Quando Rondo Continues To Support Friend Charged With King Von's Murder

BY Erika Marie 32.2K Views
Link Copied to Clipboard!
Johnny Nunez / Contributor / Getty Images
Quando Rondo, King Von, Lil Durk, Murder, Timothy Leeks, Instagram
Rondo shared a post about Timothy Leeks who was arrested and charged in connection with Von's death.

As King Von's loved ones await more information about the pending trial against his alleged assailants, Quando Rondo has been staving off criticisms from the public. It's reported that King Von was shot and killed during an altercation involving his crew and Quando Rondo's entourage, and since that time, there has been a concern for Rondo's safety. 

Quando Rondo recently claimed that he had to cancel a concert because the police shut down the event, but he was quickly trolled over the incident with accusations that he was scared to perform. Rondo denied the allegations and soon, DMs were leaked that were allegedly between Rondo and Lil Durk, King Von's good friend. The DMs stated that Quando Rondo was hoping to have a phone call to squash their beef before it escalated, but Rondo resurfaced to deny the validity of the screen grabs.

As tense as this situation may be, Rondo continues to publicly support his friend Timothy Leeks, 22, who was arrested for Von's death. Hours ago, Rondo shared a photo of himself with Leeks and included the caption, "I Rather Say Free You Than R.I.P You Any Day." Some have criticized the rapper for being careless.

Leeks, who was injured during the shooting that killed Von, has been charged with felony murder. Check out Quando Rondo's post below.

Instagram

About The Author
Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.