Durk Derrick Banks, popularly known as Lil Durk, is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois, who is loved for his distinctive voice and hip-hop music.
He gained initial popularity locally following the release of his “Signed to the Streets” mixtape series before achieving broader success.
Highlights
- Lil Durk is an American rapper and a member of “Only The Family” Lebel.
- On October 24, 2024, Durk was taken by federal authorities for the investigation of mu*der of rapper Quando Rondo.
- US Marshals released Lil’s mugshot, and as of October 25, 2024, he is being held in Broward County Correctional Facility.
Durk started his career as a rapper in 2010 with a freestyle version of the song “Wasted” by Gucci Mane and Piles.
In 2010, he formed the collective record label “Only The Family,” for which he serves as the lead member. He has released six albums with the group.
Moreover, in 2015, he released his debut studio album “Remember My Name,” followed by “Lil Durk 2X” in 2016, marking a significant phase in his career.
Lil achieved further acclaim with the single “The Bigger Picture,” which addressed social issues and peaked at number three on the Billboard charts.
The rapper has been associated with the Alamo, Geffen, Interscope, Def Jam, and Coke Boys Labels.
Lil Durk Has Been Reportedly Taken To Custody Following The Recent Charges Against Other OTF Members
On October 24, 2024, the FBI, in collaboration with local law enforcement, ar*ested five men in Chicago.
The five men who are ar*ested are Kavon London Grant–Vonnie, Deandre Dontrell Wilson–DeDe, Keith Jones–Flacka, David Brian Lindsey–Browneyez, and Asa Houston–Boogie.
They have been hit with federal charges in California, alleging they were contracted to k*ll rapper Quando Rondo in Los Angeles due to his suspected involvement in the 2020 slaying of rival artist King Von.
🚨Update🚨
lil durk has been arrested & his mugshot has been released. pic.twitter.com/PSQQ1L6oCU— 4rn Clips (@4rn_clips) October 25, 2024
In the same case, the feds reportedly picked up Lil Durk from his house on October 23, 2024.
However, he is not named as a defendant in the indictment and has consistently denied the allegations.
The investigation is ongoing, so it is unclear whether Lil Durk and his OTF members are involved in the case.
Houston and Jones’s court hearings are set to take place in Chicago, while the other suspects will be transferred to Los Angeles for further legal proceedings.
The U.S. Marshals Service has released Lil Durk’s mugshot, with the charge of mu*der for hire.
He is currently held in Broward County Correctional Facility and will be extradited to California for his federal charge.
Additional Information
- Lil Durk had been arrested several times before in 2011, 2013, 2016, and 2019. In 2019, Lil and King Von were arrested on charges relating to a non-lethal shooting. After weeks in jail, he was released with $250K in bonds.
- As of 2024, Lil Durk’s net worth is around $8 million. His income stemmed from his music career and record label.
- Durk is engaged to his long-time girlfriend, India Royale. The couple has been together since 2017.
