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King Von
Dayvon Daquan Bennett (August 9, 1994 – November 6, 2020), known professionally as King Von, was an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois. He was signed to Lil Durk's record label Only the Family and Empire Distribution. Early life Bennett was born on August 9, 1994, in Chicago, Illinois. He had six half-siblings from his father, Walter E. Bennett, and three siblings from his mother, Taesha. He was raised mostly by his mother, as his father was in and out of his life due to incarcerations. When Von was 11 years old his father was killed by gunfire. Von would later pay tribute to his father in multiple songs, notably in the song "Exposing Me". At age 16, Von went to jail for the first time. In 2014, he was charged with one count of first degree murder and two counts of attempted murder in connection with a shooting where a person named Malcolm Stuckey was killed and two others injured. He was acquitted of all charges. He began focusing on his music career, collaborating w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atlanta
Atlanta ( ) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia, but its territory falls in both Fulton and DeKalb counties. With a population of 498,715 living within the city limits, it is the eighth most populous city in the Southeast and 38th most populous city in the United States according to the 2020 U.S. census. It is the core of the much larger Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to more than 6.1 million people, making it the eighth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Situated among the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains at an elevation of just over above sea level, it features unique topography that includes rolling hills, lush greenery, and the most dense urban tree coverage of any major city in the United States. Atlanta was originally founded as the terminus of a major state-sponsored railroad, but it soon became the convergence point among several rai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Levon James
''Levon James'' is a retail mixtape by American rapper King Von from Chicago. It was released through Only the Family Entertainment/Empire on March 6, 2020. It is a 16-track project in an assortment of drill heavy beats executive produced by Chopsquad DJ and with various others productions from Mike WiLL Made-It, EY3ZLOWBEATZ, Ant Chamberlain, Budda Beats, Blue Nightmare, Dr. Flow, Bruce "Jaggerwerks" Billingy, MVAbeats, Mike Mvjor, JAYSTONBEATS. It has guest appearances from Lil Durk, Booka600, G Herbo, NLE Choppa, Tee Grizzley, YNW Melly, and Yungeen Ace. The project peaked at number 40 on the ''Billboard'' 200. Release and promotion King Von burst on to the scene with a series of viral hits that included his 2018 breakout single "Crazy Story". King Von followed that up with "Crazy Story 2.0" and " Crazy Story, Pt. 3" that were included on his first mixtape '' Grandson, Vol. 1'' which brought in large streaming numbers and resulting on him debuting at Number 53 on the Billbo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Code (song)
"The Code" is a song by American rapper King Von, released on October 30, 2020 with an accompanying music video. It is the sixth single from his debut studio album ''Welcome to O'Block'' (2020) and features vocals from American rapper Polo G. Composition The song features a "sinister piano loop" in its instrumental. Von and Polo rap about sticking to the code of the streets by not being an informant An informant (also called an informer or, as a slang term, a “snitch”) is a person who provides privileged information about a person or organization to an agency. The term is usually used within the law-enforcement world, where informan .... Music video The music video was directed by DrewFilmedIt and Jon Primo. It was released on Von’s YouTube channel on October 30, 2020. In it, the rappers trap their enemies using a computer program and torture them with the help of a "scantily clad assistant." Charts Certifications References 2020 singles 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polo G
Taurus Tremani Bartlett (born January 6, 1999), known professionally as Polo G, is an American rapper. He rose to prominence with his singles "Finer Things (Polo G song), Finer Things" and "Pop Out" (featuring Lil Tjay). His debut album ''Die a Legend'' (2019) peaked at number six on the US Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 and was certified Music recording certification, platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, RIAA. Bartlett's second studio album, ''The Goat (album), The Goat'' (2020), peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200 and charted ten singles on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. His mainstream success continued with his third studio album ''Hall of Fame (Polo G album), Hall of Fame'' (2021), which became Bartlett's first chart topping album and included his first number-one single "Rapstar". Early life Taurus Tremani Bartlett was born in the Old Town, Chicago, Old Town area of Chicago, Illinois, to Taurus Bartlett and Stacia Mac. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hitmaka
Christian J. Ward (born September 9, 1985), professionally known as Hitmaka, is an American record producer and former rapper from Chicago, Illinois. Ward began his career as a rapper under the name Yung Berg, having released his debut album ''Look What You Made Me'' in 2007. In his later career, he has become better known as a high-profile record producer and executive in the music industry. In 2020, he was appointed as the vice president of A&R at Atlantic Records. Initially signed to DMX's Bloodline Records as Iceberg, he ultimately signed to Epic Records. Ward's major-label debut single was "Sexy Lady (Yung Berg song), Sexy Lady", and was released in April 2007, and became the lead single for his debut studio album ''Look What You Made Me'' (2008). As a recording artist he’s known for the singles "Sexy Lady", "Sexy Can I" (with Ray J) and "The Business (Yung Berg song), The Business". Career 2001–2005: Career beginnings In 2001, Ward signed to rapper DMX (rapper), DMX's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wheezy (record Producer)
Wesley Tyler Glass (born October 26, 1992), known professionally as Wheezy, is an American record producer and songwriter. He has worked with artists such as Lil Uzi Vert, Young Thug, Lil Baby, Future (rapper), Future, King Von, 21 Savage, Gunna (rapper), Gunna, Nav (rapper), Nav, Playboi Carti, Bankroll Mafia, Trippie Redd, Juice Wrld, Rich the Kid, Meek Mill, among others. Wheezy has produced many notable songs throughout his career, such as the 2018 songs "Yes Indeed (Lil Baby and Drake song), Yes Indeed" by Lil Baby and Drake (musician), Drake, and "Going Bad" by Meek Mill featuring Drake. Wheezy solely produced all songs from American rapper Gunna (rapper), Gunna's debut extended play, ''Drip or Drown'' (2017). He later served as executive producer alongside American record producer Turbo (record producer), Turbo and American rapper Young Thug for Gunna's debut studio album, ''Drip or Drown 2'' (2019) and his second studio album, ''Wunna (album), Wunna'' (2020), also produ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tay Keith
Tay may refer to: People and languages * Tay (name), including lists of people with the given name, surname and nickname * Tay people, an ethnic group of Vietnam ** Tày language *Atayal language, an Austronesian language spoken in Taiwan (ISO 639-3 code "tay") *TAY (singer), Portuguese singer Tiago Amaral (born 1999) Places * River Tay, a river in Scotland ** Tay Bridge, a railway bridge that collapsed, killing all on board a train ** Loch Tay, a freshwater loch ** Firth of Tay, the estuary into which the Tay flows * Tay, Ontario, Canada, a township * Tay River, Ontario, Canada ** Tay Canal, a part of the river * Tay Sound, Nunavut, Canada * Tay, Iran * Tay, Ardabil, Iran * Lough Tay, a lake in County Wicklow, Ireland * Tay Head, Antarctica **Firth of Tay (Antarctica) * Tayside, a former local government area in Scotland Science and technology * Tay (bot), an AI chatbot released by Microsoft in 2016 * Rolls-Royce RB.44 Tay, a turbojet aircraft engine * Rolls-Royce RB.183 Tay, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Welcome To O'Block
''Welcome to O'Block'' is the debut studio album by American rapper King Von and the only one to be released during his lifetime. It was released on October 30, 2020, through Only the Family and Empire Distribution. ''Welcome to O'Block'' was released just a week before King Von was shot and killed on November 6, 2020, after the official release party of the album. The project features chief production from Chopsquad DJ and other producers including Hitmaka, Tay Keith and Wheezy; and guest appearances from Polo G, Lil Durk, Dreezy, Moneybagg Yo, Fivio Foreign and Prince Dre. ''Welcome to O'Block'' was supported by six singles: "Why He Told", "All These Niggas", " How It Go", " I Am What I Am", "Gleesh Place" and " The Code". The album received great reviews from music critics and was a commercial success. It peaked at number five on the US ''Billboard'' 200. On September 20, 2021, the album was certified gold. Von explained the key difference between his mixtape ''Levon James'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Source
''The Source'' is an American hip hop and entertainment website, and a magazine that publishes annually or . It is the world's longest-running rap periodical, being founded as a newsletter in 1988 by Jonathan Shecter. David Mays was the magazine's co-founder. ''The Source''s Five-Mic albums The Record Report is a section in the publication in which the magazine's staff rates hip-hop albums. Ratings range from one to five mics, paralleling a typical five-star rating scale. An album that is rated at four-and-a-half or five mics is considered by ''The Source'' to be a superior hip hop album. Over the first ten years or so, the heralded five-mic rating only applied to albums that were universally lauded hip hop albums. A total of 45 albums have been awarded five mics; a complete, chronological list is below. Albums that originally received five mics: *''People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm'' – A Tribe Called Quest *''AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted'' – Ice Cube ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fivio Foreign
Maxie Lee Ryles III (born March 29, 1990), known by his stage name Fivio Foreign, is an American rapper from New York. He rose to fame in 2019 with his single "Big Drip", which spawned a remix with rappers Lil Baby and Quavo. He is signed to fellow New York rapper Mase's RichFish Records and Columbia Records. In May 2020, Ryles was featured on Drake's song " Demons", which charted at 34 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, earning him his first ''Billboard''-charting single. Later that month, he collaborated with Lil Tjay and Pop Smoke on the song "Zoo York", which peaked at 65 on the Hot 100. In August 2021, he reached further recognition through his feature on Kanye West's single "Off the Grid (song), Off the Grid", from West's tenth studio album ''Donda'', which peaked at number 11 on the Hot 100. Fivio Foreign's debut album ''B.I.B.L.E.'' was released on April 8, 2022. Early life Ryles was born and raised in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn. He started rapping under the nam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All These Niggas
"All These Niggas" is a song by American rapper King Von featuring American rapper Lil Durk. It was released on August 5, 2020 as the second single and ninth track from Von's debut studio album ''Welcome to O'Block'' (2020). The song was produced by Chopsquad DJ. "All These Niggas" reached the number 77 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 31 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart still by Billboard and, on February 14, 2023 was certified platinum plaque by Recording Industry Association of America. Composition In the song, Von and Durk rap about the "bleak" reality of living in the streets over a drill instrumental with "eerie piano keys" made by producer Chopsquad DJ. Von and Durk launch, on the tune, barbs and dissings at Lil Pump and 6ix9ine respectively Music video A music video was released alongside the single. It was directed by JV Visuals 312, and finds King Von on his block with a white Rolls-Royce and diamond chains as he raps. Because he and Lil Durk could not lega ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
G Herbo
Herbert Randall Wright III (born October 8, 1995), better known by his stage name G Herbo (formerly Lil Herb), is an American rapper from Chicago. G Herbo is signed to Machine Entertainment Group. He has released the mixtapes '' Welcome to Fazoland'' (2014), '' Pistol P Project'' (2014), ''Ballin Like I'm Kobe'' (2015), and ''Strictly 4 My Fans'' (2016). His studio albums are his debut ''Humble Beast'' (2017) and with Southside of 808 Mafia, '' Swervo'' (2018), his first major release through Epic Records. His third studio album, ''PTSD'' (2020), became his first top-ten entry on the ''Billboard'' 200, while his fourth album, '' 25'', was released in 2021, and marked his first release through Republic Records. Early life Wright grew up in Chicago, Illinois. He dropped out of school when he was 16, having attended Hyde Park Academy High School. He was influenced by Meek Mill, Jeezy, Gucci Mane, Yo Gotti and Lil Wayne. He is close friends with fellow rapper Lil Bibby with whom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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