King Von
Awards & Honours
3
Awards Won
2
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Records
King Von's greatest accolade is his posthumous diamond certification for "Took Her to the O," a rare feat in drill music. His album What It Means to Be King debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200, the highest charting position for a posthumous drill album. Rolling Stone named him one of "10 New Artists You Need to Know" in 2020. His catalog continues to grow in streams, surpassing 5 billion globally.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
RIAA Diamond Award
Took Her to the O achieved diamond certification (10 million units).
Mural in O'Block
A mural honoring Von was painted in Chicago's O'Block neighborhood.
Rankings & Lists
Billboard 200 Debut
10 New Artists You Need to Know
Records & Feats
First posthumous drill album to debut at #2 on Billboard 200
What It Means to Be King (2022) debuted at #2, the highest charting position for a posthumous drill album.
One of few drill songs to achieve diamond certification
Took Her to the O reached diamond status in 2024, a rare milestone in drill music.