Chicago drill rapper King Von (born Dayvon Daquan Bennett) died at age 26 on Friday morning (Nov. 6) after he was shot at an Atlanta nightclub, the Atlanta Police Department confirmed to Billboard.
The shootings took place around 3 a.m., when an argument between two groups turned into a fight, Atlanta Police Deputy Chief Timothy Peek told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Bennett arrived at a hospital shortly after the shooting via private vehicle.
The rapper, who grew up on the South side of Chicago, was known for his sing-song style on tracks such as “Crazy Story” and “What It’s Like.” He was also childhood friends with fellow MCs Lil Durk and Chief Keef.
Following the tragic news of his death, the hip-hop community took to social media to mourn the loss of one of its rising stars. See below.
Wow. This year was so tough. rip von God bless him and his family I can’t believe it
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) November 6, 2020
The fuck man
— Sean Don (@BigSean) November 6, 2020
I’ll never be the same I just hope you visit me in all my dreams I just wanna sleep so I can picture us again I just wanna close my eyes & never open then again…. Von I’m gone 💔
— Da Doll. (@AsianDaBrattt) November 6, 2020
My heart is gone I’m just a empty soul in a human body I rather die then to feel this pain I CANT TAKE IT IM NOT STRONG ENOUGH VON
— Da Doll. (@AsianDaBrattt) November 6, 2020
RIP KING VON
— stealth level boat (@lilyachty) November 6, 2020
RIP🙏🏾@KingVonFrmdaWic
— Desiigner (@LifeOfDesiigner) November 6, 2020
Rest in Paradise King Von 🕊🕊🙏🏽
— Cordae’ (@cordae) November 6, 2020
DAMN. JUS TAP’D IN WIT YOU GANGSTA
R I P KING VON ❤️— 4HUNNID (@YG) November 6, 2020
RIP King Von
— REASON TDE (@reasonTDE) November 6, 2020
No not Cuzo! 💔
— 🖤 (@147Calboy) November 6, 2020
RIP KING VON
— A$AP MOB (@ASAPMOB) November 6, 2020
