Who was rapper King Von and who shot him dead in Atlanta? | The Sun
RAPPER King Von was fatally shot on November 6, 2020, in Atlanta.
The Chicago rapper, who was only 26, had collaborated with big name rappers such as Lil' Durk and Pop Smoke before his untimely demise.
Who was rapper King Von?
King Von was born Dayvon Bennett on August 9, 1994.
The promising young rapper from Chicago, released an album titled Welcome To O-Block before his death.
Songs on the album include Armed & Dangerous, GTA, and Demon, along with Problems, War Wit Us, and Crazy Story.
He died on November 6, 2020, at the age of just 26.
His publicist said in a statement to the Sun-Times: “He was a devoted father, a deeply loyal friend, and a man who took care of his people before himself,”
“We are heartbroken for his family, his friends, his team, and his fans. Long live King Von.”
A new documentary was released on the rapper, three years after his death.
It's been criticised for defamation, but claims the rapper killed upwards of 10 people before his death – making him "rap's first serial killer".
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What happened to him?
King Von was killed after a gunfight broke out near an Atlanta nightclub.
A fight between two groups of men outside the Monaco Hookah Lounge in downtown Atlanta escalated to shots being fired, according to TMZ.
King Von died in the shooting along with one other.
DJ Akademiks, who was a close friend of the rapper, shared the news on social media.
He wrote: "Rest in peace, King Von.
"It's with great sadness that I have to confirm that King Von has passed away.
"I spoke with his manager who luckily survived being shot and is currently recovering in the hospital.
"However, Von's manager did confirm that Von was shot and did not make it."
He further claimed: "From my convo with Von manager who survived getting shot, he says it wasn’t the police who killed King Von.
"However, he did say Police did engage in a shoot out with other armed individuals who were there.
"King Von reportedly was unarmed."
Los Angeles Lakers superstar and reigning NBA champion LeBron James mourned King Von’s passing on Twitter, saying he and his sons “rocked with his music and his story”.
Who shot King Von?
In November 2020, Timothy Leeks was charged with the murder of King Von.
The suspect was released on $100,000 bail in March 2021.
Born on September 1, 1998, Leeks is a rapper who goes by the name Lul Tim.
Where is Timothy Leeks now?
It's unknown where Leeks is now.
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In September 2021, Leeks was arrested for 13 separate traffic violations, including reckless driving and fleeing police, according to Savannah Morning News.
Reports in October 2022, claimed he was arrested on drug charges.
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