{"id":583,"date":"2025-09-14T21:18:30","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T21:18:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/?p=583"},"modified":"2025-09-14T21:18:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-14T21:18:32","slug":"king-von-height","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/king-von-height\/","title":{"rendered":"King Von Height, Age, Biography, Career, and Death Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Dayvon Daquan Bennett<\/strong>, known professionally as <strong>King Von<\/strong>, was a Chicago drill rapper who gained fame for his storytelling abilities before his death at age 26. Born on August 9, 1994, in <strong>Parkway Gardens<\/strong> (locally called <strong>O&#8217;Block<\/strong>), Von transformed his <strong>South Side Chicago<\/strong> experiences into compelling musical narratives. His brief but impactful career produced hit songs like &#8220;<strong>Crazy Story<\/strong>&#8221; and &#8220;<strong>Took Her to the O<\/strong>&#8221; before his tragic death in Atlanta on November 6, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 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href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/king-von-height\/#King_Von_Biography_and_Early_Life\" >King Von Biography and Early Life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/king-von-height\/#Legal_History\" >Legal History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/king-von-height\/#King_Von_Musical_Career_Development\" >King Von Musical Career Development<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/king-von-height\/#Career_Launch_2017-2018\" >Career Launch (2017-2018)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/king-von-height\/#Breakthrough_Success_2018-2019\" >Breakthrough Success (2018-2019)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/king-von-height\/#Commercial_Peak_2020\" >Commercial Peak (2020)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/king-von-height\/#Artistic_Style_and_Influences\" >Artistic Style and Influences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/king-von-height\/#Personal_Life\" >Personal Life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/king-von-height\/#King_Von_Physical_Characteristics\" >King Von Physical Characteristics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/king-von-height\/#Death_and_Circumstances\" >Death and Circumstances<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/king-von-height\/#Posthumous_Legacy\" >Posthumous Legacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/king-von-height\/#Cultural_Impact\" >Cultural Impact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/king-von-height\/#King_Von_Net_Worth_and_Financial_Success\" >King Von Net Worth and Financial Success<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/king-von-height\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/king-von-height\/#FAQs_ABout_King_Von\" >FAQ\u2019s ABout King Von<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/king-von-height\/#Q_How_tall_was_King_Von\" >Q: How tall was King Von?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/king-von-height\/#Q_What_was_King_Vons_real_name\" >Q: What was King Von&#8217;s real name?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/king-von-height\/#Q_When_and_where_was_King_Von_born\" >Q: When and where was King Von born?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/king-von-height\/#Q_What_was_King_Vons_biggest_hit_song\" >Q: What was King Von&#8217;s biggest hit song?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/king-von-height\/#Q_How_did_King_Von_die\" >Q: How did King Von die?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/king-von-height\/#Q_What_record_label_was_King_Von_signed_to\" >Q: What record label was King Von signed to?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/king-von-height\/#Q_Did_King_Von_have_any_children\" >Q: Did King Von have any children?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/king-von-height\/#Q_What_was_King_Vons_net_worth\" >Q: What was King Von&#8217;s net worth?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"King_Von_BioWiki\"><\/span><strong>King Von Bio\/Wiki<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Facts<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Real Name<\/strong><\/td><td>Dayvon Daquan Bennett<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Stage Name<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/King_Von\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">King Von<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Birth Date<\/strong><\/td><td>August 9, 1994<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Death Date<\/strong><\/td><td>November 6, 2020<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Age at Death<\/strong><\/td><td>26 years old<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Height<\/strong><\/td><td>5&#8217;11&#8221; (180 cm)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Birthplace<\/strong><\/td><td>Chicago, Illinois<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Neighborhood<\/strong><\/td><td>O&#8217;Block (Parkway Gardens)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Record Label<\/strong><\/td><td>Only the Family (OTF)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Genre<\/strong><\/td><td>Chicago drill, Hip-hop<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"King_Von_Biography_and_Early_Life\"><\/span><strong>King Von Biography and Early Life<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>King Von<\/strong> grew up in the <strong>Greater Grand Crossing<\/strong> community area of Chicago&#8217;s South Side. His mother <strong>Taesha<\/strong> raised him primarily alone, as his father <strong>Walter E. Bennett<\/strong> faced frequent incarcerations. When Von was 11 years old, his father was killed by an unknown gunman, creating lasting trauma that later influenced his music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Parkway Gardens<\/strong> housing complex exposed Von to <strong>gang violence<\/strong> and <strong>systemic poverty<\/strong> from an early age. He lived with six half-siblings from his father&#8217;s side and three siblings from his mother, creating a large family that struggled with economic hardship. Despite these challenges, Von showed academic potential and earned his GED while in <strong>juvenile detention<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_History\"><\/span><strong>Legal History<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Von&#8217;s teenage years included serious legal troubles that nearly derailed his future. In January 2011, at age 16, he faced <strong>armed robbery charges<\/strong> and was sentenced to <strong>juvenile detention<\/strong>. This experience helped him earn his GED while incarcerated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most serious legal challenge came in July 2014 when Von faced <strong>first-degree murder charges<\/strong> and two counts of <strong>attempted murder charges <\/strong>according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/chicago\/news\/second-man-charged-with-may-shooting-that-killed-man-wounded-two-others\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">CBS News<\/a>. Von spent over three years in <strong>Cook County jail<\/strong> awaiting trial, during which he developed his storytelling abilities through extensive reading. In December 2017, Von was acquitted when witnesses failed to testify in the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This legal victory marked a turning point in his life, as childhood friend <strong>Lil Durk<\/strong> approached him about pursuing music professionally. The jail experience had given Von time to reflect and develop the narrative skills that would later make him famous in <strong>Chicago drill music<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You also like it: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/druski-height\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Druski Height, Age, Career, and Complete Biography 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"King_Von_Musical_Career_Development\"><\/span><strong>King Von Musical Career Development<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/king-von-musical-career-development.jpg\" alt=\"King Von Musical Career Development\" class=\"wp-image-602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/king-von-musical-career-development.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/king-von-musical-career-development-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/king-von-musical-career-development-768x404.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chicago drill music artist King Von during an event. Image Source: Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Career_Launch_2017-2018\"><\/span><strong>Career Launch (2017-2018)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Following his release, Von connected with <strong>Lil Durk<\/strong>, who recognized his storytelling talent. <strong>Durk<\/strong> signed Von to his <strong>Only the Family (OTF)<\/strong> label in 2018, providing the platform for his musical debut. Von&#8217;s first official release was &#8220;<strong>Beat Dat Body<\/strong>&#8221; featuring <strong>THF Zoo<\/strong> on June 17, 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The foundation during this period included working with producer <strong>Chopsquad DJ<\/strong>, who became a key collaborator. Von&#8217;s approach differed from typical drill artists by focusing on detailed storytelling rather than just aggressive delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breakthrough_Success_2018-2019\"><\/span><strong>Breakthrough Success (2018-2019)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>December 2018 marked Von&#8217;s breakthrough with &#8220;<strong>Crazy Story<\/strong>,&#8221; which reached number 81 on the <strong>Billboard Hot 100<\/strong>. The track showcased his ability to craft cinematic narratives about street life with remarkable detail and authenticity. The success led to two sequels: &#8220;<strong>Crazy Story 2.0<\/strong>&#8221; featuring <strong>Lil Durk<\/strong> peaked at number four on the <strong>Bubbling Under Hot 100<\/strong> chart in May 2019 as reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/pro\/king-von-charts-hot-100-first-time-death\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Billboard<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Von&#8217;s debut mixtape &#8220;<strong>Grandson, Vol. 1<\/strong>&#8221; released on September 19, 2019, debuted at number 75 on the <strong>Billboard 200<\/strong> and peaked at number 53. The 13-track project featured collaborations with <strong>Lil Durk<\/strong> and Booka600.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Commercial_Peak_2020\"><\/span><strong>Commercial Peak (2020)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The year 2020 marked Von&#8217;s transition to mainstream success with his second mixtape &#8220;<strong>Levon James<\/strong>.&#8221; Released on March 6, 2020, the project debuted at number 63 on the <strong>Billboard 200<\/strong> and peaked at number 40. The 16-track mixtape featured collaborations with <strong>G Herbo<\/strong>, <strong>Tee Grizzley<\/strong>, <strong>YNW Melly<\/strong>, and <strong>NLE Choppa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/artist\/king-von\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Billboard Hot 100<\/a>, &#8220;<strong>Took Her to the O<\/strong>&#8221; became Von&#8217;s biggest commercial success, earning <strong>RIAA triple platinum<\/strong> certification. Von&#8217;s debut studio album &#8220;<strong>Welcome to O&#8217;Block<\/strong>&#8221; released on October 30, 2020, just one week before his death. The album debuted at number 5 on the <strong>Billboard 200<\/strong> and earned platinum certification, featuring collaborations with <strong>Polo G<\/strong> on &#8220;<strong>The Code<\/strong>,&#8221; <strong>Moneybagg Yo<\/strong>, and <strong>Dreezy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Artistic_Style_and_Influences\"><\/span><strong>Artistic Style and Influences<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Von&#8217;s primary strength lay in his storytelling mastery, which distinguished him from other <strong>Chicago drill<\/strong> artists. According to <strong>Complex<\/strong>&#8216;s <strong>Mark Braboy<\/strong>, Von was described as &#8220;a thoughtful, skillful lyricist who surpassed other Chicago drill artists in the ferocity and resonance of his delivery&#8221; (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.complex.com\/music\/a\/mbraboy17\/king-von-remembered-obituary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Complex, 2020<\/a>). <strong>NPR<\/strong>&#8216;s <strong>Will Schube<\/strong> noted Von&#8217;s &#8220;ability to craft vivid narratives that balance <strong>nihilism<\/strong>, <strong>humor<\/strong>, and <strong>empathy<\/strong>&#8221; (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2020\/11\/06\/932178314\/king-von-emerging-chicago-rapper-dead-at-26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">NPR, 2020<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His literary influences shaped his abilities during incarceration periods. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xxlmag.com\/king-von-interview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">In interviews, Von cited<\/a> authors like <strong>Sister Souljah<\/strong>, <strong>JaQuavis Coleman<\/strong>, and <strong>Ashley Antoinette<\/strong> as influences, particularly enjoying &#8220;<strong>The Cartel series<\/strong>&#8221; and &#8220;<strong>The Ultimate Sacrifice<\/strong>&#8221; by <strong>Anthony Fields<\/strong>. He also mentioned reading the &#8220;<strong>Twilight series<\/strong>,&#8221; demonstrating broad literary consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Von&#8217;s musical influences included <strong>Lil Wayne<\/strong>, <strong>Gucci Mane<\/strong>, and <strong>Waka Flocka Flame<\/strong> from his teenage listening, plus Chicago legends <strong>Twista<\/strong> and <strong>Kanye West <\/strong>as confirmed in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xxlmag.com\/king-von-interview-the-break\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">XXL Mag Interview<\/a>. Local influences included <strong>G Herbo<\/strong>, <strong>Lil Bibby<\/strong>, and mentor <strong>Lil Durk<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personal_Life\"><\/span><strong>Personal Life<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Von maintained an on-and-off relationship with Texas rapper <strong>Asian Doll<\/strong>, though they were reportedly separated at the time of his death as reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.complex.com\/music\/a\/fnr-tigg\/asian-doll-rumors-king-con-cheating\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Complex 2021<\/a>. He was father to three children\u2014one son and two daughters\u2014and frequently expressed his dedication to family in interviews and social media posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His connection to <strong>O&#8217;Block<\/strong> remained strong throughout his career despite achieving financial success. Von was known for his generosity toward neighborhood residents, often distributing money and resources within the community. Von&#8217;s <strong>hip-hop fashion<\/strong> sense included high-end streetwear and distinctive jewelry, particularly his signature &#8220;<strong>O&#8217;Block chain<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"King_Von_Physical_Characteristics\"><\/span><strong>King Von Physical Characteristics<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/king-von-physical-characteristics.jpg\" alt=\"King Von Physical Characteristics\" class=\"wp-image-603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/king-von-physical-characteristics.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/king-von-physical-characteristics-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/king-von-physical-characteristics-768x404.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo of late hip-hop star King Von.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>King Von<\/strong> stood <strong>5&#8217;11&#8221;<\/strong> (180 cm) tall according to official police records from his arrests. Some sources have reported varying heights, but booking records consistently list him at this measurement. His height contributed to his commanding stage presence and charismatic personality that made him appear larger than life to fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His physical appearance reflected his Chicago upbringing and street credibility. Von&#8217;s fashion choices often featured expensive jewelry and designer clothing, which became signatures of his public image and influenced trends within the drill music scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read Also:<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/ivan-cornejo-height\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Ivan Cornejo Height, Age, Net Worth and Complete Biography 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Death_and_Circumstances\"><\/span><strong>Death and Circumstances<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On November 6, 2020, Von was involved in a fatal altercation outside the <strong>Monaco Hookah Lounge<\/strong> in <strong>Atlanta, Georgia<\/strong>. The dispute began around 2:15 a.m. between Von&#8217;s crew and associates of rapper <strong>Quando Rondo<\/strong>, quickly escalating into gunfire. Von was shot multiple times and transported to a hospital in critical condition, where he died later that day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The<a href=\"https:\/\/gbi.georgia.gov\/press-releases\/2020-11-09\/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-atlanta-ga-update\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> <strong>Georgia Bureau of Investigation<\/strong> reported<\/a> that two people were killed and six wounded in the incident. <strong>Timothy &#8220;Lul Timm&#8221; Leeks<\/strong>, a 22-year-old rapper affiliated with <strong>Quando Rondo<\/strong>, was initially charged with Von&#8217;s murder. The charges were later dropped in August 2023 under <strong>Georgia&#8217;s &#8220;stand-your-ground&#8221; law<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Von was buried at <strong>Burr Oak Cemetery<\/strong> in <strong>Alsip, Cook County, Illinois<\/strong>, on November 14, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Posthumous_Legacy\"><\/span><strong>Posthumous Legacy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Von&#8217;s team announced they had over 300 unreleased songs at the time of his death. His first <strong>posthumous album<\/strong> &#8220;<strong>What It Means to Be King<\/strong>&#8221; was released on March 4, 2022, featuring collaborations with <strong>21 Savage<\/strong>, <strong>G Herbo<\/strong>, and <strong>Fivio Foreign<\/strong>. The album debuted at number 2 on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/pro\/king-von-what-means-number-1-rb-hip-hop-albums-chart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Billboard 200<\/strong><\/a>, earning 59,000 album-equivalent units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A second posthumous album, &#8220;<strong>Grandson<\/strong>,&#8221; was released on July 14, 2023, reaching number 14 on the <strong>Billboard 200<\/strong>. Von was included in the In Memoriam montage during the <strong>64th Annual Grammy Awards<\/strong>, recognizing his contribution to music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_Impact\"><\/span><strong>Cultural Impact<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Von&#8217;s influence on <strong>Chicago drill music<\/strong> extended beyond commercial success to elevating storytelling standards within the genre. He inspired a new generation of drill rappers to focus on narrative complexity rather than just aggressive delivery. According to <strong>Pitchfork<\/strong>, Von demonstrated an &#8220;ability to tell a coherent story as its narrator with associated dialogue insertion in his verses&#8221; (Pitchfork, 2020).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rapper&#8217;s <strong>575 million streams<\/strong> by the time of his death demonstrated significant commercial appeal across diverse demographics. His authentic representation of <strong>street life in rap music<\/strong> resonated with listeners who appreciated genuine storytelling. Von&#8217;s success helped legitimize Chicago drill as a commercially viable genre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"King_Von_Net_Worth_and_Financial_Success\"><\/span><strong>King Von Net Worth and Financial Success<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/king-von-net-worth-and-financial-success.jpg\" alt=\"King Von Net Worth and Financial Success\" class=\"wp-image-604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/king-von-net-worth-and-financial-success.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/king-von-net-worth-and-financial-success-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/king-von-net-worth-and-financial-success-768x404.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">King Von wears a white hoodie beside his car. Source: Instagram profile of King Von<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.celebritynetworth.com\/richest-celebrities\/richest-rappers\/king-von-net-worth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Celebrity Networth<\/a> estimated Von&#8217;s <strong>net worth<\/strong> at the time of his death between <strong>$400,000 and $750,000<\/strong>. His income streams included music sales, streaming royalties, live performances, and merchandise sales. Von&#8217;s commercial success included multiple <strong>RIAA<\/strong> certifications, with &#8220;<strong>Took Her to the O<\/strong>&#8221; achieving triple platinum status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His financial generosity toward his <strong>O&#8217;Block<\/strong> community was well-documented, with Von frequently distributing money to neighborhood residents. The rapper&#8217;s estate continues managing his catalog and ensuring his family benefits from his artistic legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>King Von<\/strong> transformed his challenging <strong>Chicago<\/strong> upbringing into compelling musical narratives that resonated with millions of listeners worldwide. His brief but impactful career demonstrated the power of authentic storytelling in hip-hop and elevated the artistic standards of <strong>drill music<\/strong>. From <strong>O&#8217;Block<\/strong> teenager to chart-topping artist, Von&#8217;s journey represents both the possibilities and perils of turning lived experience into art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His legacy continues through posthumous releases and the artists he influenced to prioritize narrative complexity in their music. While his life was tragically cut short, Von&#8217;s artistic vision continues resonating with audiences and ensuring his place as a pivotal figure in drill music&#8217;s evolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/luh-tyler-height\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luh Tyler Height, Age, Net Worth &amp; Biography 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_ABout_King_Von\"><\/span><strong>FAQ\u2019s ABout King Von<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_tall_was_King_Von\"><\/span>Q: How tall was King Von?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Von stood 5&#8217;11&#8221; (180 cm) tall according to official police booking records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_was_King_Vons_real_name\"><\/span>Q: What was King Von&#8217;s real name?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>His birth name was <strong>Dayvon Daquan Bennett<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_When_and_where_was_King_Von_born\"><\/span>Q: When and where was King Von born?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>He was born on August 9, 1994, in <strong>Parkway Gardens<\/strong> (<strong>O&#8217;Block<\/strong>), Chicago, Illinois.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_was_King_Vons_biggest_hit_song\"><\/span>Q: What was King Von&#8217;s biggest hit song?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<strong>Took Her to the O<\/strong>&#8221; was his most successful single, earning <strong>RIAA triple platinum<\/strong> certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_did_King_Von_die\"><\/span>Q: How did King Von die?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>He was shot and killed during an altercation outside the <strong>Monaco Hookah Lounge<\/strong> in Atlanta on November 6, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_record_label_was_King_Von_signed_to\"><\/span>Q: What record label was King Von signed to?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>He was signed to <strong>Lil Durk<\/strong>&#8216;s <strong>Only the Family (OTF)<\/strong> label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Did_King_Von_have_any_children\"><\/span>Q: Did King Von have any children?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, he had three children\u2014one son and two daughters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_was_King_Vons_net_worth\"><\/span>Q: What was King Von&#8217;s net worth?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Estimates place his net worth between $400,000-$750,000 at the time of his death, though exact figures remain unverified.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dayvon Daquan Bennett, known professionally as King Von, was a Chicago drill rapper who gained fame for his storytelling abilities<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":601,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-583","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-biographies","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33","resize-featured-image"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/583","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=583"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/583\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":605,"href":"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/583\/revisions\/605"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/601"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=583"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=583"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=583"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}