Dayvon Daquan Bennett, known professionally as King Von, was an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois. He was signed to Lil Durk's record label Only the Family and Empire Distribution.
King Von, whose real name was Dayvon Daquan Bennett, was born on August 9, 1994, in Chicago, Illinois. As a Leo, he was known for his charismatic personality and his ability to command attention. He grew up in Parkway Gardens, a housing project in Chicago, and was raised by his mother, grandmother, and aunts.
During his childhood and adolescence, King Von was involved in gang activity and street violence. He dropped out of high school in his sophomore year and turned to a life of crime, which eventually led to his incarceration. However, while he was in prison, he discovered his talent for rapping and began to pursue a career in music.
King Von's music career began to take off in 2018, when he released his debut single, "Crazy Story." The song became a viral hit, and he quickly gained a following on social media. He went on to release several successful mixtapes, including "Grandson, Vol. 1" and "Levon James."
King Von was best known for his gritty storytelling and his ability to capture the realities of street life in his lyrics. He often rapped about his experiences with violence and poverty, and his music resonated with fans who had similar backgrounds. He collaborated with several other popular rappers, including Lil Durk and Polo G.
In terms of relationships, King Von was known to have been in a long-term relationship with fellow rapper Asian Doll. However, they reportedly broke up shortly before his death. He also had two children, one son and one daughter.
King Von was tragically killed in a shooting outside a nightclub in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 6, 2020. His death was a shock to the music community, and many fans mourned the loss of a talented artist who had so much potential. Despite his short career, King Von left a lasting impact on the world of hip-hop, and his music continues to inspire fans around the world. At the time of his death, his net worth was estimated to be around $750k.
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1994</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">King Von is Born</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">On December 6, 1994, King Von was born in Chicago, Illinois.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2014</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Releases First Music Video</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Releases his first music video on YouTube titled “Crazy Story”.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2017</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Signs to Only the Family Records</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Signs to local Chicago record label Only The Family Records.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2018</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">First Project is Released</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Releases his first project Grandson, Vol. 1 and it quickly becomes a success.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2019</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Album Levon James is Released</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Releases his debut album Levon James and it debuts at number 69 on the Billboard 200.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2020</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Featured on Pop Smoke's Album Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">King Von is featured on Pop Smoke's posthumous album Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">Nov 2020</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Tragically Passes Away</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Tragically passes away at the age of 26 due to a shooting in Atlanta, Georgia.</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">A.</span> He's an Inspiring Storyteller</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">King Von is a master storyteller. He has a unique ability to capture the emotions of the people in his music and tell stories that are both entertaining and inspiring. He has a deep understanding of hip hop culture and his lyrics reflect that knowledge.</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">B.</span> He's Fearless</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">King Von is known for his fearless attitude. His music is often filled with brash lyrics and he’s not afraid to go against the grain and make bold statements. His fearlessness inspires many of his fans to take risks and live life without fear.</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">C.</span> He's a Great Performer</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">King Von is a great performer, whether it’s on stage or in the studio. He has an incredible presence when he performs and always puts on an entertaining show. He knows how to captivate his audience and keep them engaged all throughout his sets.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">1.</span> Was a Member of the Black Disciples</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">King Von was a member of the Black Disciples gang from the South Side of Chicago. He often referenced the BD's in his music, and even had the gang's six-point star tattooed on his face.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">2.</span> Signed to Only the Family Label</h3><p id="" class="facts-text"> King Von was signed to Lil Durk's Only The Family label, which was launched in 2016.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">3.</span> Released Two Mixtapes in 2019</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">King Von released two mixtapes in 2019: Grandson, Vol. 1 and Levon James, which peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 200 chart.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">4.</span> Collaborated With Famous Rappers</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">King Von collaborated with famous rappers such as Lil Durk, Chief Keef, G Herbo, and Moneybagg Yo. </p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">5.</span> Toured With 21 Savage</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">In 2019, King Von toured alongside 21 Savage for his I Am > I Was tour.</p></div>