War (King Von song)
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| Single by King Von | ||||
| from the album What It Means to Be King | ||||
| Released | March 2, 2022 | |||
| Genre | Drill | |||
| Length | 2:40 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Chopsquad DJ | |||
| King Von singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "King Von - War (Official Lyric Video)" on YouTube | ||||
"War" is a posthumously released song by American rapper King Von, released on March 2, 2022, as the third single from his second studio album What It Means to Be King (2022). The song was produced by Chopsquad DJ.
Background[edit]
King Von previewed the song in 2020 on Instagram Live, before his murder later that year. The song gained traction via the social platform TikTok as well.[1] It was posthumously released on March 2, 2022. The song finds King Von rapping about his lifestyle on the streets, involving being ready and dealing with his enemies.[2][3][4]
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| Global 200 (Billboard)[5] | 195 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 73 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 23 |
References[edit]
- ^ Saponara, Michael (2022-03-02). "King Von Releases Menacing 'War' Single Ahead of Posthumous Album". HipHopDX.
- ^ Cummings-Grady, Mackenzie (March 2, 2022). "Listen to King Von's New Posthumous Single "War"". Complex.
- ^ Powell, Jon (March 2, 2022). "Listen to King Von's latest single "War"". Revolt.
- ^ Degrazia, Leah (March 3, 2022). "Late Chicago Rapper King Von Ruminates On His Violent Lifestyle On New Song "War"". Genius.
- ^ "King Von Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ "King Von Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ "King Von Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 18, 2022.