Like fellow Chicago rapper and childhood friend Chief Keef, Von was originally from Parkway Gardens the same apartment that, popularly known as “O'Block”, which is deemed as the most dangerous neighborhood in Chicago, but moved to Atlanta following his rapid music success. A respected figure in the Chicago gangland, he declared himself as “Grandson” of David Barksdale, the founder of the Black Disciples of which King Von was allegedly a member.
On November 6, 2020, Von was shot and killed by armed individuals in downtown Atlanta after a clash between two groups outside a nightclub. It is believed that he was not shot and killed by Atlanta Police Department officers but rather by associates of fellow rapper Quando Rondo. He was 26.
3 AM
King Von Lyrics
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Von
Now it's three in the morning (uh-huh)
I'm thinkin' 'bout hittin' this lick
I know what y'all thinkin', I'm bogus
I'm supposed to be home with a bitch
Nah, see, I pay the rent, yeah, and I got a kid, damn
Now this shit a risk 'cause I asked about him and he play with stick
But it is what it is, if that nigga rich then I'm bustin' his shit
Yeah, see, he better not flinch, nah, 'cause my finger itch
But here come his whip, but he ain't alone, he came with a bitch
See I ain't changin' no plans, it is what it is, I am what I am
And if his bitch got some sense, when I up this Blick, his ho better get down
From the look this bitch Burberry'd down
From the look this bitch bag say Chanel
From back here she a ten on the scale
I think I might just take her as well
Let me stop being silly, they goin' in the building, I'm goin' in with 'em
God please let him do what I say, if he don't, he gon' be comin' to get me
See, I'm high and a little bit of tipsy
But I'm focused, I'm thirsty, it's in me
Caught him lackin', put the Glock to his kidney
He start shakin' and squirmin' and fidgetin'
Told the bitch, "Don't look my way," if she do, her whole face gon' be missin'
And she stay with her face to the wall so I guess that she got the picture
I want the money, it could be so simple
And your jewelry shit look official
If he play, gun blow like a whistle
Pat him down, look, what? I found his pistol
Looked to the right 'cause I heard a giggle
Turned around and this bitch my sister
"Ay, Kayla, why you dressed like a hooker?
And all the niggas that you fuck with be pussy?"
Damn, look, man, I'm sorry, I'm sorry for ruining' y'all party
But I'm keepin' the money and jewelry
Just walk it off, you would thank me tomorrow
Man, these niggas be bitches, straight ho, flat out, he sissy
Play with King Von, he trippin'
Found out where he stay next week, he missin'
A nigga diss me, he won't do it again
I rob a nigga and do it again
I come through your block and kill two of your friends
It's do or die, is you gon' ride? (Gang)
(DJ on the beat so it's a banger)
In the song "3 A.M." by King Von, the rapper contemplates robbing someone in the middle of the night. He acknowledges that he should be at home with his partner but decides to commit the robbery anyway because the target is wealthy and won't miss what he plans to steal. The risk is high, however, as the target is known to carry a weapon. When the target arrives with a woman, Von doesn't change his plan. He threatens the woman to stay away from him before he proceeds to rob the man at gunpoint. The entire time, Von is paranoid and nervous, partially due to being high and drunk. Suddenly, he hears someone giggling and turns to find that it is his own sister, who he mistakes for a prostitute. He ultimately decides to keep the money and jewelry and tells his sister to leave.
The song tells a story of desperation and criminal behavior. Von has little regard for the safety of others and is willing to commit crimes to obtain what he wants. The song also touches on themes of family, as Von is surprised and embarrassed to discover his sister in the middle of his crime. The chorus emphasizes the do-or-die mentality of gang life and suggests that Von will continue to pursue this lifestyle no matter the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Now it's three in the morning (uh-huh)
It's currently 3 AM.
I'm thinkin' 'bout hittin' this lick
I'm considering robbing someone.
I know what y'all thinkin', I'm bogus
I'm aware that people might think I'm wrong for doing this.
I'm supposed to be home with a bitch
Society expects me to be at home with a woman.
Nah, see, I pay the rent, yeah, and I got a kid, damn
I have financial responsibilities, including paying rent and supporting my child.
Plus, his pockets thick, the shit I'ma take, he won't even miss
The person I plan to rob has a lot of money and won't notice if I take some of it.
Now this shit a risk 'cause I asked about him and he play with stick
Robbing this person is risky because I found out that they carry a weapon.
But it is what it is, if that nigga rich then I'm bustin' his shit
If the person I'm robbing is wealthy, I'm going to rob them anyways.
See, he better not flinch, nah, 'cause my finger itch
I'm ready to shoot if this person tries to resist or make any sudden movements.
But here come his whip, but he ain't alone, he came with a bitch
The person I'm robbing is arriving in a car with someone else.
See I ain't changin' no plans, it is what it is, I am what I am
I'm not going to change my plans, I am who I am.
And if his bitch got some sense, when I up this Blick, his ho better get down
The person's companion should understand the situation and stay out of the way.
From the look this bitch Burberry'd down
The person's companion is wearing expensive Burberry clothing.
From the look this bitch bag say Chanel
The person's companion is also carrying a Chanel bag.
From back here she a ten on the scale
The person's companion is physically attractive.
I think I might just take her as well
I'm considering adding the person's companion to my robbery plan.
Let me stop being silly, they goin' in the building, I'm goin' in with 'em
I need to focus on the robbery and not get distracted by the person's companion's attractiveness.
God please let him do what I say, if he don't, he gon' be comin' to get me
I'm praying that the person cooperates with me during the robbery because I don't want to face retaliation.
See, I'm high and a little bit of tipsy
I'm under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
But I'm focused, I'm thirsty, it's in me
I'm focused on completing the robbery and I'm highly motivated to get what I came for.
Caught him lackin', put the Glock to his kidney
I caught the person off guard and held a gun to his side.
He start shakin' and squirmin' and fidgetin'
The person became nervous and uneasy after being robbed at gunpoint.
Told the bitch, "Don't look my way," if she do, her whole face gon' be missin'
I warned the person's companion not to look at me or face the consequences.
And she stay with her face to the wall so I guess that she got the picture
The person's companion stayed facing the wall, indicating that she understood the warning I gave her.
I want the money, it could be so simple
All I want is the money and it would be easy if the person cooperates.
And your jewelry shit look official
The person's jewelry looks expensive and of high quality.
If he play, gun blow like a whistle
I'll quickly use my gun if the person tries to fight back.
Pat him down, look, what? I found his pistol
I discovered that the person I robbed was carrying a gun.
Looked to the right 'cause I heard a giggle
I became distracted by a sound I heard to my right.
Turned around and this bitch my sister
I was surprised to see that the person laughing was actually my sister.
"Ay, Kayla, why you dressed like a hooker?
I called out to my sister and questioned her provocative outfit.
And all the niggas that you fuck with be pussy?"
I asked my sister if the men she associates with are weak.
Damn, look, man, I'm sorry, I'm sorry for ruining' y'all party
I apologized for interrupting their evening and ruining the party.
But I'm keepin' the money and jewelry
Despite my apology, I'm still keeping what I stole.
Just walk it off, you would thank me tomorrow
I suggested that my sister and her companion move on from the robbery and appreciate their lives tomorrow.
Man, these niggas be bitches, straight ho, flat out, he sissy
I insulted the person I robbed and called him weak and feminine.
Play with King Von, he trippin'
People should avoid crossing me since I'm willing to take extreme actions.
Found out where he stay next week, he missin'
If someone disrespects me, they might not make it to their next week alive.
A nigga diss me, he won't do it again
Anyone who disrespects me will regret it because I will retaliate harshly.
I rob a nigga and do it again
Robbing people is a lifestyle for me and I'll do it again if necessary.
I come through your block and kill two of your friends
I'm capable of committing violent acts and could even harm innocent people in retaliation.
It's do or die, is you gon' ride? (Gang)
I live in a dangerous world where I need to constantly defend myself, and I'm asking if others are willing to fight alongside me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dayvon Bennett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TruthGamingsInc
Rip von
@lanaemcconnell9300
Aint no way he gone bruh
@timothysichone4109
This is the song that made me a fan. RIP Soft Spoken Assassin🕊🕊
@sif622
FUCKKK I HATE THIS SHIT YEAR
@Jj22385
@@lanaemcconnell9300 He got shot and killed in Atl i think he died at the hospital
@xelpth
Hes Dead, its confiremd and Truth Im a big fan of you! @Truthgamings
@Blazer9970
Von's storytelling ability went crazy. He was incredibly talented. RIP man.
@Sharon-wp8mt
He really was damn
@jonjones7709
Bc Nigga was doing what he was talking about this story telling was his life
@josephselfmade1
He's not story telling, he's telling you his REAL life events thru his raps. No rap cap🧐