King Von was an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois, associated with the drill music scene. He rose to prominence in the late 2010s and was active until his death in 2020. His work is characterized by gritty, narrative-driven lyrics that often recount street life and personal experiences, delivered in a direct, conversational flow over hard-edged, trap-influenced production typical of Chicago drill. Von was known for vivid storytelling, detailed accounts of violence and conflict, and a focus on first-person perspectives that aimed to convey the realities of his environment. His recordings and collaborations placed him within a network of contemporary Chicago artists and the broader American hip hop landscape.