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 VonOff1700 in October 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Davon D. Meeks |
| Born | April 22, 2003 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop, drill |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Labels | Signal Records (Columbia Records) |
Davon D. Meeks (born April 22, 2003), professionally known as VonOff1700, is an American recording artist. He released his debut single "Walk Down" in 2020 and his breakout single "Opps On Deck" went viral on Instagram in 2024.
Life and Career
editMeeks was born in Chicago, Illinois. He was influenced by rappers such as, Polo G, Rod Wave, Meeks began pursuing a serious rap career in 2020, after his older brother started rapping. Meeks' main goal in Hip-Hop is to, "I need to get rich as f**k to take care of my whole family and s**t, you know? But with my music, I need plaques for all my s**t. I want to have a wall full of them b***hes." Meeks has cosigns from Sexyy Red, Rod Wave and Polo G, and many others.[1]
In mid-2023, Meeks signed with Signal Records, a sub-label of Columbia Records.[1]
Career Milestones and Releases
editMeeks released two projects in 2024. On April 23, he dropped his debut project #FreeMyHoodFukYoHood*, featuring his brother BrickOff1700, Screwly G, and MAF Teeski, among others. A Bounce Out Edition followed in June, with a collaboration with G Herbo. On October 29, 2024, he released his first studio album #TurntUpNotBurntUp, featuring King Von, Lil Baby, and the controversial track "Dead N****s," which gained attention for the disrespectful lyrics.[2]
Personal Life
editMeeks has an older brother, whose identity remains private, who has been a significant influence on his music career[3]
Controversies
editIn 2024, Meeks sparked controversy when he made a statement on social media about an encounter with Sexyy Red, claiming an unusual lingering smell after their hookup. The incident went viral on social media and was widely discussed.[4]
Branding and Influence
editFashion and Public Image
editVonOff1700 often shows off his personal style through outfits posted on social media, with a notable influence on his fans and followers. His Spotify and other profiles feature images that highlight his unique fashion sense, adding to his public image and brand as an artist.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b Ech, Joey EchJoey (2024-05-10). "The Break Presents - VonOff1700". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
- ^ "VonOff1700 Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More ..." AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ Ech, Joey EchJoey (2024-05-10). "The Break Presents - VonOff1700". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ Art, Pop Culture & (2024-07-10). "Rapper VonOff1700's bizarre claim about Sexyy Red". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ "Tomorrow's Five: Luna Li, Take Van, VonOff1700, Rachel Chinouriri, and Bb trickz". How Music Charts. 2024-06-11. Retrieved 2024-11-14.