Verses for KV

The verse may stop, but the flow lives on — add your voice to his legacy.

  • “Though I did not have the pleasure of knowing you well only a memory of your face, what I can l say is your sound speaks volumes. A spirit of Peace, love and integrity is all I can hear and thank God for. Blessings to those you hold dear to your heart whom you leave behind with beautiful memories.” ~Pamela P.

  • “He was a very special young man, I remember him fondly from my son and daughter.” ~Lavoria C.

  • "When I think about Keyvante I think of a shinning star because your light shined in everyone’s life that knew you, you always been that humble person so full of love and always wanting to help and make sure everyone was ok!!!! Memories of you will continue to be in our hearts!!!! You will truly be missed!!!!!!! Love you!!!!!" ~Deborah L.

  • "I remember as a sweet young boy. I met him when he came to the school in 6th grade. For the next few years, I watched him grow and mature and come to realize his true talents and purpose. He was always polite and kind. He was a sweetheart trying to find his way in middle school and finally he did. I was proud to hear that he was growing and becoming the man I knew he could be. My heart breaks that he’s gone. I’m thankful that he left his legacy of music. He was a talented, kind, creative man but in my heart he’ll always be that 6th grader. 🙏🏽❤️" ~Cynthia T-G

  • "KV!!! We love you so much! You are truly a great dad and I know nothing will keep you from making certain Kingston is Forever Great , Forever Safe. Not even your transition. The immortal the magnificent KV the great! Thank you for my beautiful grandson Kingston. He is a gentleman humble wise man just like you KV. I love you… Forever Sun" ~Kim C.

  • "Nephew , I love you so much and I'm here for you while you process this tragic news , I want you to know that your dad never stopped smiling since the day you were born , He always made sure to include you in all his music and everything he does , He always made sure to never miss a beat when it comes to you and he took pride in being your father and you changed his life . Keyvante was very funny , creative , and a family person , I will forever miss the memories at family gatherings and how he fit in with the family like we knew him for ever , Rest In Paradise My Brother from another mother you are truly gone too soon." Hyacinth C.

  • "I sat with myself on should I write something or not about you, Keyvante KV Owens a true legend. I’m so sorry that this happened to you. I know the last thing on this earth you would want to do is leave our son. Hardest shit I ever wrote, even harder to tell our son, but what I can say is Kingston was made from love and even when we didn’t see eye to eye, we understood the assignment. I will forever love you. We grew up together. You are amazing crazy thing ever. They say the greats have to go and I’m not suppose to question why. Why our son has to be that kid, I have to be that mother? For everyone it’s a day they will go back to their lives, but every birthday, Xmas, November 17, our son will ask and I will have to remind him this is now our truth. You are a great man, great father to the boys, love Kiior. What could a girl ask for. I really appreciate your mother for having you. Honestly ppl ask me what made KV so special, Taejah? The fact he love me for me, he loved all my kids like they were his own, no one left out nor behind, the fact he gave me my first experience of love consistently unconditionally through my flaws. Now who ima call, who can I confide in? My best friend my KV, The greatest alive. I’m so sorry my love that someone couldn’t turn the other cheek man. You are a lyrical genius and you know I got our son forever and a day. I guess you beat me there so save some room for me and come visit me sometimes in my dreams 😘 with all my love" ~ Taejahnique G. (Jefe mommy)

  • "I got a late gift on my 14th birthday, but it was worth the wait. Two and a half weeks later, Keyvante was born. In a family long filled with girls, his arrival was celebrated with joy and wonder. He was loved. Years later, my husband and I hosted him in Hawaii, where he kept us on our toes and taught us what it meant to make space for someone else’s world inside your own. He carried that energy everywhere, challenging, teaching, and giving his love in ways that caught you off guard but always left you better. Just days before his passing, Little Reggie (my oldest son) and I spoke with him. The conversation started with playful tension; he was annoyed that I called him Keyvante instead of KV. “You gave me the name KV,” he reminded me, “so why would you call me anything else?” He compared it to me choosing Gena instead of Twygena. “You can always call me Twygena,” I told him. He promised that he would. In that moment, I felt the bond we shared: part challenge, part respect, all love. We laughed about Hawaii, remembered when he joined the Broadcast team, and celebrated his first recorded song, Living the Nerd Life, a nod to Kanye’s Good Life. He talked to Little Reggie, a violinist, about collaborating on music, his voice full of excitement for what was still to come. The day he died, he called me. I planned to call him back the next day, but that chance never came. My deepest regret is not answering, the last opportunity to hear him call me Twygena, to receive his challenge, to feel his support. I often wonder how that conversation might have unfolded, what it might have added to our story. I will carry that wondering and his love with me always. Keyvante was love, laughter, music, brilliance, and challenge. He was family, and he will be deeply, forever missed." ~Twygena C.