The 'How King Von Was Moving In 2012 / He Was Death, Bruh' meme originates from the intense online fascination with the late Chicago rapper King Von's pre-fame history. The phrase 'He was death' gained traction on social media and YouTube documentaries as fans and former associates recounted stories of Von’s reputation on the streets of O'Block during the early 2010s. This template is often used either dramatically or ironically to describe someone who acts with extreme intensity or clinical efficiency. It captures the dark, mythologized aura of the drill music scene and has become a staple in hip-hop meme circles to describe anyone perceived as genuinely menacing or 'built different'.