The "O" is for Odee Perry who, in 2011, was gunned down on the block by a 17-year-old female assassin named Gakirah Barnes. She soon met her violent end not far from the block.

King Von was shot to death outside an Atlanta hookah lounge in November 2020, a week after he released his debut album, “Welcome to O’Block,” which peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 chart.

The indictment alleges the O-Block gang, which is headquartered in and around the Parkway Gardens public housing complex at 64th Street and King Drive, publicly claimed responsibility for acts of ...

He insisted O Block isn’t a gang faction, and hammered at the fact that no one accused Roberson of being a member. He also claimed his client’s drug dealing had nothing to do with the faction.

The Block O jersey represents Ohio State since it physically looks like a block letter “O.” But the Buckeyes also use it to commemorate Bill Willis. As an edge rusher and offensive lineman ...

Prosecutors have said King Von, an O Block-affiliated rapper, put a bounty on Weekly’s head after the release of the diss track. King Von, whose real name was Dayquan Bennett, was shot to death ...

The larger-scale project at O’Block, however, would likely not be complete until 2027. District Solicitor Dayne Dice said Plum would continue to accept public comment about the addition for 30 ...

Block “O” will also partner with the Student-Alumni Council and Ohio Staters to hold a rivalry rally at the Ohio Union Nov. 21. “It’s kind of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for people ...