Crazy Story

"Crazy Story" is a song by American rapper King Von, released on December 6, 2018, as his debut single through Only the Family and Empire Distribution.[1] The song is considered his breakout hit,[2] and was followed by two sequels: "Crazy Story 2.0" and "Crazy Story, Pt. 3". All three singles appear on Von's mixtape Grandson, Vol. 1 (2019). The song has more than 82 million views in his YouTube official channel, plus 70 millions on WorldStarHipHop channel on YouTube as of February 2023.[3]

"Crazy Story"
Single by King Von
from the album Grandson, Vol. 1
ReleasedDecember 6, 2018
Genre
Length2:26
Label
Songwriter(s)Dayvon Bennett
Producer(s)Mac Fly
King Von singles chronology
"Problems"
(2018)		 "Crazy Story"
(2018)		 "Crazy Story (Remix)"
(2018)
Music video
"Crazy Story" on YouTube
"Crazy Story (Remix)" on YouTube
Remix cover
Cover art of the "Crazy Story 2.0" featuring Lil Durk.
Cover art of the "Crazy Story 2.0" featuring Lil Durk.

Composition and critical reception

The song finds King Von rapping about his struggle in growing up in Chicago over a drill-style instrumental. "Crazy Story" received generally positive reviews from critics.[4][5] Alphonse Pierre of Pitchfork praised Von's storytelling, especially the elements that make the story vivid.[4]

Remix

The official remix of the song is titled "Crazy Story (Remix)" or "Crazy Story 2.0" and features American rapper Lil Durk. It was released on May 3, 2019.[6]

Charts

Crazy Story 2.0
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Global 200 (Billboard)[7] 178
US Billboard Hot 100[8] 81
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] 32

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[10] 3× Platinum 3,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. "Crazy Story - Single by King Von". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 2021-01-24. Retrieved 2020-11-21.
  2. Seabrook III, Robby (March 4, 2020). "The Break Presents: King Von". XXL Mag. Archived from the original on 2020-06-17. Retrieved 2020-11-21.
  3. Wootton, John (2019-09-24). "TEST SPIN | King Von — 'Grandson, Vol. 1'". The Cornell Daily Sun. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  4. Pierre, Alphonse. "The Ones: King Von's "Crazy Story"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2020-11-21.
  5. "King Von Cemented Himself As One Of Drill's Great Storytellers On "Crazy Story"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  6. "Lil Durk Lends His OTF Certification To King Von's "Crazy Story 2.0"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  7. "King Von Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  8. "King Von Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  9. "King Von Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  10. "American single certifications – King Von – Crazy Story". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
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