King Von

King Von, born Dayvon Daquan Bennett, was a prominent Chicago rapper known for his association with the Only the Family (OTF) record label. His career was cut short when he was fatally shot in November 2020. Recently, King Von has been in the news due to his death being cited as a motive in a murder-for-hire trial involving fellow Chicago rapper Lil Durk (Durk Banks). Prosecutors alleged that Lil Durk orchestrated a plot to kill Atlanta rapper Tayquian Bowman in retaliation for King Von's death. The trial, which concluded with Lil Durk's acquittal on all charges, brought King Von's legacy and the circumstances surrounding his demise back into public discussion. Although deceased, King Von remains a significant figure in Chicago's drill music scene, and his name continues to be relevant in ongoing narratives within the rap community.