Queen Kema, the mother of late Chicago rapper King Von’s eldest child, is pushing back hard against online critics who accuse her of living off the late rapper’s money. In a recent viral video shared by No Jumper, the U.S. Army captain and entrepreneur delivered a fiery and unapologetic defense of her financial independence — backed by her education, military career, and thriving businesses.
“I wasn’t even going to respond to this comment,” Kema began in the now-trending clip. “But let me just tell y’all something — I’m so sick of y’all running with this narrative. ‘Oh, she’s spending King Von’s money.’ Are y’all slow? Am I not an Army officer? Am I not a captain in the Army?” she said, visibly frustrated. “You could literally Google how much money I make… I’m literally active duty. Are you dumb? I work a job.”
Queen Kema, 30, currently serves as a captain in the U.S. Army, a position that carries a six-figure annual salary. Her career began after she earned a bachelor’s degree in law enforcement and justice administration from Western Illinois University, with a minor in military science.
In addition to her military service, Kema holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, which she completed in December 2024. She chose to walk at her graduation ceremony in 2025, sharing the milestone moment with her six-year-old son, Dayvon Jr.
“I have a master’s in business,” she said in her response video. “I have a bachelor’s degree that I got when I was 21 years old, and I just got a master’s degree in May. Like, how am I living — do y’all think I’m living some wild, crazy, rich lifestyle? I’m just a baddie with a Benz.”
Kema’s success story is rooted in resilience. In 2023, she purchased her four-bedroom, four-bathroom, three-level home — a milestone she celebrated on Instagram with the caption, “From a foster home to owning my own home.”
She credits her faith and perseverance for the achievement, writing that she wanted to “provide stability and security” for her son.
“Y’all see a Black woman doing well for herself and want to immediately give someone else credit for it,” she said in the video. “That irritates me so bad. Stop that, for real.”
Beyond her military service, Queen Kema is the founder and owner of Funhouse Collection LLC, an e-commerce brand selling jewelry, clothing, and accessories. She also works as an assistant paralegal, adding yet another source of income to her already diverse career portfolio.
Her journey hasn’t been without hardship. In June, she was struck by a drunk driver and hospitalized for a week with a broken femur. The injury required surgery and months of rehabilitation — but even during recovery, she managed to maintain straight A’s in her MBA program.
Queen Kema shares her son, Dayvon Bennett Jr., with King Von (born DayVon Bennett), who was tragically killed in a shooting outside an Atlanta nightclub on November 6, 2020. Their son, now six, recently graduated from kindergarten — a milestone Kema proudly shared alongside her academic achievements.
King Von fathered three children — Dayvon Jr., and two younger daughters, True and Demi.
Despite constant public attention surrounding Von’s legacy, Kema emphasizes her independence while ensuring her son understands both of his parents’ legacies.
“Is it unbelievable that a Black woman who’s 30 years old has a nice salary and runs businesses?” she asked rhetorically. “When you turn 30, you’re well into your career. You’re going to be making six-plus figures when you work hard, go to school, and pay your bills on time.”
Kema’s message is ultimately empowering — not just for herself, but for women who face similar skepticism about their success.
“I’m not going to let y’all continue to discredit all my individual hard work,” she said. “Stop that, for real.”
