Rapper King Von’s friends DJ Akademiks and DJ On Da Beat So Issa Banga took to social media to break the sad news
Rapper King Von has died aged 26 after being gunned down in an Atlanta shooting, according to pals.
The American rapper has a loyal following of 2.3million fans on his Instagram account after he skyrocketed to fame as a musician.
Gunfire exploded outside Atlanta’s Monaco Hookah Lounge at 3am on Friday morning between two groups.
The shooting broke out in a car park.
DJ Akademiks said King Von’s manager was also in the shooting but survived the shot and remains in hospital.
Off-duty police officers swooped to the scene to help out.
