King Von

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was King Von born?August 9, 1994
2. Where was King Von born?Chicago, Illinois
3. When did King Von die?November 6, 2020
4. What is the musical genre?Drill music, a subgenre of hip-hop known for its narrative lyricism
5. What is the key singles?'Crazy Story' (2018), 'Took Her to the O' (2020)
6. Who was King Von?King Von was a rapper from Chicago who told real stories about his life through music.

Drill Music: A subgenre of hip-hop characterized by its raw, often violent lyrical content and distinctive sonic elements originating from Chicago.
Autobiographical Lyricism: Songwriting that draws heavily from the artist's personal life experiences and perspectives.
RIAA Certifications: Awards given by the Recording Industry Association of America for sales milestones, such as Gold, Platinum, and Multi-Platinum.
Billboard 200: A weekly chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks the 200 most popular albums and EPs in the United States.