King Von facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
King Von
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Bennett in 2020
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| Birth name | Dayvon Daquan Bennett |
| Also known as | Von, Grandson |
| Born | August 9, 1994 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | November 6, 2020 (aged 26) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2018–2020 |
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Dayvon Daquan Bennett (born August 9, 1994 – died November 6, 2020), known professionally as King Von, was an American rapper. He was a talented artist who became well-known for his storytelling in his songs. He was signed to Lil Durk's record label, Only the Family, and also worked with Empire Distribution.
In 2020, King Von released some of his most popular songs, including "Took Her To The O" and "Grandson for President." He also released his album "LeVon James" in March 2020. Sadly, King Von passed away on November 6, 2020, in Atlanta, Georgia, at the age of 26.
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Early Life in Chicago
Dayvon Daquan Bennett was born on August 9, 1994, in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up with several siblings and was mainly raised by his mother, Taesha. His father, Walter E. Bennett, passed away when Von was 11 years old. King Von later honored his father in some of his songs, like "Exposing Me."
Music Career Begins
King Von started his music career in 2018. He was signed by fellow rapper Lil Durk to his record label, Only the Family. This was a big step for Von, and it helped him share his music with more people.
On December 6, 2018, King Von released his first big song, "Crazy Story." This song quickly became very popular and helped him gain many fans.
Popular Songs and Albums
King Von continued to release new music that fans loved. In May 2019, he released "Crazy Story 2.0" which featured Lil Durk. This song did very well and even appeared on a national music chart. Later that year, he released "Crazy Story Pt. 3."
On September 19, 2019, King Von released his mixtape called Grandson, Vol. 1. This album included 15 songs and featured Lil Durk on two tracks. It was a success, reaching number 75 on the Billboard 200, which is a major music chart.
In March 2020, King Von released another album, Levon James. This album was also very popular, reaching number 63 on the Billboard 200 chart. It included songs with other famous rappers like NLE Choppa, Tee Grizzley, and G Herbo.
He continued to release new songs throughout 2020, such as "Grandson for President," "Why He Told," and "How It Go." His debut studio album, Welcome to O'Block, was released on October 29, 2020. This album had 16 songs and featured collaborations with artists like Polo G on the song "The Code."
His Legacy in Music
Even after his passing, King Von's music continued to be released and celebrated. On December 24, 2020, Lil Durk released his album The Voice as a tribute to King Von. King Von was even featured on the album cover and on one of the songs called "Still Trappin'."
On March 4, 2022, King Von's team released his first album after his death, titled What It Means to Be King. This showed how much his music meant to his fans and the music world.
Images for kids
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King Von in 2019.
See also
In Spanish: King Von para niños
