“King Von’s original ‘Crazy Story’ is the kind of thing hip-hop heads should crave: an immediate and distinct piece of cinematic rap that makes time for flirting and gangbanging all in one ferocious verse. The Chicago rapper details an attack on an opp that keeps you engrossed all the way to the very end” – The 405
“King Von’s incredibly vivid story-telling rhymes have propelled him to the forefront of Chicago drill rap.” – The FADER
“King Von excels in using his storytelling as a device to portray the struggle of growing up in Chicago.” – Pitchfork
The Announcement:
Illustrating a vivid view of life in Chicago’s streets with his snarling delivery, King Von is the South Side’s next superstar. Today, Von announces that his upcoming album LeVon James is available for pre-order. With a title that alludes to Von’s G.O.A.T. aspirations and a cover that pays homage to LeBron James’s pre-game chalk ritual, LeVon James is a fierce and invigorating listen, packed with gripping street stories, ferocious flows, and production from frequent Von collaborator Chopsquad DJ, among others. The new album features multiple appearances from Von’s mentor and Only The Family label honcho Lil Durk, along with an array of the biggest names in street rap, including G Herbo, YNW Melly, NLE Choppa, Tee Grizzley, Yungeen Ace, and Booka600. LeVon James is currently available for pre-order via Only The Family/EMPIRE.
Last week, Von gave fans the first taste of the upcoming project when he shared “Took Her To The O,” an engaging new single, produced by Chopsquad DJ. Bringing Von’s lyrics to life, the Joan Pabon-directed video tells the story of a violent altercation near Von’s home of O-Block, intercut with clips of Von and his therapist getting down to the music. “Took Her To The O” quickly followed Von’s video for “Crazy Story Pt. 3,” a continuation of his GOLD-certified breakout hit “Crazy Story.“
King Von is currently preparing for his role as the primary support for G Herbo on the “PTSD Tour.” Kicking off tomorrow in Brooklyn (Brooklyn Steel), the 28-date nationwide tour passes through Atlanta (Tabernacle) on March 11th, and Joliet, IL (The Forge) on April 3rd before wrapping up in Cleveland (House of Blues) on April 7th. Tickets for the “PTSD Tour” are available at GHerbo.com.
Pre-order LeVon James: https://empire.lnk.to/LevonJames
Watch “Took Her To The O”: https://youtu.be/hzt31eJTGxo
Buy Tickets for the “PTSD Tour”: https://gherbo.com/tour/
LeVon James tracklist:
Please contact Michelle or Kierra for more info.
The Background:
King Von was born in the South Side of Chicago, growing up in O Block, the area that produced Chief Keef. After rightfully beating an erroneous murder charge that could have put him away for life, King Von took inspiration from heroes like Lil Wayne and turned to rapping, linking up with Lil Durk who signed him to his OTF label. Within six months, Von had a series of viral hits, including the sinister “Problems,” which has over 3.4 million views after its debut on Lil Durk’s YouTube channel, and the defiant “War Wit Us,” which has over 3.8 million YouTube views. With “Crazy Story” currently burning up urban radio (it recently reached #76 on the nationwide chart), Von seems to be on the fast track to translate his fervent local following into national fame.
Links:
Pre-Order LeVon James: https://empire.lnk.to/LevonJames
Watch “Took Her To The O”: https://youtu.be/hzt31eJTGxo
Buy Tickets for the “PTSD Tour”: https://gherbo.com/tour/
“Crazy Story Pt. 3”: https://empire.lnk.to/CSP3 // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpxzPXaYyM4
“No Flaws”: https://youtu.be/S2bXCpA0BfY
Grandson Vol. 1: https://empire.lnk.to/grandson1
“What It’s Like”: https://empire.lnk.to/WhatItsLike // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tziU4jTJ6uQ
“Crazy Story 2.0” ft. Lil Durk: https://Empire.lnk.to/Crazystory2 // https://youtu.be/lO7T9KLI7qA
“Cousins” ft. JusBlow 600: https://youtu.be/coPTwq-Lb2U
“Crazy Story”: https://Empire.lnk.to/Crazystory // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC8NmE3H-zs
“Problems”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnHUoUgUsdE
“War Wit Us”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3nOr7vjif4