Von Trivia Night
King Von often talked about his dad in interviews. Before Von blew up, his dad was known in the streets by a nickname. What nickname did people commonly use for Von’s father?
What is Walter "Silk" Bennett (or Silk from 63rd)?
This Chicago rapper, founder of OTF, was one of the closest people to King Von and played a huge role in getting him to take rap seriously and sign to Only The Family.
Who is Lil Durk?
In which King Von music video is he seen flexing and spreading money around while calling out enemies for being broke, a visual that fans associate with him looking out for his guys and clowning “broke opps” at the same time?
What is Broke Opps?
What bar is this song from: "Don't let them goofies touch my casket when I die."
What is When I die by King Von?
In “When I Die,” King Von talks about how he wants people to move when he’s gone: he doesn’t want “goofies” near his casket, expects his people to slide for him, and believes if he ever gets killed, it was planned from the inside, not by random opps. He reflects on his reputation for violence, how people blame him for every death, his past court cases and time in jail, and how his record makes the system and the streets keep coming for him. At the same time, he shows that his kids and his mom matter to him, and that even with his history haunting him, he stands on being solid and understands the consequences that come with his life.
Before he was "King Von," he went by the name "V.Roy." Who was the childhood friend (and legendary O'Block figure) that the "Roy" suffix was meant to honor?
Who is James "T-Roy" Johnson?
Before “Crazy Story” exploded, Von had a track that fans sometimes point to as an early sign of his storytelling ability, even though it didn’t go mainstream. Name one of those pre‑blow‑up storytelling or street-detail tracks that hardcore fans might bring up.
What is Beat That Body, Play That, or Problems?
King Von’s home and the place he repped heavily in his music, this housing complex on the South Side of Chicago is also known by this nickname, famous in drill culture.
What is O'Block, Wiic City, or Parkway Gardens?
True or false: Somewhere in his catalog, King Von switches from his usual aggressive delivery into a more melodic, sing-style flow on a collab track with another pain-rap artist, instead of just straight rapping the whole time.
What is true? (King Von: Out of the Streets)
What bar is this song from: "If I tell I love you, I mean it."
What is Demon by King Von?
In “Demon,” King Von is describing how witnessing his friend Whitey get killed and growing up in violent conditions on O’Block turned him cold and numb, “like a demon.” He talks about betrayal, fake gangsters, and how many people claim a life they never really lived, while he actually went on drills, caught cases, and lost loved ones. The song mixes grief, anger, and pride: he’s traumatized by what he’s seen, refuses to cooperate with police, and shows how deeply the streets shaped him, even while he tries to put his whole team on and take care of his people.
In the song "Wayne’s Story," Von tells a tale about a young boy turning to crime. Which specific Chicago park does he mention as the setting for the story’s climax?
What is Washington Park?
Hardcore fans know King Von paid attention to detail in his videos. In one of his videos, he wears a shirt with a specific number on it that fans connected to his block and story. What number on the shirt do fans point to as an Easter egg?
What is 64/64th?
Hardcore fans know that when Von talked about “getting back,” he wasn’t just speaking in general. He used this specific name for his circle, closely associated with O’Block, that fans abbreviate as GBG.
What is Get Back Gang?
Von wrote his breakout hit "Crazy Story" on a phone without a beat. Do you know where he was traveling to when he wrote it?
He wrote it on a bus to Chicago
What bar is this song from: "You got a son on the way, if they take you away, He could f___ around and be just like you."
What is What Its Like by King Von
In this song, King Von is explaining what it feels like to be fighting a serious case and facing decades in prison. He talks about being locked up with people he doesn’t like, getting a knife from a cellmate, losing his appeal, and feeling like his life is out of control. He describes court dates, corrupt or uncaring systems, baby mama drama, and the opps still sliding while he’s stuck inside. He also shows the emotional side: seeing friends get huge sentences, worrying his son might grow up and repeat his path, and realizing the justice system treats young Black men like a game. The outro drives home that to the police and courts, “locking them up” is just their “work,” but for him and his friends, it’s their whole lives.
Von famously stated he didn't start rapping until he was "forced" to by Lil Durk. In which year did he record his very first song, "Beat Dat Body," with THF BayZoo?
What is 2018?
Before his official debut project under OTF/EMPIRE, Von had songs on YouTube that were only on certain channels and not on major platforms at first. Name one underground or early King Von track that first gained traction mainly through YouTube uploads and street sharing rather than a big streaming rollout.
What are Problems, War With Us, Beat That Body, or R.I.P?
Urban historians point to the 2006 demolition of nearby _____ _____ and the relocation of many former residents into this South Side Chicago housing complex as a turning point in its reputation, eventually leading to the nickname “O’Block” and its association with rising violence and conflict. Name the complex and the blank.
What are Randolph Towers and Parkway Gardens
Myth: After King Von passed away, which Lil Durk song did fans often see as continuing the same beef/storyline energy as Von’s track “Cousins”?
“F My Cousin Pt. 2” by Lil Durk & Lil Zay Osama
What bar is this song from: "How you gon' war with a god, a beast? You don't need guns, you need heart, you're weak."
What is War With Us by King Von?
King Von's "War With Us" features intense storytelling about surviving the dangers of his Chicago upbringing and the necessity of loyalty. The lyrics reflect a "kill or be killed" mentality, warning rivals of his dominance while detailing the mental toll of constant conflict.
Which platform did King Von tweet about his activities?
What is Twitter/X?
On King Von’s track “Cousins,” he brings in a feature from another Chicago artist who’s also known for storytelling and ties to the same scene. Which rapper is featured on “Cousins”?
Who is JusBlow600?
This Chicago rapper became one of the most prominent modern figures representing O’Block not through an official “succession,” but through his loyalty, street reputation, and musical success, especially after returning to Parkway Gardens around 2017–2018 following an acquittal on serious charges. Coming up in the aftermath of key losses like ____ ___ (the block’s namesake), _____ , and ____, he helped fill a vacuum in influence, later shining a spotlight on the neighborhood with his 2020 album Welcome to O’Block. Name the rapper and blanks.
Who are Odee Perry, J-Money, T-Roy, and King Von
This Chicago rapper’s path to fame followed a wild real‑life timeline: he spent years locked up on serious charges, was acquitted, and came back to O’Block around 2017–2018, then quickly built a buzz that turned him into one of the main faces of his neighborhood before being killed in Atlanta in 2020 at age 26. Name the rapper, the year he died, the place he died, and the person who killed him.
Who is King Von, what is 2020, Monaco Hookah Lounge in downtown Atlanta, and Lil Tim?
What bar is this song from: "Now I look up, and I see a truck, it's just pullin' up (he pullin' up)."
What is Took Her To the O by King Von?
"Took Her to the O" is a gritty, first-person narrative that showcases King Von’s signature storytelling style. The song follows Von as he meets a woman from Kankakee at a store and begins driving her around, only to be confronted by a rival implied to be his real-life nemesis, FBG Duck, who begins harassing them [4, 5]. The tension peaks when the rival attacks the car, leading Von to retaliate by fatally shooting him [1, 4]. After the violence, Von brings the woman back to his neighborhood, O'Block (Parkway Garden Homes), which serves as the "O" in the title [2, 5]. Throughout the track, Von uses vivid detail and his famous "we not from 63rd" taunt to emphasize the dangerous realities and rivalries of the Chicago drill scene [3, 4].
Before he was a multi-platinum rapper, King Von was a standout athlete. While most fans know he played baseball, few know he briefly attended a college in the Illinois suburbs to continue his education after earning his GED in prison. Name the specific college he attended before dropping out to pursue music full-time.
What is South Suburban College?