The Chopsquad DJ Interview: Losing King Von, Getting his Name from Chief Keef & More

Chopsquad talks about his upbringing, being adopted, beating the odds of living his dreams while most his childhood friends are gone, starting as a ghost producer, now leading his own career and recalls his last conversation with Von the day he passed.
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0:51 Started in the game since he was 18 years old, started as a ghost producer for Young Chop 2:00 Didn't think making beats was a profession when he started 3:12 Chopsquad was actually adopted at 13 years old, was homeless, been around.. 4:05 How music shaped his life playing piano, led to making beats 6:12 First beat he remade to practice was an old Soulja Boy song: "He made me realize this can be real" 7:54 He thought he was going to end up like his peers: "Ain't nobody got no money for college" 9:55 How he was introduced to Young Chop by Benjamin Funkman, a neighborhood mentor 11:52 Young Chop's brother solidified the connection + Chopsquad going to the Chop house every weekend 14:14 How the whole family and squad is geared the same way and ready to defend each other at all times 16:44 The number one goal Chopsquad had was to get his music out before anything 17:25 Being in the background for a while and slowly put himself out to be in the front 18:29 When he actually started to get paid and being very close to Young Chop and his Mom 20:02 His relationship with Chief Keef really opened the largest doors 21:11 Relationship with Durk caused a mild divide with him and Young Chop: "Chop didn't really like when Keef started to call me directly" 22:21 Chief Keef solidified Chopsquad's name and his brand 23:05 Flying to LA to work with Chief Keef in 2014 and how Keef gave Chopsquad his name 23:51 Doing 7 songs on Chief Keef's "Sorry 4 the Weight" project 25:06 Being thankful that Young Chop allowed him to be in a great situation 28:20 The evolution of working with Keef in 2014 to now where he doesn't have to worry about his next meal 29:18 Teaching Chief Keef how to make beats 30:31 Chief Keef actually enjoys being self sufficient so he doesn't rely on other people 34:28 Same for Chopsquad who can actually work way faster by being self sufficient 35:25 Being focus on the creativity now 35:45 Making sure his name holds weight now that he can focus on the quality of the music 36:22 Learning individualism from Chief Keef and was content to be a ghost producer at first 36:58 "All my childhood friends been gone, it's hard to see my future" 38:31 "I'm trying to make it hard to duplicate my sound" 39:54 Growth in your creative process: "People get comfortable and stay stagnant" 40:45 People whispering that Durk was over a couple years ago 41:51 "Durk is considered the new Future" 43:35 Losing King Von and how he met Von before he started rappin 45:45 Asking Von to be serious about it before he sent any more beats: "If you want me to help you, you have to listen to everything I say!" 47:40 The way they worked together, sending each other voice memos, and making tracks from scratch 49:52 Playing voice memos from King Von and how they build tracks together 50:45 Recording from Von's kitchen while on house arrest 53:08 Chopsquad is devastated that Von ain't here to live his dreams 53:47 Von wanting to stay on FaceTime with Chopsquad all the time lol 56:01 Von couldn't make money on house arrest and how he showed the same love back to Chopsquad when he was in position to do so 57:25 Chposqad didn't ask for money for producing Von's first project and he showed his appreciation to make sure Chopsquad was good when he got in position 59:11 Von was so loyal, he didn't want to work with other producers for a long time 1:00:27 Only a handful of artists: Swae Lee, Trippie, 21 Savage, Lil Baby, Moneybaggyo REALLY F with Von before he got big 1:01:56 Why "Welcome to O'Block" is one of the hardest Chicago project in a long time and Chopsquad A&R and Executive Produced 1:03:33 How he shaped Von's sound from the jump 1:04:44 His last conversation with Von the day he passed: "Give me a year and I'll make you a star, then he said he'd call me back after the show..." 1:05:50 Chopsquad is mad at Von for not being here anymore: "That sh** hurts" 1:06:35 "I know him, I know he was reckless, he fights a lot" 1:07:14 "He put his life on hold to focus on music" + Von being one of the few who gave the same amount of love back to Chopsquad 1:07:55 "I was King and he was Von, that's how close we were!" 1:09:39 Von never really left the street behind but was happy he wasn't in jail 1:11:26 Telling Von to stop mentioning the streets in his music, thinking he could change a couple words so it doesn't sound too realistic 1:12:51 Bringing heat to school when he was 13 1:16:28 Von's wish was to fix Chopsquad relationship with Tee Grizzly 1:18:43 Relationship are more important than music 1:21:22 Currently working with Tee Grizzly and Fetty Wap 1:22:39 Building with real genuine people like Von 1:24:30 Cooking beats on the spot and sending directly to the artists phones so there's no leaks 1:27:03 Chopsquad wants to be remembered as a genuine hard working person who came from nothing and made it happen, who pioneered from drill to melody 1:28:50 Keep pushing the artists he works with through their dedication and consistency, who built their passion to a career 1:29:25 Chopsquad working with Nelly?

[@jcliberated]

@@broaderocean5274 yo

[@kendallobarrie8974]

🔥🔥

[@fresh2def23231]

Von was killing people..let's stop acting like he was a good guy...fuck von rip Duck

[@Kavon_Lewis]

@@fresh2def23231 get yo goofy ass on

[@fresh2def23231]

@@Kavon_Lewis ya momma a goofy

[@cloutchasers4109]

Those King Von voice notes were so dope, ain’t seen anyone do that before in an interview

[@younggoat9518]

One of a kind a generational talent taken frm us 😪🙏🏾

[@mass_stay_tapped_in528]

@@younggoat9518 Facts... LONG LIVE KING VON

[@kwesibeyete3597]

He’s got relics in those voice notes

[@Whoisbigsal]

for him to sit back and be a ghost producer and say he wasnt gettin nothing for a little bit is amazing. he aint get in his feelings. he aint cut ties and try and call anyone out for it. he sat back and waited his turn. glad it all worked out for him in the end honestly. proud of dude.

[@Luna-ig2pl]

He mad humble too it’s crazy

[@kingponche]

Adam going crazy with the interviews 💪🏽

[@jhc577]

some great interviews as of late

[@lovecreation9835]

He has the best interviews right now.

[@thaplug9898]

Facts

[@allforgreatness9883]

Fuckin vlad ass up wit this content lol

[@cityoftrees9953]

I was goin post this. Nigga got billy on the interview

[@ahmirducane9976]

“DJ ON THE BEAT SO ITS A BANGER” 🔥

[@Andrew-qi4bu]

That’s him? lol

[@kidfilthy]

@@Andrew-qi4bu yes. He produced Trippie song Topanga 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@KrayzieMurda]

@@Andrew-qi4bu Yee

[@maxredpain5582]

Bruh 🤦🏾‍♂️ I feel so stupid iv been getting him angry young chop mixed up all these years 😂 rahhh

[@jayesavv8502]

That's his tag ?

[@ultimategohan1551]

Dis dude likeable fr no wonder people probably felt he was non threatening dude chill as hell.

[@swankwts1483]

Facts he seem hella generous

[@rogerdoger7072]

Yea, you can tell he's a genuine person. No snake, funny, or fake vibes from him, gotta respect that

[@kiggss]

Facts niggas try beef wit him they just wanna be heard

[@dongreene7235]

I wish I had a personality like that not a extract clone like him but my own version with similarities that would make me a likeable person

[@warsawcat2041]

@@dongreene7235 you can always change my man, find new hobbies, find people with the same interest.

[@lg3va895]

I feel for Chop on some real shit. Von meant a lot to him, shit really be sad when you hear all of the stories behind the music. Damn 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@shenellrichardson4936]

Same 😢

[@kingakfortyseven3852]

Na Frfr shit blows my mind

[@BurgBoy7]

DJ having those von voice memos on his phone is crazy. I know he just sit down and listen to them sometimes to reminisce.

[@prodbyshinn]

This man Chop is a musical genius, don’t ever forget that.

[@jplotto3134]

No capp

[@4EvurPosters]

This Not chop

[@jplotto3134]

@Honzy 999 if this was the early 2000s 🙄🤣 weezy a og doe. So don't act like I'm dissing.

[@Jaykurosakii]

ChopSquad*

[@Jaykurosakii]

@Honzy 999 I never heard of you either

[@northcashhh]

I can tell he genuinely loved Von

[@deeepthreees5940]

This felt like a therapy session that this man needed. Incredible stuff Adam.

[@Handyman123100]

Bro not a DJ he’s a real producer like a actual producer. You got guys that will just push record. You got guys that will actually make the art come to life. Bro got the gift🏆. He gonna keep shining because his hearts in it💯

[@mayhemcbs]

I think this is one of the most honest,and detailed interviews No Jumper has ever done.Him and King Von's friendship made history.

[@e30sdontrun86]

Damn this guys story is so wild. Really inspiring.

[@youngtobbie1433]

Frfr

[@1maliksalim]

A Dp Beats Interview would be legendary

[@Brandonn_fit]

facts

[@galaxyonthebeat6623]

Exactly

[@JayDineroBandz]

Dp ona beat 🔥

[@superslattyy]

Yes he needs to make it happen

[@jayesavv8502]

Mos definitely 🙏🙏🙏

[@diligent8356]

One of the best producers in the Game No Cap 🧢

[@clouds5927]

Big Factsooo! 🔥

[@DonVision]

Damn , No Jumper Been Killing The Interview Game Lately.

[@TrapaneseBeats]

I appreciate DJ for giving Soulja Boy credit . He really made it possible to show the beats on FL demo version & taking off first. d People made fun of me cause I said he was my favorite back in the day but look at the producers nowadays. I TOLD EM !!! GIVE SOULJA HIS FLOWERS !!!!!

[@austindizzle33]

When he was talking about downloading like a 50 Cent song from limewire and it was actually Crank Dat I felt that hahahah

[@KAYOSFE]

This one of your best interviews I ain’t think it was gon be this interesting

[@quintonjoseph7927]

Cuz most ppl have to be asked questions. This was an actual conversation. He didnt even have to really interview him.

[@Ty-J_250]

Fr

[@bosslady0423]

I remember seeing a video of this guy crying after King Von died and I was like ..who is this dude? Now I know! Great interview 👍 DJ chopsquad is a very intelligent and wise man! Much Respect ! LLKINGVON 🙏🙏

[@kylew2682]

Yup

[@JahnavieVaahid]

Finally a decent fucking interview actually worth watching

[@jmtpokes]

The interviews been crazy lately no lie 🎩🌟👑

[@rochechitown]

Chopsquad DJ is so humble and appreciative, that's why he's blessed by the best... He kept working hard and staying positive. I'm glad he's getting what he deserves financially. The interviewer is really good at being genuine and engaging from beginning to end. Very theraputic to watch, inspires me to do better and make sure the contracts and business is right... this business will for sure take advantage of the good talented people out here.

[@user-yy8um2vc8e]

Chopsquad a smart brother. What he said around 37:00 really touched me.

[@LeonR97]

Same dawg

[@CJA247]

Can't lie bruh those voices memos gave me chills...... very eerie (in a good way). Respect

[@Ty-J_250]

Crazy bro

[@jsavage4382]

LONG LIVE GRANDSON🕊🕊

[@grapec10]

Went to high school with this guy. To say I’m proud is an understatement

[@omegadripexclusives]

I gotta say he’s the most heartfelt story telling about Von that I’ve seen outta his camp 💯💯

[@sillygoose9995]

We need that sosa interview.

[@IgotJoshsYTchannelTerminated]

facts

[@Jack-mo8ww]

I Got Josh’s YT channel terminated he got an interview with kerwin frost

[@IgotJoshsYTchannelTerminated]

@@Jack-mo8ww thats old ssf tho

[@Jack-mo8ww]

I Got Josh’s YT channel terminated 1 year n half isnt that bad

[@IgotJoshsYTchannelTerminated]

@@Jack-mo8ww i seen it that interview first few minutes it came out its old asf now. I wanna see Adam and Sosa. Sosa knows adam too so he would be comfortable

[@abioladiana4445]

this was one of the best interviews

[@Donavelo]

He's one of the best I've seen on the keys no cap

[@sfreshboyswag8847]

Bro this nigga is a genius I swear that’s the type of producers the music industry needs chopsquaddj been my favorite producer💯🎹we gon work one day💯💯

[@polluxcastor8429]

He rare as hell fr, real and chill. Still humble. Very respectable. Truly from nothing to something and not just money

[@STG_Dou6l3_9]

This one of No Jumpers interviews I enjoyed the most. I'm inspired by the producer and his relationship wit Von was magic frm wat I head frm him.

[@mac7114]

Legendary interviews!! Chop shine such a great light on Von and who he was outside of his troubles. Mad respect

[@luispeazy3440]

This a dope interview

[@JayyBanks]

“Chopsquad DJ on the beat man it’s a banger” - Lil Durk Voice

[@donaldduck8874]

Chopsquad DJ real parents watching this like “shit”🤦🏽

[@gus3970]

im dead hahahahhahaha

[@sienkbeats3336]

They def hit them up for some money

[@isitslicktho]

they still talk lol

[@donaldduck8874]

@@isitslicktho lmao

[@4EvurPosters]

His name DJ not chopsuad

[@_emenace7579]

Damn humble dude, Young Chop should have gave him his royalties and points to the records tho

[@MILLIONDOLLARWAYS]

FACTS..!!!!

[@dv2033]

Young chop a bitch

[@scirazzbrehh]

this is amazing interview I didnt want it to end

[@derrelbumpus3350]

“I’m so used to people being temporary, it’s hard for me to see my future” damn, that’s hard bro

[@truthspoken1493]

I be love when somebody who made it explains the whole grind without any shortcuts in the story, it makes your dreams feel more attainable 💯

[@khaotic81]

Chopsquad glasses make his eyes look like a Mii character.

[@sirkareem]

I hope this comment blows up cause i'm in tears

[@chrisclincy2010]

The brown tint with reflection lol

[@jamez2fly92]

Lol I've peeped that on his live. At first I'm like is this man human or a dam lizard fuck is going on 😅😭😁

[@im2alias202]

Da hell is Mii

[@4EvurPosters]

Dj*

[@seanq9884]

We need more producer interviews bro. They’re really the genius’s behind the music.

[@AlexGoGetta116]

Needed this interview finally a producer 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@stereoheartsrnb]

Anyone know which beats he ghost produced for Young Chop?

[@MysteryMan245]

All after I don’t like

[@turnmeupdan1]

he made hopeless romantic

[@najjimohammad9124]

@@MysteryMan245 You made this up lmao

[@NumbaOne]

At this point it really seem like young chop only did like 2 beats lol jonny may cash and dj backs must hurt.

[@Ty-J_250]

@Sarem fr

[@drefuego415]

Chopsquad is the type of producer rappers need you can tell he a real genuine dude 💯🐐

[@bonafideg-topic]

This a dope interview, being able to hear how much of a genuine person Von really was 🙏🏾

[@longlivequono7119]

vlad punching the air 😂😂😂

[@Illusionsdnan]

😂

[@lovecreation9835]

😂😂😂

[@Dercudez]

Not necessarily. Track did an interview with Adam and then Vlad got an interview with him after

[@killedyoass6710]

vlad did get that bibby interview tho

[@LeonR97]

@@killedyoass6710 facts😂

[@lavishthe1]

Best interview you've ever had

[@kingnyn]

Adam: Shortie know I kill people Chop: Yup...🙂 Adam: Real people.. Chop: Yup...🙂

[@jayesavv8502]

Lmfaooo Forrealll

[@jon_ovo3653]

😂😂😂😂💯

[@rawmaterial9679]

more interviews like this! producers deserve to tell their story

[@uncutt_talktv]

This was a really great interview. Chopsound DJ Is a REAL 1!

[@rogerdoger7072]

This was surprisingly a great interview... Never really heard of this guy but quite familiar with the "DJ on the beat so you know that its a banger!" on many of Vons songs... On a side note, it's a complete tragedy how much insane talent dies in Chicago before they really hit their peak! RIP Von, RIP Duck, RIP Pappy and countless others...

[@JuliganNation]

This is a dope ass interview.....learned a lot about this man today......wish him all the success 💪🏽

[@RodMzi]

Thanks Adam for finally starting to give Chicago some light

[@damegulley]

This was a legendary one ☝🏾

[@omgitslyle]

You on a roll for real. As someone who’s been watching since the larry june , lil yachty, Jackie chain interviews, you getting back in your bag for sure. This interview is A1 as it gets👏

[@xavierc1249]

I appreciate he King Von stories and insight on how came up behind the scenes .This was a good interview Adam ,am glad you let him talk and keep him engaged.

[@luckymike4163]

Finally something about von that is not about violence

[@ezilla5523]

This was 1 off the dopest interviews I seen in a min! Chop is the truth!! DJ ON THE BEAT SO ITS A BANGER!

[@darraghobrien8587]

This was a great interview bruh

[@ChicaGorilla312]

I'm Ballin An Athlete But Got No Jumper. Slowly but surely becoming the best KZbin channel.

[@cityoftrees9953]

“How can somebody be this real!”

[@shenellrichardson4936]

It’s crazy

[@danterodman7259]

Great interview! Not only has he created amazing songs but seems like a great dude. Love to see it. This is a guy you want to win for sure

[@trustme2061]

Great interview adam keep them coming your growth is amazing !!!

[@keepingupwithlamarjackson5831]

Damn I can feel everything he said about Von. You could tell he was a genuine dude fr

[@ryanmitchell7217]

Dope interview.. chopsquad is a real genuine dude

[@maayan460]

I'm so thankful for Chop and everything he produced, especially his work with Von🐐

[@tr3llo165]

I fw this interview 💯

[@tyshonsmith6018]

Dude seem like a great person I fuck with him, his energy authentic!

[@kingricodripbandztv4319]

Damn son ion even gone cap yall I shed a tear listening to son speak on von. Beverly you could see how official he was. Even if you weren't a fan you were still effected by his passing,but the craziest thing to me is everybody speak decent about von and they say they the same shi nd I kno its true beloved will b missed dearly💯🙏🏽✌🏽

[@thelifeofdru]

u been snappin wit the chicago related interviews bro

[@Hitaka32]

That last convo with von story makes me wanna cry so bad

[@jaredrast]

i've been watching this dude since 8tmg times, this the first celebrity or producer whatever u wanna call it i seen from bottom to the top!! respect DJ! i remember this dude posting on insta when he got his first car, it was a dodge if im not mistaken! Salute to this man

[@MoneyOverBitches662]

adam was actually listening & cared 😂

[@Ty-rj7mc]

He's so humble and grateful 👐

[@Mrtell22]

This one of the best interviews I seen from a background of the drill era point of view

[@cmz5847]

Sorry 4 the Weight was so fire😭🔥

[@KJ-rm8lv]

Top 3 sosa

[@c.amoroso]

This dudes story is amazing

[@bigjohnson721]

I feel bad for Chop him and Von was cooking up something special Longlive Grandson

[@jaymickle7761]

Needed this interview STAY STRONG CHOP

[@VonDonP]

Let’s Go Chopsquad!

[@johndillenger6908]

Great interview. DJ keep winning and Adam thanks for this interview

[@stunnala159]

every interview dj do he be dropping gems if you pay attention 🙇🏽‍♂️

[@clouds5927]

💯🔥🔥

[@babydeep]

Dahm this was a great interview. Hard not to get emotional 🧨😔❣️

[@shomariyoung610]

My boy Adam been having banger interviews lately keep dat grind up my boy

[@blakeharvey4122]

I watched the whole yhing

[@PadishahEmperor1]

Best interview in a long time!! Rip King Von!

[@MrChiCity3]

Chop was never from O'block & never got to hang out with Keef or the Glo-Gang. Chop wasn't making the beats on his own. 17:34 Chop wasn't being honest about the money with his beat makers. Now you can see why, no one deals with him.

[@hvn_gng]

Man if it got to do with ChiCity, you fosho gon be there.

[@-j-k-92]

This one of the best interviews I've ever seen

[@ogsupreme8805]

Realist interview to date very dope content ✊🏾

[@curl08]

Wow didn’t know he was from STL, so happy to see him thrive

[@youngtobbie1433]

Man

[@st.louisking1295]

Me either but you could say he got some of his game from Chicago the way they move and talk he don't sound like he from the city

[@alliejones4518]

Be careful when you say he's from STL lol he surrounded wit BDs that are at war with a gang on a street name STL/63rd.

[@BlueThunderGaming]

This was a great interview. RIP VON

[@ceotrav9014]

great interviews as of late adam

[@lillunatikk7715]

I remember I met him before the glory he was in my auntie Stacy basement with my big cousin ttone he ain’t capping he came along way 💪🏾

[@Elj0_]

These interviews get better every week I swear. Adam growth underrated

[@Jody_Joe]

Yo this is the man that did vons beats ! Crazy. Straight fire 🔥

[@kiyawalker4215]

Loved this whole interview

[@QUiNTiNBANKS]

This is a real interview, I didn’t know him but I respect

[@uptobatentertainment]

One of the best producers making quality music! Hearing his story makes me appreciate his talent even more! Salute to you DJ 💪✅🔥

[@kamkam5537]

My favorite interview about King Von 🕊💗

[@dsupertunee9118]

One of the best interviews him and keef so inspirational