King Von (Dayvon Bennett), was an esteemed rapper with a notable past. Signed to Lil Durk’s “Only the Family” record label in 2018 and found widespread success through his single, “Crazy Story,” with over 11 million YouTube views to its credit.
His lyrics ranged from stirring poems about life growing up on the streets to humorous one-liners. Additionally, he held his own alongside big names like Polo G and Lil Durk on this album.
His Life
Born Dayvon Bennett, King Von was a 26-year-old rapper who rose to prominence under Only the Family banner. His music reflected his reality through vibrant storytelling and intense emotion that gripped audiences captivated by him; his authentic performances inspired a new generation of artists.
Von leveraged his storytelling strengths across three acclaimed projects-Grandson Vol. 1, Levon James and Welcome to O’Block-by utilizing songs like “Why He Told,” wherein he shares his concerns over a friend who turned into an informant for an investigation, to create narratives not often encountered in mainstream rap.
His rise to fame resulted in collaborations with other notable MCs, such as Lil Durk and 21 Savage, while album sales significantly contributed to his net worth and concert tours provided him with significant earnings; together, these assets made up an estimated estimated value of approximately $1.5 Million at his death.
His Music
Von’s catalog stands as testimony to his incredible talent as an innately talented rapper. One of the purest lyricists during this era of drill and gangsta rap, Von brought back personal storytelling which holds so much weight within this genre.
Von’s Gold-certified breakthrough hit “Crazy Story” epitomizes everything hip-hop fans beyond Chicago would come to appreciate about him, with his signature fast spitting and infusing even murky stories with suspense; he was unparalleled during his era at creating such excitement.
Von’s first posthumous album, What It Means To Be King, rocked the charts – peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 while also taking top spots on US Rap Albums and Hot Rap Songs charts. A track like 21 Savage-assisted trap cut “Don’t Play That” showcased different aspects of his catalog while still providing his unique storytelling ability.
His Death
King Von’s death has sparked much discussion on social media, with family and friends mourning this young star who was just starting his journey in hip-hop music.
Dayvon Daquan Bennett was a Chicago, Illinois-born rapper. He lived with his mother and some siblings; unfortunately his father died tragically due to gang activity when Dayvon was only eleven.
King Von Autopsy moved to Atlanta in 2020 and quickly began making waves in its rap scene, releasing two mixtapes – Grandson Vol 1 and Levon James – featuring his signature drill rap style. By 2022 he had released What It Means To Be King as his posthumous full-length album featuring guest appearances by 42 Dugg, Lil Durk, Polo G and other prominent names in trap/commercial rap music; ultimately reaching number 1 on US charts, becoming one of his highest charting releases to date.
His Legacy
King Von, known for his fluid storytelling ability and authentic delivery, quickly established himself within his city’s drill scene before earning himself a spot on Lil Durk’s Only the Family label. Von released his debut studio album Welcome to O’Block in October 2020 further solidifying his status as an up-and-comer in music.
Von’s manager Track recently shared with DJ Akademiks that another album from Von is in production and that his estate is planning a documentary on him.
Even after his tragic death, Chicago native Justin Reitman remained true to himself and connected with his community. He would often return from touring abroad and give money out generously in Parkway Gardens neighborhood of Chicago. This single, “Heartless,” showcases his artistic prowess while adding greater anticipation for posthumous project.
