to him. In October 2022 the Fulton County District Attorney dismissed all charges against Lil Durk using prosecutorial discretion. Multiple outlets confirmed the dismissal which closed the Varsity matter for Durk.¹⁶

November 2020: the Atlanta shooting in which Von was killed (official accounts and clarifications)

King Von Fatally Shot in Atlanta After an Altercation With Quando Rondo’s Crew https://t.co/HHUCRV09aQ

— DJ Vlad (@djvlad) November 6, 2020

• On November 6 2020 a fight outside Monaco Hookah Lounge in Atlanta led to shots being fired. Early national reports tracked the story while investigators checked witness accounts. CNN reported that Von was shot and later died at a hospital.¹⁷

• A dispute between two groups led to gunfire and nearby officers moved in, a sequence that matched later state reports and helped counter speculation.¹⁸

• Reporters in Atlanta tracked the case as Timothy Leeks was charged with felony murder. In 2023 the state asked to dismiss the charge and the court approved the request.¹⁹

2021-2024: The federal “O-Block” racketeering case tied to the murder of FBG Duck (and where Von appears in filings)

• In October 2021 federal prosecutors in Chicago charged five alleged members of the O Block set of the Black Disciples in the murder of FBG Duck. The government said the group used violence including the Gold Coast daytime killing to boost the gang’s status.²⁰
• In 2023 court filings and news reports cited two important claims. An FBI report introduced in the federal case said King Von allegedly offered a 100000 bounty on FBG Duck before the killing.²¹ Another filing said a witness told investigators he saw King Von shoot Gakirah KI Barnes in 2014.²² These are allegations in filings, not proven facts. Von was never tried for Barnes’s death, and the 2014 case that did go to trial ended in his acquittal.
• In January 2024 a jury in federal court found six members or associates guilty on racketeering charges tied to FBG Duck’s murder.²³ Local outlets confirmed the verdicts and described the trial, the timeline for deliberations, and the reactions in court.²⁴ Prosecutors stressed an enterprise theory that linked music, social media, bragging rights, and violence.

Fan Connection and Community Impact

• King Von’s bond with fans began in his own neighborhood. Big Sean, YG, and Chance the Rapper were among those mourning the death of rapper King Von. This was confirmed by NME in their report, which noted that these artists and more expressed grief following Von’s death in November 2020.²⁵
• After his death, Chicago held vigils and fans played his music in cars and on reels. These tributes spread quickly through comments and group chats before reaching national media outlets.
• Public figures and media amplified the groundlevel reaction. Their posts and articles often became the starting point for new listeners who wanted to explore his music.²⁶
• A South Side mural of King Von turned into a living fan commons. People came from across the city and beyond to take photos, leave notes, and meet others who’d discovered his music the same week. All urban youtube channel described how busloads of tourist fans made the mural a global attraction showing that Von’s stories reached far beyond Chicago.²⁷
• Lifestyle and fashion blogs covered King Von’s album rollout with the same style-first tone they bring to fashion capsules. Their coverage helped the story reach casual listeners beyond day-one fans turning early curiosity into deeper engagement with his catalog. Publications like Hypebeast featured the rollout focusing less on drill and more on aesthetic and cultural impact giving Von’s music shine in new spaces.²⁸
• The surge in listening after his death wasn’t just chart headlines. His posthumous album Welcome to O’Block climbed into the Billboard 200’s Top 5 which is a milestone highlighted as “people who weren’t previously privy to his music started to stream his songs” after his passing. King Von’s Spotify playlists hit 12.8K playlists with total streams exceeding 8.7 billion and a reach of 187 million signaling widespread organic sharing.²⁹
• The estate’s official social media channels became trusted source for fans. Posts marking King Von’s birthday, catalog anniversaries and quiet tributes to collaborators. The official Instagram even teased a posthumous project titled Grandson in June 2023 giving fans a reliable timeline rather than rumors to follow.³⁰
• Fans wanted a real way to take part so the official merchandise store became a place of memory. Limited tees, hoodies and drops inspired by album art gave listeners a chance to wear the stories they had been sharing online. The merch turned their support into something they could hold on to and carry into daily life.³¹
• On Reddit, long threads grew into study groups for his lyrics. Fans shared their favorite lines, built timelines across songs and debated character motives the way movie communities argue over storylines. These discussions turned casual listeners into close readers of his work.³²
• Reaction channels widened the circle. YouTube creators who do first-listen breakdowns introduced King Von to people who might never have found drill otherwise. Viewers often came in for the reaction and left with the original track on repeat.³³
• TikTok gave King Von’s music a fast lane. Short clips of his punchlines spread quickly and story-recap trends used captions like “How a King Von plot flips.”³⁴
• Another TikTok lane focused on “love stories” and softer moments showing that fans were not only replaying the most intense scenes. They shared edits that highlighted humor and small glances in videos which gave newcomers a fuller picture of him.³⁵
• Fans also used reaction videos and comment threads to dig deeper into his storytelling. In the official music video for “Wayne’s Story,” the comment sections read like a book club people annotate scenes, drop timestamps  and link interviews where Von discussed how this song was meant to be part of a trilogy.³⁶
• Short-form reels keep Von’s memory alive for newer fans. Every August fan birthday edits trend for a day by simple clips wishing “Happy Birthday, King Von”. Many then explore longer videos and playlists shaped by die-hard fans who’ve been here since “Crazy Story.”³⁷

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Relationships and Family

• King Von’s public life as a father is documented across news and social posts also mainstream coverage at the time of his death noted he had young children and family updates later continued on verified pages.
• The family’s executor and partners confirmed that King Von owned his masters and that future royalties were set up to support his children and immediate relatives ensuring that memorial releases would serve long-term care for his future generation. ³⁸
• Her daughter’s role in family life is shown through a dedicated Instagram page that posts age-appropriate pictures, birthday notes, and warm tributes to King.³⁹
• A separate account highlights his son’s milestones and family moments by giving a glimpse into how relatives keep King Von’s memory alive for the next generation.⁴⁰
• King Von and Asian Doll (also known as Asian Da Brat) had a close but on-and-off relationship. After his death, she honored him on social media and spoke openly in interviews about their bond.⁴¹

 

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• In interviews, Asian Doll described how her relationship with Von started and offers personal details to avoid any speculation.⁴²
• A separate on-air segment revisited their story from distance showing how their relationship became part of King Von’s public memory and why fans kept returning to those moments.⁴³
• Von’s sister Kayla B has been one of the most visible family voices online. Her verified account often shares photos, throwbacks and clarifications aimed at protecting his legacy.⁴⁴
• Kayla B has spoken in interviews about life with Von, giving a sibling’s view of their bond.⁴⁵
• Von’s strongest professional bond was with Lil Durk. Their work together mixed loyalty and music which made his death feel especially personal for the OTF circle.⁴⁶
• Family-adjacent ties ran deep in the OTF network. In interviews, King Von’s cousin Calboy shared that even though Von was the rising star, he carried himself with respect and integrity qualities that inspired and made him a provider and protector figure in their circle. ⁴⁷
• Fans noticed how relatives chose to protect the children’s privacy by sharing only small moments instead of live updates and marking birthdays, first steps or school milestones with short captions.⁴⁸
• Industry colleagues often spoke of Von in family terms calling him “twin” or “brother.” Press outlets saved and shared screenshots of those early tributes so newer listeners could understand the closeness inside OTF.
• People close to Von recall him as the friend who always looked out for others whether by paying for meals, helping relatives shop or making small gestures that showed he wanted everyone to benefit.⁴⁵

Kanika Dhingra

Kanika Dhingra is a pop culture writer with 5+ years of experience decoding celebrity fame. From hip-hop trailblazers to viral chart-toppers, she delivers smart, stylish profiles that resonate with fans and critics alike.