Who is Lul Tim? Inside his life, career, and legal battles
I didn't know it was him (King Von)...I didn't know whether he was dead or alive, I was just trying to make sure Quando (Quando Rondo) was good.
Lul Tim recalled the fateful incident that saw him shot in the stomach during a shootout that killed rapper King Von on 6 November 2020. He was charged as the prime suspect in Von's murder and arrested the next day. Shortly after Tim was taken into custody, the Georgia Bureau of Investigations said it had closed Von's murder case. So, who is Lul Tim and where is he now?
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Key takeaways
- Lul Tim's real name is Timothy Leeks.
- He became famous after he was charged with the murder of rapper King Von in 2020.
- Tim was out of jail on bail in 2021 and got the murder charges completely dropped in 2023.
- It is alleged that there was not enough proof to convict and that the shooting may have been self-defence.
Lul Tim's profile summary
| Birth name | Timothy Leeks |
| commonly known as | Lul Tim |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of birth | 1 September 1998 |
| Lul Tim's age | 27 years (as of 2025) |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Place of birth | Savannah, Georgia, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Children | 1 (Daughter) |
| Height in feet | 5' 11" |
| Height in centimetres | 183 |
| Weight in pounds | 170 |
| Profession | Rapper |
| Net worth | $50,000 |
| Social Media | X(Twitter)Instagram |
Lul Tim's biography
Tim was barely popular before the shooting incident outside Monaco Hookah Lounge in Atlanta, Georgia on 6 November 2020. This led to the death of the famous rapper King Von. Lul Tim was then arrested and charged with the murder the next day.
What is Lul Tim's real name?
His real name is Timothy Leeks.
What is Lul Tim's age?
The American rapper is 27 years old as of 2025. He was born on 1 September 1998.
Where is Lul Tim, the rapper from?
He was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, USA. His citizenship is American, and he is African-American. So far, not much is known about Lul Tim's family, early years, parents or siblings.
The rapper schooled in Jenkins High School, where he graduated in 2016. He played on the varsity team in high school before becoming famous.
Tim played football as a child and has ties with musician Quando Rondo. In 2021, he released the song Off The List.
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Lul Tim's shooting incident
Lul was the prime suspect in the fatal shooting of the well-known American rapper King Von on 6 November 2020. Prosecutors alleged that Lul shot Von causing his death outside the Monaco Hookah Lounge in Atlanta, Georgia.
He was arrested for the shooting the next day and stayed in jail for over a year. The incident had gotten Timothy Leeks shot in the stomach and also injured other members of his and Quando Rondo's team. Quando Rondo is a rapper Lul Tim's close friend.
In 2021, Quando bailed out Tim with a $100,000 bond while he was charged with one count of murder. The state of Georgia considers murder "non-bondable" however, Timothy was able to appeal to a Superior Court and was granted the option of a bond.
Police had initially closed the case after arresting Lul Tim for King Von's murder in 2020.
Dismissal of the murder charges
On 20 August 2023, Timothy Leek's lawyer released a statement unexpectedly disclosing that all of the rapper's charges had been dismissed. The statement read,
The case against Mr. Leeks was dismissed prior to ever being indicted.
Lul Tim had been cleared of all his murder charge before trial began.
Due to the police closing the case after Lul Tim's arrest in 2020, resolution to King Von's murder remained at a standstill. There has not been enough information offered to public however, Lul Tim's interview on VladTV, it seems like King Von might have started the shooting.
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Essentially, Lul Tim and Quando Rondo reportedly shot back in self-defense which might explain why his charges were dropped.
During his interview with DJ Akademics, Quando explained that any issues with King Von could have been settled through music instead of alleged violence.
At the end of the day, all this bullsh*t that we talkin' about is st*pid sh*t that could have been handled a totally different way. It could have been to the point that a song and three or four million dollars could have came out this sh*t.
Lul Tim on the other was protecting his friend and brother, Quando Rondo and hardly even knew it was the famous rapper King Von he was shooting back at. At least according to his interview on DJ Vlad where he said,
In my mind, I was just protecting my brother (Quando Rondo)...I was like d*mn, if bro (King Von) ain't did that stupid sh*t last, his a** still would have been alive.
Is Lul Tim still alive?
Suspicions of Lul Tim's death arose because he was one of the casualties in the shootout that killed King Von. He was shot twice; once through the hip and another shot went clean through his gluteus maximus.
He was bleeding out as he was driving to the hospital with Quando Rondo after fleeing the shooting scene when the local police joined in. He says the hospital admitted him and treated him which saved his life. He was hospitalized for two weeks before his transfer to jail.
However, he had to use a colostomy bag for over a year and a half because part of his intestines had been severed. He was in the bag while in prison.
Some speculations arose that the rapper was killed in retaliation to King Von's death by gunfire. However, he later posted several Instagram stories confirming he is well.
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Who is Lul Tim's girlfriend?
The rapper seems to be dating the mother of his daughter who remains unnamed. He has not shared her photos or confirmed who he is dating.
Does Lul Tim have children?
Yes. the rapper has one daughter born on 11 May 2024. He named her Nyla R Leeks as per the Instagram post he shared celebrating her birth.
Lul Tim's net worth
There are no reliable sources on the rapper's net worth. Since he left the prison and his charges dismissed, he has been engaged in various endeavours that could be earning him a considerable sum.
How tall is Lul Timmy?
The musical artist stands 5 feet and 11 inches tall and weighs approximately 170 pounds. He has dark brown eyes and black hair.
What is Lul Tim's Instagram?
Tim's Instagram handle is @lul_timm3. His Instagram account boasts over 360k followers as of 2025. He is active and posts himself and his baby daughter often.
Who is Lul Tim to Quando Rondo?
Lul Tim a friend to Quando Rondo. He refers to Quando as "little brother" and regards him well. It is why he allegedly started shooting when he saw Quando Rondo getting attacked by King Von and his crew. The two popular rappers consider each other family.
Where is Lul Tim now?
Lul Tim lives in Georgia USA with his daughter and alleged girlfriend. Although he does not share much about his girlfriend, he recently released a documentary on the shooting incident titled Scarred for Life.
Timothy Leeks, better known by his stage name Lul Tim, is a rapper from Savannah, Georgia, neighbourhood of OTM/JumpOutGang. He is well known for allegedly orchestrating the murder of King Von (O'Block) and for being good friends with Quando Rondo.
Briefly.co.za recently published an article about King Von’s siblings. King Von was an American rapper affiliated with the Black Disciples gang. His debut studio album, Welcome to O’Block, peaked at number five on the Billboard 200.
With this popularity, details about his personal life, including his family background, were constantly subject to public scrutiny. What do you know about King Von’s siblings? Here is a look into his family background.
Source: Briefly News
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