On November 6, 2020 Chicago drill artist King Von was gunned down after engaging in a violent altercation with an Atlanta rival and 6 individuals were shot; two died during this shootout.
He had just released his debut album “Welcome to Oblock” the previous week and was in the process of signing his childhood friends to record contracts when he tragically passed away at just 26.
Timothy Leeks
On November 6, 2020, Chicago rapper King Von was shot dead during an altercation between Quando Rondo’s crew and King Von’s outside Monaco Hookah Lounge in Atlanta. Timothy Leeks, commonly known by his nickname Lul Tim was identified as one of those responsible and was arrested and is facing felony murder charges for killing King Von.
While in prison, Lul Tim reunited with many of his O Block clique friends – including fellow rapper BossTop. Together they released Grandson earlier this year as part of a posthumous album project.
Trap Lore Ross of the U.K. released a documentary film, King Von: Rap’s First Serial Killer, that seemingly linked Von to numerous murders allegedly committed in his lifetime. After being uploaded onto YouTube on Friday (April 7), however, this doc was quickly pulled following backlash from many family members, friends, and fans of Von’s. Rumor has it that its production may have been banned due to graphic murder details shown.
Tim Leeks vs. Quando Rondo
Tim Leeks, better known by his street name Lul Tim, has been arrested and charged with the murder of Chicago rapper King Von. Police identified Leeks as being involved in his killing; Lil Durk signed Von under their OTF (Only The Family Entertainment label).
king von autopsy was murdered on November 6, 2020 after an altercation broke out between two groups outside a hookah lounge in Atlanta and escalated into a gunfight, leading to his murder by gunshot.
Video footage has surfaced online that captures an apparent scuffle before shots were fired, with several people lying injured on the ground after being hit by bullets. This clip has since become known as “King Von’s Last Moment”, showing his final moments before Leeks was arrested and charged in his murder shortly thereafter.
Tim Leeks vs. YoungBoy Never Broke Again
King Von’s death appears to have come to an end as it now seems that he wasn’t killed but rather injured during a shootout at an Atlanta nightclub, with Timothy Leeks, his alleged shooter being arrested as a result.
“OFF THE LIST” rapper Leeks was shot multiple times during a fight outside Monaco Hookah Lounge. According to TMZ, this dispute began when Quando Rondo’s entourage got into an argument with Leeks’ group and his crew.
Von Leeks was arrested on November 6 and charged with murder. While out on bond until 2021, when he ran into more legal trouble. Now facing numerous drug charges instead of murder, Noah Pines confirmed to XXL that all felony murder charges had been dropped; Von’s family were not pleased about this news and asked why the prosecution didn’t notify them as per usual; documentary claims Von murdered up to 10 individuals prior to his death; making him one of rap’s first serial killers.
Tim Leeks vs. Lil Durk
As Chicago rap continues to make national headlines, it’s important to keep in mind the reality that gang violence remains an everyday part of city life; both welcomed and feared by residents alike. Kanye West recently made this issue more prominent; unfortunately it still haunts South Side neighborhoods today.
On November 6, 2020, famed rapper King Von (real name Dayvon Daquan Bennett) was fatally shot during an altercation outside the Monaco Hookah Lounge in Atlanta. Timothy Leeks (Lul Tim) was also wounded.
Now, almost a year after King Von’s death, prosecutors have dropped all murder charges against Leeks. Noah Pines explained this move to XXL by noting that Leeks’ case had been dropped prior to any formal indictments being issued against him.