King Von dead: Rapper

King Von has died at the age of 26.

It comes after gunfire was heard outside Atlanta’s Monaco Hookah Lounge at 3am on Friday morning between two groups.

The rapper’s friends DJ Akademiks and DJ On Da Beat So Issa Banga confirmed the sad news on social media.

DJ Akademiks tweeted: “It’s with great sadness that I have to confirm that King Von has passed away.

“I spoke with his manager who luckily has survived being shot and is currently recovering in the hospital. However, Von manager did confirm that Von was shot and did not make it. RIP King Von.”

DJ On Da Beat So Issa Banga also penned on Instagram: “My heart can’t take this. No bro. Why you. Why bro. Please just FaceTime me bro. Why they had to take you. Ima see you again this s**t ain’t over. It’s far from over.

“We still just getting started. RIP my Bestfriend. The only n**** to listen to me word for word from day 1.

“We sat on FaceTime for hours making songs together. Every bar had a meaning and every song was a part of our soul.

“Every moment meant something and to grow wit you made me feel like I was a real producer. I love you bro @kingvonfrmdao.”(sic)

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