Dayvon “King Von” Bennett was reportedly pronounced dead earlier today. The exact details regarding his death are still unclear. At this time, it appears that the Chicago native was involved in an altercation at a lounge in Atlanta. The altercation resulted in gunfire between two groups along with members of Atlanta Police Department. Local police have reported that five people were injured and two were killed
Prior to his untimely death, the Chicago rapper was a rising star on Lil’ Durk’s Only The Family imprint. Known for his storytelling ability, he grew his fan base through records like “Crazy Story” and “Took Her To The O.” This year, he has remained active with projects like Levon James and Welcome To O Block.
His latest project, Welcome To O Block, dropped last Friday. It featured guest verses from Fivio Foreign, Lil’ Durk, Dreezy, Moneybagg Yo and Prince Dre.
As news of his untimely death has spread, many celebrities have taken to Twitter to share their condolences.
“Rest In Peace King Von. We just spoke. This can’t be real,” Davido tweeted.
His close friend and producer, Chop Squad, also went on Instagram Live to confirm his friend’s passing. Lil’ Durk has yet to make a public statement.
An Atlanta police officer explains what took place at the lounge where King Von was shot and ultimately killed. R.I.P. King Von ? pic.twitter.com/NmNEcrmZHK
— TRAP NIGHT?? (@trvpnight) November 6, 2020
