Took Her to the O
"Took Her to the O" is a song by American rapper King Von, released on February 21, 2020, as the third single from his mixtape Levon James (2020). The song was produced by Chopsquad DJ,[1] and is one of Von's most popular songs. Following his death on November 6, 2020, it peaked at number 47 on the Billboard Hot 100.[2]
"Took Her to the O" | ||||
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Single by King Von | ||||
from the album Levon James | ||||
Released | February 21, 2020 | |||
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Length | 3:14 | |||
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Producer(s) | Chopsquad DJ | |||
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"Took Her to the O" on YouTube |
Composition
The song finds King Von rapping with aggressive energy over a "sinister, piano-led drill beat".[1] He details an account about him seducing a girl and taking her to the 6400 block of South King Drive, a.k.a. "O'Block".[3] During this, Von is confronted by another man, who is heavily implied to be the real life rapper FBG Duck whom Von knew personally and was from Von's rival neighborhood and the situation turns violent.[1]
Music video
The music video was released alongside the single. In it, King Von recounts the story to his lawyer through rapping the song, with intercutting scenes from the narrative.[1] Interior shots were filmed in Los Angeles.[4]
Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] | 56 |
Global 200 (Billboard)[6] | 94 |
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[7] | 18 |
US Billboard Hot 100[8] | 47 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] | 14 |
Year-end charts
Chart (2021) | Position |
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US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 64 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[11] | 3× Platinum | 3,000,000![]() |
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References
- "King Von Tells Another Crazy Story in the Tragicomic "Took Her To The O" Video". Audible Treats. 2020-02-21. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
- "King Von Charts on Hot 100 for First Time After His Death, Led by 'Took Her to the O'". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
- "King Von Previews "LeVon James" Album With "Took Her To The O"". HotNewHipHop. 23 February 2020. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
- "King Von - Took Her To The O - Music Video @ FilmStudioLA". FilmStudioLA. 12 March 2020. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
- "King Von Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- "King Von Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
- "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 16, 2020. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- "King Von Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- "King Von Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
- "American single certifications – King Von – Took Her to the O". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 16, 2023.