King Von
Rapper and storyteller from Chicago
Gained recognition in the rap scene as part of the drill music genre originating in Chicago. Released debut studio album, 'Welcome to O'Block,' which featured popular tracks and storytelling elements reflecting personal experiences. Established a significant presence on platforms like YouTube and gained a large following for both music and narrative style. Collaborated with other artists in the industry and became associated with OTF (Only The Family), a record label founded by fellow rapper Lil Durk. His music often explored themes of street life and personal struggles, resonating with a wide audience before an untimely death in 2020.
Released the album 'Welcome to O'Block'
Achieved multiple charting singles
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Baseball player and lawyer
Born
August 9th, 1931 94 years ago
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Born
August 9th, 1872 153 years ago
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1962 64 years ago — 90 years old
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American football quarterback
Born
August 9th, 1985 40 years ago
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August 9th, 1981 44 years ago
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American politician and Nebraska Governor
Born
August 9th, 1921 104 years ago
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Israeli politician and statesman
Born
April 9th, 1921 105 years ago
Died
November 6th, 2015 10 years ago — 94 years old
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American astronaut, Apollo 12 pilot
Born
October 5th, 1929 96 years ago
Died
November 6th, 2017 8 years ago — 88 years old
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Pope and head of the Catholic Church
Born
1339 687 years ago
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Born
July 10th, 1899 127 years ago
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Born
October 8th, 1585 440 years ago
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