King Von

Dayvon Daquan Bennett, known professionally as King Von, was an American rapper and street gangster from Chicago, Illinois, who was affiliated with the Black Disciples gang of Chicago's South Side. He was considered a preeminent figure in the drill genre of music, a subcategory of hip-hop.

King Von's meteoric rise from Chicago's O'Block to drill rap's forefront lasted barely two years, but *Welcome to O'Block* proved he was more than just Lil Durk's protégé—he was a visceral storyteller who made street narratives feel like you were witnessing them firsthand. Signed to Only the Family, Von's unflinching narratives on tracks like "Crazy Story" and his debut album's standout cuts elevated him beyond the drill wave's typical shock value, drawing comparisons to early Chief Keef for his ability to blend authenticity with undeniable charisma. His connection to Durk's expanding OTF empire positioned him as the label's most promising voice, yet his tragic death in November 2020 cut short what could've been one of hip-hop's most significant comeups.