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Another marketing plot on Wikipedia

I see the marketing agency did a really good job on this article. So much detailed information for an insignificant person. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 46.253.186.82 (talk) 16:10, 24 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I do not believe anybody should be the judge of who is and isn't significant. Thrice43 (talk) 20:19, 8 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Didn't know Mama Duck had a Wikipedia account. Praiawart (talk) 16:43, 7 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 6 November 2020

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king von is now reported dead as of now according to the shaderoom. 141.193.116.119 (talk) 17:55, 6 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

article is updated RudolfRed (talk) 01:04, 7 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

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King Von has died at the age of 20. He got in a shooting in Atlanta.^[1] Dumbnut47 (talk) 18:00, 6 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

article is updated RudolfRed (talk) 01:04, 7 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

References

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Semi-protected edit request on 6 November 2020 (3)

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He died 66.229.151.233 (talk) 18:06, 6 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Article is updated. RudolfRed (talk) 01:03, 7 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

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He did not die . I am his cousin 108.82.27.114 (talk) 18:22, 6 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Article is updated. RudolfRed (talk) 01:03, 7 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

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Can you delete were you said king von is dead he is in critical condition and his death has not been confirmed 2601:983:4702:9FE0:C94E:341D:7E48:2CA7 (talk) 18:26, 6 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Article is updated with his death date. RudolfRed (talk) 01:03, 7 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

New information about his death

https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/king-von-death-atlanta-police-officer-explains-what-happened-news.120854.html

https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/king-von-reportedly-killed-by-atlanta-police-news.120850.html

https://www.stereogum.com/2105009/king-von-dead-at-26/news/

Those articles are saying that he was shot and killed by police last night. MikaelaArsenault (talk) 18:49, 6 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Death

On November 6, 2020, King Von was shot in a downtown Atlanta nightclub, leaving him in critical condition. It was reported that two Atlanta police officers shot King Von during a altercation with Quando Rondo.^[1] Bennett was later pronounced dead due to his injuries later the same day.^[2]^[3]^[4]

change 'pronounce' to 'pronounced' Pkordiasz (talk) 18:53, 6 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

References

^ "King Von Reportedly Killed By Atlanta Police". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
^ "Rapper King Von Shot and Killed in Atlanta". TMZ. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
^ McBride, Jessica (November 6, 2020). "King Von Dead After Being Shot in Atlanta Nightclub Shooting: Reports". Heavy.com. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
^ "King Von Reportedly Died After Being Involved In A Shooting In ATL". Hot97. 2020-11-06. Retrieved 2020-11-06.

Semi-protected edit request on 8 November 2020

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2601:8C:4401:1F60:B15B:A775:FAF3:4AD4 (talk) 05:36, 8 November 2020 (UTC)King von was one of the best labeling rappers in the world before he passed away[reply]

Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Seagull123 Φ 18:00, 8 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

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This is more info on how and why he got killed no changes really needed

king von was fighting quando rondo. then the shooter known as lil tim fired shots hitting von at least 2 times in his stomach. quando rondo then proceeds to try and help von and gets a punch from vons friends and then runs away. Quando is signed to NBA young boy who was beefing von. which may be the reason for the shooting. 85.218.223.109 (talk) 21:21, 8 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Melmann 22:31, 8 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Murder Category

There is a conversation about whether or not categorizing this and many other articles as murder is appropriate. http://en.wiki.x.io/wiki/Talk:2021_Atlanta_spa_shootings#Category:murder I welcome anyone's input.Yousef Raz (talk) 21:27, 20 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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He released a new album “ Welcome To O’block” a few days before he got shot from the blindside. Official everywhere on apple , Spotify, YouTube . Please update this. 2600:100E:B1DC:BB93:F527:9473:D1C1:6E6F (talk) 00:39, 15 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 00:46, 15 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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Source on Barnes being a “serial killer”

It keeps getting added that Barnes was a serial killer which is obviously not true. No source verifies this misinformation, and Barnes was not charged for any murder during her life. 92.41.176.208 (talk) 21:42, 16 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

He's killed multiple people including children between 2012 and 2014 and even later into 2019. all added up to 10 killed. Sounds like a serial killer to me buddy. 2A02:C7C:500E:8600:E927:FEF7:CB5C:2AF5 (talk) 14:26, 10 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

He's talking about Gakirah Barnes aka KI. And he is correct. It's widely accepted she's killed multiple people but in the end it's all alleged. Thrice43 (talk) 20:25, 8 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 20 March 2023

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I am here to edit the photo and change it to a photo with more face YoIsThatJordan (talk) 16:14, 20 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: this is not the right page to request additional user rights. You may reopen this request with the specific changes to be made and someone may add them for you, or if you have an account, you can wait until you are autoconfirmed and edit the page yourself. Check out WP:Image Use Policy and then link to your intended image here if it meets guidelines Cannolis (talk) 17:24, 20 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

notoriety word choice

"Bennett gained notoriety from singles "Crazy Story" and "Took Her to the O", which reached the forty-fourth position of the Billboard Hot 100, and for the studio album Welcome to O'Block (2020), which placed fifth on the Billboard 200."

notoriety = famous for something bad. Getting a single is good. Recommend changing "notoriety" to "fame" or something similar. Evaluateblast (talk) 14:07, 26 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Changed to "Bennett garnered acclaim for..." --Hadal (talk) 20:27, 26 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Wiki Education assignment: 2023SP Communication Research Methods

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In the “Also Known” category, right next to “Grandson”. Make an addition: V.Roy

Long Live King Von 73.164.143.77 (talk) 09:52, 1 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Actualcpscm (talk) 11:09, 1 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Mention of killing in intro

Should direct mention of King Von being killed be stated in intro? I feel the answer is a clear yes, due to how it’s already generally alluded to that he died (not that he was shot and killed, but passively “died”) and specifically it is mentioned that he’s been implicated in other murders, which is one of the reasons his killing is notable. It seems readily apparent that one of the best reasons he is currently known (for better or worse) is that he was murdered when young, and that alone feels worthy of intro inclusion. If someone comes to his Wikipedia page and reads about him, one of the most notable reasons he is known should be included in the intro section to help the reader easily find key points, as is custom for Wikipedia articles.

In response to the revert caption of ”Already mentioned in death section”, I kindly point out intros are supposed to include notable events and due to that, notable events are mentioned in body sections regardless of intro. Appreciate any responses in advance. La rodman (talk) 20:36, 19 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I agree with your previous edit in the lead, and what you mentioned above.

Per MOS:LEADBIO - "When a subject dies, the lead need not be radically reworked...; Unless the cause of death is itself a reason for notability, a single sentence describing the death is usually sufficient, and often none is included in the lead at all, just a death date."

Examples of similar inclusions of death info in the lead/introduction section for a rapper involving killings/murders, see the lead for Takeoff (rapper), PnB Rock, Young Dolph, Nipsey Hussle, XXXTentacion, Shawty Lo

Awshort (talk) 10:13, 22 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Mention of Muralist without mentioning that it was not his project , can you remove his name period?

Would it be possible to just leave the Artist Chris Devins out of the article? Does it have to say "painted by Chris Devins"? I am Chris Devins and I did the art as a work for hire for the Mural Movement, Delilah Martinez. https://www.complex.com/music/a/cmplxdrea-o/king-von-mural-o-block-delilah-martinez-interview I would prefer I not be mentioned in the article if possible. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CgQF7yDgNen/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng== In both these sources, Delilah clearly states that it was a Mural Movement project. When I agreed to draw him, i did not he was, to be frank, a killer. I am not of the generation who listens to his music, I thought he was just another rapper. I do not want to be associated with the pain he has caused. If i cant express my regret in this article, can you please just leaver my name out of it? TheLetterist (talk) 13:44, 10 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

No, the name will not be removed. Wikipedia isn't a means for you to promote yourself, it's an encyclopaedia. – ².O.^Boxing 09:08, 12 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Removing my name is the opposite of promoting myself. TheLetterist (talk) 13:52, 12 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

You were fine with it being there when you viewed it as positive (promotion), but want it removed because you view it as negative. Sorry, but it's not going to happen. You need to stop editing the content in question per WP:COI. – ².O.^Boxing 21:59, 12 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

No, I was never fine with it being there. I didnt know it existed until a few days ago when a friend showed me the page. I disassociated myself from this project years ago. I'll let the police know your stance on this. There are police reports out here on the ramifications of this mural. Whatever point you're trying to prove , this is dangerous business, people have gotten killed over this. Im sure you know about FBG Cash . He got shot for standing in front of this mural. It's interesting how freely you play with f=danger. You are ignoring security requests from someone involved in the project out of some kind of righteousness. TheLetterist (talk) 01:59, 14 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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Serial Killer allegations

Looking over the sources a bit, I have removed this under WP:EXCEPTIONAL. The XXL source points to HipHopLately as their source for the report. HHL is essentially a gossip site. HotNewHipHop has a link to their source for their report at the bottom, which is XXLMag. HipHopWired lists HipHopLately as the source of the report. Since the sources all point to HipHopLately, there doesn't seem to be any independent reporting as needed for an exceptional claim such as suggesting someone was a serial killer. It is also worth noting that the sources seem more interested in posting about the video being removed with a focus on Trap Lore Ross, and less on the allegations regarding Von.

Awshort (talk) 07:58, 24 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Wiki Education assignment: Hip Hop 50

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Remove “Gangster” from this Wikipedia page….he was a rapper and in a gang…..but he was not a “gangster”. It’s disrespectful to history and actual true gangsters. 206.125.156.160 (talk) 14:01, 16 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Odd request, not done. It's sourced. Alyo (chat·edits) 19:12, 25 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Grammatical Error

Durk was arrested in Florida where is was staying. Should be where he was staying.Burgerking2135737 (talk) 03:10, 26 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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REMOVE "Rapper Lil Durk was arrested for Murder-for-hire with 5 other men for the death of Bennett. Durk was arrested in Florida where is was staying and Bennett and Durk had beef in the past and Durk took his mugshot at the Broward County Jail in Florida." under section "Death"

This information is not factual, not cited, and not grammatically correct. Lil Durk, an associate of King Von, was arrested in October 2024 for hiring a hitman to kill Quando Rondo. King Von died in 2020. https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2024/10/25/lil-durk-arrest/ Phregoli (talk) 10:55, 26 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Already done FifthFive (talk) 05:42, 27 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Mural Gone

The mural mentioned in the 'Remembrance' section has been painted over/removed as of 15th November 2024 103.252.202.201 (talk) 08:44, 16 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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King von was not signed to OTF 71.251.62.9 (talk) 08:32, 17 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. —Sirdog (talk) 08:50, 17 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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[2] "King Von Reportedly Killed By Atlanta Police". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 6 November 2020.

[3] "Rapper King Von Shot and Killed in Atlanta". TMZ. Retrieved 6 November 2020.

[4] McBride, Jessica (November 6, 2020). "King Von Dead After Being Shot in Atlanta Nightclub Shooting: Reports". Heavy.com. Retrieved November 6, 2020.

[5] "King Von Reportedly Died After Being Involved In A Shooting In ATL". Hot97. 2020-11-06. Retrieved 2020-11-06.

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