Durk Banks,known professionally as Lil Durk,is an American rapper from Chicago,Illinois. He initially garnered a local following with the release of his Signed to the Streets mixtape series (2013–2014),whose success led to him to sign with Def Jam Recordings. The label released his debut studio album,Remember My Name (2015) and its follow-up,Lil Durk 2X (2016) to moderate commercial reception before parting ways with the artist in 2018.
Tione Jayden Merritt,known professionally as Lil Tjay,is an American rapper and singer-songwriter. He rose to prominence with his 2017 single "Resume",and signed with Columbia Records following the success of his 2018 single "Brothers",which received triple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His guest appearance on Polo G's 2019 single,"Pop Out" marked his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100—peaking at number 11—while his own single,"F.N" became his first to do so as a lead artist. Each preceded the release of his debut studio album,True 2 Myself (2019),which peaked at number five on the Billboard 200.
Calvin Lashon Woods,better known by his stage name Calboy,is an American rapper from Calumet City,Illinois. He is best known for his 2018 single "Envy Me",which received quintuple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and peaked within the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100. Its success led him to sign with Polo Grounds Music,an imprint of RCA Records,who issued the song as lead single for his debut extended play (EP),Wildboy (2019). The EP peaked at number 30 on the Billboard 200,while his second,Love Live the Kings (2020),lukewarmly entered the chart.
Taurus Tremani Bartlett,known professionally as Polo G,is an American rapper. He rose to prominence with his singles "Finer Things" and "Pop Out". His debut album Die a Legend (2019) peaked at number six on the US Billboard 200 and was certified double platinum by the RIAA,a feat matched by his two subsequent albums.
Dayvon Daquan Bennett,known professionally as King Von,was an American rapper and gangster from Chicago,Illinois,who was affiliated with the Black Disciples gang. He was considered a preeminent figure in the drill genre.
Levon James is the second and final mixtape by American rapper King Von. It was released through Only the Family Entertainment/Empire on March 6,2020. It is a 16-track project in an assortment of drill heavy beats executive produced by Chopsquad DJ and with various others productions from Mike WiLL Made-It,EY3ZLOWBEATZ,Ant Chamberlain,Budda Beats,Blue Nightmare,Dr. Flow,Bruce "Jaggerwerks" Billingy,MVAbeats,Mike Mvjor,JAYSTONBEATS. It has guest appearances from Lil Durk,Booka600,G Herbo,NLE Choppa,Tee Grizzley,YNW Melly,and Yungeen Ace. The project peaked at number 40 on the Billboard 200.
Maxie Lee Ryles III,known by his stage name Fivio Foreign,is an American rapper from New York. He first saw mainstream recognition for his 2019 single "Big Drip",which received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and spawned a remix featuring Lil Baby and Quavo. That same year,he signed with fellow New York rapper Mase's RichFish Records,in a joint venture with Columbia Records.
The discography American rapper Fivio Foreign consists of one studio album,three extended plays,one collaborative extended play and 30 singles.
Welcome to O'Block is the debut studio album by American rapper King Von,and the only to be released during his lifetime. It was released on October 30,2020 by Only the Family and Empire Distribution. Welcome to O'Block was released a week prior to King Von's murder on November 6,2020,after the album's official release party. The project features chief production from Chopsquad DJ,and other producers including Hitmaka,Tay Keith and Wheezy;guest appearances include Polo G,Lil Durk,Dreezy,Moneybagg Yo,Fivio Foreign and Prince Dre.
"Took Her to the O" is a song by American rapper King Von released on February 21,2020,through labels Only the Family and Empire representing the third and last single extracted from his second mixtape Levon James (2020). The song was written by Von and Chopsquad DJ,with the latter solely producing the beat. The song is among Von's most popular. The song is a drill track. The song received positive reviews from music critics,with many praising it for the detail-rich approach to storytelling.
"All These Niggas" is a song by American rapper King Von featuring American rapper Lil Durk. It was released on August 5,2020 as the second single and ninth track from Von's debut studio album Welcome to O'Block (2020). The song was produced by Chopsquad DJ.
Grandson,Vol. 1 is the debut mixtape by American rapper King Von. It was released through Only the Family Entertainment/Empire on September 20,2019. Executively produced by Chopsquad DJ,it features guest appearances from Lil Durk and Booka600. Production was primarily handled by Chopsquad DJ,but was also produced by,Mac Fly,Murda Beatz,Kid Wond3r,Timmy Da Hitman,Young Chop,and BKH Beats. The project peaked at number 53 on the Billboard 200. The project had 5 singles,"War With Us","Crazy Story","Crazy Story Remix ","What It's Like",and "Crazy Story,Pt. 3."
Kevin Perez,known professionally as Kay Flock,is an American rapper. Hailing from the Bronx,he began his career in 2020 and rose to fame through a variety of singles,most notably "Shake It". He released his debut mixtape,The D.O.A. Tape,in 2021.
What It Means to Be King is the second studio album by American rapper King Von. It was posthumously released through Empire Distribution and Only the Family on March 4,2022. The album features guest appearances from G Herbo,21 Savage,Fivio Foreign,Moneybagg Yo,Lil Durk,Tee Grizzley,A Boogie wit da Hoodie,Dreezy,Boss Top,DqFrmDaO,and OMB Peezy. Production was handled by Chopsquad DJ,Hitmaka,Tee Romano,Kid Hazel,Touch of Trent,DJ Bandz,DJ FMCT,Glaazer,Diego Ave,Bankroll Got It,TM88,ATL Jacob,Geraldo Liive,CGM Beats,John Lam,and Raw Equity. The album marks Von's first posthumous project and serves as the follow-up to his previous album,Welcome to O'Block (2020).
"City of Gods" is a song by American rappers Fivio Foreign and Kanye West and American singer Alicia Keys. It was released as the lead single from Fivio's debut studio album B.I.B.L.E. and the second single from West's album,Donda 2. On the song,American rapper Playboi Carti provides ad-libs,while Keys interpolates the chorus from "New York City" (2015) by The Chainsmokers. The track was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America,indicating 500,000 units recorded in the US and was nominated at the 54th NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Hip Hop/Rap Song.
"War" is a posthumously released song by American rapper King Von,released on March 2,2022,through Only the Family and Empire Distribution,as the third single from his second studio album What It Means to Be King (2022). The song was produced by Chopsquad DJ.
Darrell Gregory Jackson,known professionally as Chopsquad DJ,is an American record producer,songwriter,and DJ. He is known for his frequent use of dark piano melodies in his beats. His stage name is adapted from his former role as the in-house DJ for record producer Young Chop's record label,ChopSquad.
"Armed &Dangerous" is a song by American rapper King Von. It was released on October 30,2020,as an extract and first track from Von's debut studio album Welcome to O'Block from 2020.
Matthew Peter DeLuca,known professionally as Lil Mabu,is an American rapper,songwriter,and internet personality from Manhattan,New York. He first gained recognition in 2020 for his viral hit "Miss Me" from his early releases. He then released his debut mixtape Double M's in June 2022.
"Demon" is a song by American rapper King Von. It was released on October 31,2020,as an extract from Von's debut studio album Welcome to O'Block from 2020. The song was certified gold plaque by Recording Industry Association of America on June 3,2022.
