King Von's Estate Announces Posthumous Album "What It Means To Be King"

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A compilation of King Von's unheard music will arrive on Friday, March 4th.

Long Live King Von. Over a year after the release of his debut project, Welcome To O-Block, the estate of the late rapper will be sharing What It Means To Be King via Only The Family and EMPIRE.

According to a press release, the forthcoming record is "packed with ferocious bars and gripping narrative that earned him a huge fanbase," while also shedding light on some of the directions the "Took Her To The O" hitmaker may have taken had he not have tragically passed in November of 2020.


"The album showcases the talent his fans recognize and gives glimpses of artistic evolution to come, featuring songs that range from introspective to aggressive to romantic."

At this time, Von's frequent collaborator Chopsquad DJ has been confirmed for What It Means To Be King, as well as 21 Savage, who appeared on the first single, "Don't Play That," which arrived at midnight.

"A close friend of Von's family who has always shown love, 21 Savage is an ideal sparring partner for Von, his deadpan demeanour a perfect foil to Von's animated delivery," the track's announcement reads, also noting that the beat was produced by Kid Hazel.


Above all, What It Means To Be King solidifies the rapper's legacy as an incredible storyteller. For fans, it will definitely be a bittersweet treat, bringing them closure and one last taste of the talent that was taken too soon.

Look out for the posthumous album from King Von, arriving on Friday, March 4th and let us know which artists you hope to see featured in the comments.


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Hayley Hynes is the former Weekend Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop, she stepped down after two years in 2024 to pursue other creative opportunities but remains on staff part-time to cover music, gossip, and pop culture news. Currently, she contributes similar content on Blavity and 21Ninety, as well as on her personal blog where she also offers tarot/astrology services. Hayley resides on the western side of Canada, previously spending a year in Vancouver to study Fashion Marketing at Blanche Macdonald Centre and Journalism at Mount Royal University in Calgary before that. She's passionate about helping others heal through storytelling, and shares much more about her life on Instagram @hayleyhynes.
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