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Grandson (2023)

Where the lyrics of Grandson take you, and where it was really made.

The album's title is a reference to the rapper's notorious nickname, and it also pays homage to his first mixtape.

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Grandson: third studio album by American rapper King Von
Second posthumous work, following the previous year's What It Means to Be King
Released 14 July 2023 through Only the Family Entertainment and Empire
Production by various producers including ATL Jacob, Chopsquad DJ, David Morse, DJ Bandz, Ghostrage, IllaDaProducer, Mac Fly, Raw Equity, Scott Storch, Southside, Tahj Money, Twysted Genius and Wheezy
Most of these producers had already worked with Bennett on previous albums
Guest appearances from G Herbo, Polo G, Lil Durk, Tee Grizzley, BreezyLyn, Tink, 42 Dugg, Moneybagg Yo and Hotboii
Three singles: Robberies, Heartless (featuring Tee Grizzley) and Don't Miss

In January 2023, Von's manager teased on his official page that another LP could be on the way later that year
Fans welcomed the news warmly after the reception to 2022's What It Means to Be King
Release announced on King Von's Instagram page on 30 June 2023
Title pays homage to Von's first mixtape, Grandson, Vol. 1
Project carried out by the rapper's closest collaborators and by his mother

Dayvon Daquan Bennett, known as King Von, was an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois, associated with the drill scene of the South Side.
He was signed to Lil Durk's label Only the Family in December 2017 after his release from jail.
His breakout single "Crazy Story" (2018) reached number 81 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was praised for its vivid storytelling.
His debut studio album Welcome to O'Block (2020) peaked at number five on the Billboard 200.
He was fatally shot in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 6, 2020, at age 26.
Posthumous albums What It Means to Be King (2022) and Grandson (2023) both debuted near the top of the Billboard 200.

Described as a drill artist known for narrative songwriting and sharp lyricism.
Critics noted his ability to tell coherent stories with dialogue inserted into his verses.

Released 14 July 2023
Robberies announced on 20 June 2023 and released three days later, with a music video released hours after
Heartless released 7 July 2023 on all streaming platforms, with an official visualizer on YouTube
Don't Miss released with an official video in conjunction with the album's release on 14 July 2023
Tracklist revealed through a Billboard set up in New York City on 7 July 2023, sponsored by Spotify
Grandson went first on the Apple Music charts section All Genres on 15 July, the day after release

The album was announced through a post on King Von's official Instagram page on 30 June 2023.
Tracklist revealed through a Billboard in New York City on 7 July 2023, a week before release.
The Don't Miss video shows Bennett appearing in first person.
The cover uses Von's son as a child version of the rapper, with the same dreadlocks and denim style.
The album was carried out by the rapper's closest collaborators and by his mother.