Street
o'block
What does o'block mean?
A stretch of Parkway Gardens on Chicago's South Side — one of the most documented blocks in rap history. Home turf for Lil Durk and the late King Von, who turned it into the backdrop for half a decade of drill music. The 'O' is for Odee.
"Half the album is shot on O'Block."
Origin
Named in memory of Odee Perry, a Black Disciples member shot and killed there in 2011. The block became central to the drill scene via Lil Durk, King Von, and the wider Only the Family/BD set.
Frequently asked questions
What is O'Block?
O'Block is the 6400 block of S King Drive in Parkway Gardens, Chicago — the set associated with King Von and Lil Durk.
How do you use O'Block in a sentence?
"He grew up on O'Block and never let anyone forget it."
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