On Friday, November 6th, Chicago rapper King Von was tragically shot and killed during a shootout outside an Atlanta hookah lounge. As reported by WSB-TV, the incident reportedly began as an argument between two groups.
Escalated into a gun battle that left three people dead, including the suspected shooter (22-year-old Timothy Leeks). He is currently being held by police as an accused murderer.
Autopsy photos
King Von’s autopsy photos have gone viral and caused widespread outrage. They show a deceased rapper lying on an autopsy table with visible stitches and body tattoos all over his body.
These images serve as a poignant reminder that life is fragile and even the most beloved person can pass away. At 26 years old, Drake left an enormous void in the hip-hop community.
Unfortunately, his tragic passing occurred too soon for a gifted young rapper and has ignited an important national conversation regarding gun violence in America.
He was tragically shot multiple times during an altercation with rival rapper Quando Rondo outside an Atlanta hookah lounge, leading to his eventual death at a hospital.
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We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of rising Chicago rapper King Von. At 26 years old, he passed away in Atlanta on November 6 after being shot at a nightclub on that same day.
His music has recently gained more recognition due to the success of his mixtapes Took Her To The O and Welcome To O-Block, both of which pay homage to the rough neighborhood where he grew up. Additionally, he collaborated with Lil Durk who helped propel him into the top tier of rap competition.
Rapper Drake has been busy lately, releasing several official music videos in the last few months. One video, “Body Count,” recently reached 800K views on YouTube.
He was a young, gifted artist with an engaging storytelling voice. His thrilling tales had an edge that made them captivating to listen to.
Last year, 21 Savage released What It Means To Be King, his second album since Welcome to O’Block. The project proved incredibly popular among fans with guest appearances from Lil Durk and 21 Savage.
Suspect
Authorities have identified Timothy Leeks, 22, as the suspect in the shooting death of Chicago rapper King Von. Police believe he may be responsible for killing the O’Block emcee.
On November 6th, 26-year-old rapper was shot outside a nightclub in Atlanta after two groups engaged in an altercation. As shots flew back and forth between them, shots were fired.
Surveillance footage captures a fight outside the nightclub, in which it appears that Von was shot before being picked up by a black car that speeds away.
King Von, real name Dayvon Daquan Bennett, had signed to Lil Durk’s OTF or Only The Family label and released his debut studio album Welcome to O-Block on October 30.
In addition to his album, YG had released two mixtapes. He was a rising star in Chicago’s hip hop scene and his friends and fans have been grieving his untimely passing. YG, Cordae and Chance The Rapper have all paid tribute on social media with heartfelt messages.
Cause of death
King Von was a Chicago-bred rapper who rose from the streets to become an up-and-coming star in the drill scene. Tragically, King Von was tragically shot and killed one week after releasing his new album.
According to TMZ, a group of people at Monaco Hookah Lounge in Atlanta got into an altercation that escalated into gunfire. Six people were reported shot, including King Von.
King von appears to have passed away due to a head wound; however, an autopsy has yet to be conducted.
Social media users are outraged after a mortician leaked graphic photos of King Von dead body. These pictures depict the deceased rapper with an open throat and gaping head wound.
King Von’s passing is a tragic loss for the hip-hop community. His family and friends are still grieving his passing, yet they hold out hope that he will live on in the hearts of his fans.
