The leaking of King Von’s autopsy photo sparked outrage from his family and fans.
The death of rapper King Von has left fans, friends, and family mourning, and the pain intensified after a graphic autopsy photo of the star was leaked online.
The disturbing breach of privacy quickly drew public attention and condemnation. Von’s sister, Kayla B., took to social media to hold the mortuary accountable and demand action against the individual responsible for sharing the photo.
Von was fatally shot outside the Monaco Hookah Bar in Atlanta on Friday, November 6. Nearly three days after the shooting, the graphic autopsy image surfaced online, prompting his sister to publicly identify and call out the alleged leaker.
“THIS THE SICK MFER THAT POSTED MY BROTHER PICTURES!!!” Kayla B. wrote.
“HE WORK[S] AT THE AIPORT MORTUARY. HIS WHOLE JOB KNOW[S] HE DID THE SHIT, BUT THEY TR[Y]NA PROTECT HIM!!! WE NEED HIM FIRED NOW!!!!”
The leak has added a painful layer to the tragedy, as Von’s family continues to cope with the sudden loss of the rapper, who was known for his music and dedication to his craft.
Addressing False Allegations Regarding King Von’s Autopsy Photo
In the wake of Von’s death, his manager, Track, also responded to rumors that the rapper’s friends had abandoned him during the shooting, contributing to his fatal injuries.
“I was there [a]n[d] got shot behind this. Y’all stop blaming people. Y’all don’t even know what happen or who was involved. Y’all see one camera angle and think y’all figured it out,” Track said.
His statement aimed to clarify the events and prevent misinformation from spreading, as speculation about the circumstances of Von’s death circulated online.
Shooting Incident Details
King Von was among six people shot during the incident at the Atlanta nightclub, with two fatalities reported. Initial reports indicated that Von was in critical condition following the shooting, and he later succumbed to his injuries.
The alleged shooter, Timothy Leeks, was taken into police custody and charged with murder, marking a significant development in the ongoing investigation.
Authorities continue to review the case as more details emerge, but the death of Von has already had a profound impact on the hip-hop community and his supporters.
Legacy and Family Security
Despite his untimely death, Von’s manager Track highlighted that the rapper’s financial foresight and ownership of his music rights would ensure his family is taken care of.
Speaking with DJ Akademiks, Track explained that Von owned his masters and publishing, which will provide long-term security for his loved ones.
“His family will be good for the rest of they life,” Track said.
Von’s ability to retain ownership of his music has been praised as a strategic move, reflecting the rapper’s business acumen in addition to his artistic talent.
As fans continue to grieve, the focus remains on honoring King Von’s music and legacy while the investigation into his death and the mortuary leak continues.
