“It makes me feel like he’s right here with me,”
She recently shared her words, striking a chord with fans across the U.S. This tender ritual, filled with love and loss, captures the enduring bond between a daughter and her father, whose voice continues to resonate in the hip-hop world long after his tragic passing.
King Von, born Dayvon Daquan Bennett in 1994, wasn’t just a rapper but a storyteller who painted vivid pictures of Chicago’s streets. Bursting onto the scene in 2018 under Lil Durk’s Only the Family label, Von’s breakout hit “Crazy Story” hit #81 on the Billboard Hot 100, earning triple platinum status with its gritty, cinematic flow. His 2020 album Welcome to O’Block climbed to #5 on the Billboard 200, a testament to his raw talent.
Even after his death, albums like What It Means to Be King (2022) and Grandson (2023) kept his legacy blazing, peaking at #2 and #14 on the charts. Fans can still connect with his world through kingvonofficial.com, where his music and merch live on.
But Von’s life was as complex as his lyrics. Linked to the Black Disciples, he operated in an era where feuds often became fatal. His feud with FBG Duck, fueled by dissing tracks such as the 2019 “Exposing Me” remix, ended in real-world tragedy. FBG Duck’s 2024 lawsuit alleges Von was involved in the 2020 murder of Duck, a fresh grievance for Chicago’s rap scene. His conflict with Quando Rondo was even more fatal, culminating in the 2020 Atlanta shootout that took Von’s life at 26.
That fateful night of November 6, 2020, outside the Monaco Hookah Lounge, remains a scar on the hearts of fans. The altercation with Quando Rondo’s crew turned deadly, and Von didn’t make it. Charges against suspect Timothy “Lul Timm” Leeks were dropped in 2023, citing Georgia’s stand-your-ground law, leaving fans with more questions than closure. The pain resurfaced in October 2024 when five of Von’s associates were charged in a murder-for-hire plot targeting Quando Rondo, a retaliation that led to the death of Rondo’s cousin in 2022. Lil Durk, Von’s mentor and brother-in-arms, was also arrested in connection, shaking the hip-hop world once more.
Yet, King Von’s spirit burns bright. Critics hailed him as a drill poet, his verses shaped by icons like Lil Wayne and G Herbo. With over 300 unreleased tracks, as his manager shared in 2021, Von’s voice still has stories to tell. His influence lives on, not just in charts but in the heart of his daughter True, who dreams of rapping like her dad. One of Von’s three children, alongside son DayVon Jr. and another daughter, True finds solace in his music. Recently, DayVon Jr.’s mother, Queen Kema, pulled him from football over coaching drama, a reminder of the family’s ongoing struggles in the spotlight.
For the hip-hop community, King Von was more than a rapper; he was a voice for the streets, a dreamer cut down too soon. True’s nightly ritual of playing her father’s tracks to feel him near echoes the love fans still hold for him.
