The legacy of late Chicago drill rapper King Von lives on as his camp announces the upcoming release of his second posthumous album, Grandson: The Album. This highly anticipated project follows his previous posthumous release, “What It Means To Be King.” The release of the album’s second single, “Heartless,” featuring Tee Grizzley, further fuels excitement […]
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King Von’s upcoming posthumous album Grandson (arriving July 14) will be an important moment in the late rapper’s career. Moreover, it will be his second body of work after his passing, and many wonder whether it will stick the landing considering that many releases in this vein can feel exploitative. That being said, if this new track “Heartless” with Tee Grizzley is anything to go by, fans should expect to be satisfied. This is the kind of track that Von perfected during his career, with the right balance of aggression, darkness, but also sorrow. While the bars here may paint a harsh picture of the streets, the instrumental gives it a somber tone that puts it all into context.
Furthermore, high-pitched keys and atmospheric pads lead the melody and harmony on “Heartless.” It almost sounds nostalgic, but the hard trap drums ground the track in its violent subject matter. In addition, there are some buried choir vocals that make the beat feel more eerie, despite the fact that they’re quite subtle in the mix. Like much of King Von’s catalog, this track has a haunting feel that contrasts well with his bars. Not only does he speak on the harshness of his upbringing, but his present attitude on the track says more about it than any anecdote ever could.
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Meanwhile, Tee Grizzley comes through with a quick, short, but effective verse that matches the Chicago MC with ease. Also, he makes a bit more of an effort to switch up his flow at a certain point, even if he doesn’t divert from its core. Overall, it may be a standard Von song at the end of the day, but it’s yet another one where his talents shine through. If you haven’t heard “Heartless” yet, check it out on your preferred streaming service and read some notable bars below. As always, come back to HNHH for more on Tee Grizzley, King Von, and more great rap music each week.
Quotable Lyrics
They don’t like us? Tell ’em shake somethin’ (Shake somethin’), I don’t f**k with these n***as, I’m straight on ’em (Straight),
Gas ’em up, we put brakes on ’em (Stop it), shooters at the crib, can’t lay on me (Can’t)
How you gon’ take somethin’? We got a Drac’ on us, don’t make us face one (Baow)
I’m a rare breed, want another me? My n***a, it ain’t one (One of one)
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Grandson will be King Von’s next posthumous release, as his estate recently announced via social media. Moreover, the project is scheduled to release on July 14, and the cover art features a black and white picture of the rapper’s son wearing a fitted hat and OTF and O’Block chains. While this is obviously very exciting news for fans, it’s also something that made them cautious and skeptical. After all, other posthumous releases are bloated, disrespectful, or poorly put together in fans’ eyes. As such, the comments section under the announcement split fans into optimistic excitement and wary assessment.
Of course, plenty of comments just feature fire and heart emojis, indicating a simple but powerful support of the album and King Von’s musical legacy. “Finally! This gonna slap. We ready,” one fan expressed. “Please don’t give us dry a** features that Von prolly wouldn’t have did ready to hear this tho fasho,” another wrote. If his most recent single “Robberies” is anything to go by, though, this will probably still hold itself to a higher standard of quality. Still, some fans have the worst-case scenario in mind, which has unfortunately affected a lot of deceased artists’ posthumous work.
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“Stop milking this dead mans music and let him rest,” one user commented under the announcement of Grandson. “bro is they doing what i think they doin ……….. A.I genarated,” another feared, although that’s purely speculation. “Don’t f**k this album up gang,” another replied bluntly. Even though these doubts exist for fans, there’s also just as many people ready to support his estate and to celebrate what could’ve been of King Von’s career. Perhaps it will end up being one of the more acclaimed hip-hop albums of the year, and even the fans who are naysayers hope that’s the case.
Meanwhile, the Chicago MC continues to inspire stories around his life, struggles, and lasting impact as an artist. Many who blasted a recent documentary about his criminal life dedicate themselves to preserving his memory in more positive ways. Von’s estate knows the pressure, and hopefully (and probably) won’t taint his catalog for a quick buck. For more news and the latest updates on King Von, check back in with HNHH.
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While people continue to speak on the legal issues that King Von was wrapped up in before his tragic passing, his musical legacy speaks louder than any headline could. With more new music presumably on the way, we have a new posthumous single from the Chicago MC with “Robberies.” Moreover, the track once again proves how talented and vivid of a storyteller he is in his tracks about street life and hardships. Of course, the beat here doesn’t slouch, and turns the narrative into a banging and engaging song that locks listeners in to his bars. Overall, this is an exciting look at the future of his musical output, which hopefully is treated with respect, consideration, and his family’s wishes in mind.
To start with the instrumental (courtesy of ATL Jacob), menacing and high-pitched strings form an intoxicating triplet pattern to lead the melody on “Robberies.” By the time the drums kick in, the track already entranced you, and King Von’s voice rings through in the production in a way that makes the drums hit even harder. Sure, it’s not the most progressive or evolutionary instrumental, but extra bells and whistles could’ve easily dampened the narrative at hand. As such, it’s exactly the kind of beat that the What It Means To Be King rhymer floats on with ease, and that compliments the rough yet delicate nature of his bars.
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Lyrically, he focuses on having to resort to robbery to make a buck for himself amid an eviction notice. With that in mind, he represents the struggle behind his criminal activity in a way that paints it as a means to an end and not a particularly enjoyable or desired experience. Also, King Von’s verse goes from robbing somebody to that person eventually running up on him, making for a clean and satisfying circular narrative despite its dark content. Still, let us know how you felt about “Robberies” in the comments or find it on your preferred streaming service if you haven’t checked it out already. In addition, peep some standout bars below and return to HNHH for the latest great releases in hip-hop.
Quotable Lyrics
I gotta go, don’t be wastin’ my time in here (Uh-uh)
I grab the bag out the back, it was full of the pack of that finest ex*tic, man
Then I let him go and got back on the road (Uh-huh)
Heard him whisper, “Boy, I’m gonna find your a**” (Man, what?)
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Late rappers XXXTentacion and King Von are set to receive posthumous releases, allowing their music to continue reaching fans even after their untimely deaths. XXXTentacion’s team recently dropped a new song titled “I’m Not Human” featuring Lil Uzi Vert, while King Von’s upcoming single “Robberies” is highly anticipated by his supporters. XXXTentacion’s “I’m Not Human” […]
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Almost three years after his tragic death, King Von’s music continues to preserve his legacy and ring through speakers everywhere. What’s more is that his loved ones, family, and industry peers are always there to support and celebrate it. Moreover, his mother Tasha recently popped out in the club, and a video surfaced of her rapping his now-classic track “Crazy Story” word for word. “But this what happen, I got to the door, I thought I was cappin’,” the song goes.
“I was lacking, ’cause there go the opps, yellin’ out, ‘What’s crackin’?’” Furthermore, she spit bars back to her friends, who were also singing along to the track booming through the venue.
While the Chicago rapper is unfortunately not with us to see what became of his impact, it’s so deep that even its negative assumptions continue to plague his memory. For example, King Von recently faced accusations of snitching on what FBG Butta did involving the murder of Odee Perry. Of course, many fans came to his defense, but also reflected on just how much people speak on him after his passing. “You know your name holds weight when you are still a problem after you die,” one fan shared on social media regarding the allegations.
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Regardless, his loved ones and family continue to uplift and prioritize the positive effects he had on those around him. Even in the smallest of ways, it’s important to remember that the O Block MC was as human as the rest of us. For example, Taesha recently posted some pictures of King Von when he was in high school. Regardless of what circumstances and choices plagued him throughout his entire life, to only consider him as a product of those would be an insult to his memory.
On that note, a controversial documentary on him titled “Rap’s First Serial Killer” drew the ire and interest of many fans. YouTube took it down and reinstated it multiple times, causing many family members and close friends to blast its accusations and the dark image it portrays. Hopefully the future holds more well-rounded and reflective ways to honor the legacy of yet another rapper whose life was cut tragically short. For more updates and the latest news on King Von, check back in with HNHH.
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Even years after his death, King Von continues to remain on the mind of his ops. He’s been linked to no shortage of criminal activity post-mortem, but according to Chicago rapper FBG Butta, the late lyricist once snitched on him regarding the murder of Odee Perry. Obviously, Von is no longer with us to substantiate these claims, however, the alleged killer sounded confident in his story when telling it online last week.
“He and his brothers told me for slappin’ they homie,” Butta yelled during an Instagram Live argument with two others recently. “Send me the paperwork,” another person in the chat demanded, speaking over the FBG artist as hundreds of comments poured in from enticed viewers. “I don’t speak on that shit, them n*ggas told on me, he continued to rant. “Them n*ggas told told!” Much of what comes after is incomprehensible, but as many social media users are pointing out, Butta may have told on himself with his next statement.
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“They gave me 192 years for killin’ a muthaf*cka and I blamed it on my dead sister,” he proudly declared amid the chaos. Now that footage from the live is circulating online, reactions continue to pour in. “This n*gga just told on himself 
,” one person wrote on @nojumper’s post. “Is it REALLY snitching if you lie on the opps tho?… 
,” another user asked. Elsewhere, someone praised Von for his ability to stay under people’s skins posthumously. “You know your name holds weight when you are still a problem after you die 
,” they praised the embattled artist.
Born Dayvon Daquan Bennett, the “Crazy Story” hitmaker lost his life at age 26 in Atlanta during a November 2020 shooting. He left behind three children, former lovers, and plenty of friends and fans. The altercation resulting in his demise was with members of Quando Rondo’s crew, and ultimately saw one more death as well as injuries sustained by six others. Do you believe FBG Butta’s snitching allegations about King Von? Let us know in the comments, and tap back in later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
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Remember Akademiks saying NBA Youngboy and Lil Durk were calling off their beef? That sounds like cap. Youngboy blasted Akademiks on Instagram over sales numbers while throwing a jab at Durkio in the process.
“This pussy ass nigga Akademiks. Actin’ like I give a fuck about numbers.I just dropped two weeks ago. This pussy ass nigga finna drop. Bitch, I ain’t worried about no numbers.”
– NBA Youngboy
He added a bit more, “All you like to do is get drunk and talk shit. That one gon’ get you fucked up.”
On Twitter, Ak acknowledged the diss and offered some push back:
“Lol I never thought I see the day my homie diss me cuz his sales low. This rap game is the devil lol. Youngboy I forgive u man. We can get them sales up otherwise …… lol. But ok.”
Earlier this week, DJ Akademiks stated the beef between Lil Durk and NBA Youngboy, is officially called off. Ak stated the beef was over while he streamed on Wednesday.
“That beef is squashed,” Ak said. “I’m serious. Durk and YoungBoy don’t have beef no more.”
DJ Akademiks said NBA YoungBoy and Lil Durk has Officially Squashed their Beef
pic.twitter.com/u3DM4SW0uX
— Youngboy Updates
(@YbUpdate) May 4, 2023
Both Durk and Youngboy give moments to say that report is false as you can hear below.
Reporter questions Lil Durk on his beef with NBA Youngboy
pic.twitter.com/Fpgn9sXB2o— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) May 6, 2023
NBA YoungBoy with a message for Lil Durk & Akademiks pic.twitter.com/BsR0XFHJ89
— SAY CHEESE!
(@SaycheeseDGTL) May 9, 2023
Lil Durk seemingly responds to NBA YoungBoy pic.twitter.com/PEp588JX9T
— SAY CHEESE!
The beef between the two date back over the last few years, sparking after the death of King Von.
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The legacy of King Von lives on today and will continue to do so, whether through his musical impact or the testimonies of those closest to him. While that legacy is subject to slander and narratives that displease his loved ones, they are there to defend the late rapper and set stories straight. However, this case is more of a curious story than anything else. Moreover, his friend J Hood recently reflected on some good times with the Chicago MC, particularly when he wanted $50 to buy Hood some clothes. When Von asked close friend Lil Durk, Hood claimed that Durk wouldn’t give a stranger some of his bag.
“I ain’t got no tight money, n***a, my money tight,” Hood remarked about his experience with Smurk and King Von. “You feel me? So Durk walk in, the man got a rack. I’m talking about crazy money. And Von like, ‘Aye bro, let me get fifty dollars. I’m ’bout to go take Hood to the mall to get folk some new clothes and whatnot.’ That n***a whispered- on my life. Real truth. And so, he straight whispered to him, ‘I don’t know that n***a.’ Fifty dollars! That Von said he was gon’ give him back. Not that he was just- n***a, he had a rack, do you hear what I’m saying? He rich, millionaire. Millionaire!”
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Whether you agree with The Voice’s reasoning or not, this was apparently when Von himself was just starting up as an artist. As such, it’s understandable that he would be asking for favors in these cases while displaying the character necessary to keep his word. In addition, it’s even commendable that the “Don’t Play That” rapper would want to treat his friend to some fresh drip. Not everyone has that sense when they feel fame approaching.
Regardless, he went on to develop an illustrious and beloved career that saw a tragic end. In the years since, many dedicated their tales to how he was before the fame and gave more illuminating portraits of his perspective and life. Considering that situation, Durk was surely proud of him for reaching the point to where, if he wanted to buy a friend some clothes, he had the resources to do so on his own. For more updates and the latest news on King Von and his legacy, come back to HNHH.
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DJ Akademiks has revealed one of the most prominent beefs in Hip-Hop, Lil Durk and NBA Youngboy, is officially called off. Ak stated the beef was over while he streamed on Wednesday.
“That beef is squashed,” Ak said. “I’m serious. Durk and YoungBoy don’t have beef no more.”
DJ Akademiks said NBA YoungBoy and Lil Durk has Officially Squashed their Beef
— Youngboy Updates
Durk would like a video of the live stream that was later on Twitter, leading fans of both to believe the war of words is indeed over.
Lil Durk likes a tweet saying his beef with NBA Youngboy has been squashed
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— My Mixtapez (@mymixtapez) May 4, 2023
The beef between the two date back over the last few years, sparking after the death of King Von.
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