November 6, 2025 — exactly five years after the death of rapper King Von — a new wave of tension exploded across the hip-hop world, especially between O-Block and the artists connected to NBA YoungBoy. Everything escalated from a TikTok video posted by Lil Tim, where he rapped along to several heavily disrespectful lines from NBA YoungBoy’s freestyle Zero IQ — lines that directly referenced Von’s death.

The fact that Lil Tim — the man who pulled the trigger on King Von in 2020 — appeared on camera repeating, “Who popped that boy? I’m him,” on the exact anniversary of the incident sent the internet into chaos. Within hours, the video gained millions of views and became the center of a rapidly intensifying conflict.

Background: From the 2020 Shooting to a 5-Year Cycle of Tension

To understand why a single TikTok could ignite a storm, we need to look back at November 6, 2020.
That night, King Von — one of the rising stars of Chicago drill music — was shot and killed outside the Monaco Hookah Lounge in Atlanta. The shooter was Lil Tim, a close friend of Quando Rondo. Tim claimed he acted in self-defense to protect Quando during a sudden altercation. After investigation, the court accepted the claim and chose not to prosecute.

But to O-Block, to Von’s fans, and to the Chicago community, the court’s decision didn’t erase the pain or end the animosity. Von wasn’t just another rapper — he was seen as a leader, a symbol, someone who carried the weight of his neighborhood’s hopes.

In the five years that followed, NBA YoungBoy and O-Block exchanged countless subliminal messages through music and social media. There was no direct violence after the incident, but the hostility simmered quietly — waiting for a spark.

Lil Tim’s TikTok was that spark.

Lil Tim — From Unknown Friend to Controversial Figure

What made the situation worse wasn’t just the TikTok, but the way Lil Tim has carried himself since the shooting.

Before Von’s death, Tim was practically unknown outside of Savannah. His identity was tied solely to being Quando Rondo’s close friend. But after the Atlanta incident, Tim began appearing alongside NBA YoungBoy — something that had never happened before.

To many O-Block members, this was a red flag. They felt Tim was using Von’s death as a “face card” — a borrowed form of credibility — to attach himself to YoungBoy’s image and build a reputation he never had.

Muna Ikey, one of the most outspoken figures from O-Block, responded fiercely. In an interview spreading widely online, he stated:

He had never seen Lil Tim with YoungBoy before the King Von situation.

Tim is using the incident to seem tougher and stay relevant.

Tim is acting like a street legend even though he wasn’t a street figure before this.

Ikey emphasized that the Atlanta incident had been shaped in the media to make Tim look like a hero, while O-Block saw it as a far more complicated situation — and one where Tim simply “got lucky.”

The TikTok Posted on November 6, 2025: Coincidence or Calculated Provocation?

What made the video even more shocking was the timing.
Lil Tim posted it on November 6, 2025 — the 5-year anniversary of King Von’s death — and the very same day Tim’s grandfather passed away.

This created two opposing reactions online:

Von’s supporters claimed it was karma, spiritual justice, or “Von reaching out from beyond.”

Tim’s supporters argued it was pure coincidence and the internet was overreacting.

Regardless of belief, the timing was undeniably sensitive. Posting disrespectful lyrics on such a date only accelerated the escalation.

O-Block and the Drill Community Respond

Immediately after the TikTok appeared, O-Block members began posting messages such as:

“Long live Von.”

“We didn’t forget anything.”

“Justice is coming.”

Some posts were cryptic, others openly confrontational. Rappers outside O-Block — even those previously on opposite sides of Chicago’s internal feuds, such as affiliates of FBG Duck — stepped forward to denounce Tim’s behavior.

The situation grew so tense that multiple venues reportedly canceled upcoming NBA YoungBoy shows due to safety concerns.

YoungBoy’s Silence — and Influence

Although NBA YoungBoy has not publicly commented on the TikTok, sources say he has increased security for his team.
YB is undoubtedly aware of how fragile the situation is. With a long-standing feud between him and Lil Durk, any reckless move could lead to real-life consequences.

The Never-Ending Cycle: When Music and Violence Collide

This incident highlights a deeper issue in the world of drill and street rap — the dangerous overlap between music, ego, and real-life gang culture.

King Von died at 26 — a young talent who might have changed his life had he fully escaped street politics. Lil Tim acted instinctively to protect his friend, but now carries a lifelong burden as the man responsible for Von’s death. O-Block feels a responsibility to protect Von’s legacy.

All of these are pieces in a much bigger cycle — one fueled by poverty, trauma, loyalty, and a culture that often glorifies violence.

The TikTok isn’t “just another diss video.”
It reflects the reality that:

social media is accelerating conflicts faster than ever,

violence is being normalized among young fans,

and real-life danger is being turned into online entertainment.

Conclusion

Lil Tim’s TikTok wasn’t simply careless — it reopened one of the deepest wounds in modern hip-hop.
It heightened tensions more than at any point since 2020, and many fear that it might trigger a new wave of retaliation.

Whether the November 6 coincidences are chance or something more spiritual is up to individual belief.
But what’s undeniable is this:

The conflict between the two sides shows no signs of ending. And with emotions at an all-time high, even a small misstep could push things past the point of no return.

The hope, for the sake of everyone involved, is that this situation does not escalate into yet another tragedy in a culture already burdened with too many fallen young artists.