Lil Durk Net Worth (Money & Salary)

Lil Durk’s Net Worth: What Is It?

With a net worth of $8 million, Lil Durk is a prominent American rap artist. He is the founder of the record label Only the Family (OTF). Durk gained fame after the release of his mixtape series titled “Signed to the Streets” in 2013, which led him to sign a record deal with Def Jam. In 2018, he parted ways with Def Jam and later signed with Alamo Records. Throughout his career, Lil Durk has collaborated with well-known artists such as Drake and Kanye West.

Early Life

Born as Durk D. Banks on October 19, 1992, in Chicago, Illinois, Lil Durk grew up in the challenging neighborhood of Englewood on the South Side of the city. His father was incarcerated when Durk was merely seven months old. Recounting his childhood, Durk has mentioned experiencing times of food scarcity in his household.

At a young age, Durk experienced his first breakthrough through social media platforms like MySpace and YouTube. At 17, he became a father and dropped out of Paul Robeson High School to join a Chicago street gang called the Black Disciples. This decision led him to face legal troubles, resulting in multiple gun charges and a guilty plea for aggravated unauthorized use of a weapon.

Career

In 2011, Durk released his debut mixtape. Unfortunately, he faced incarceration around that same period due to weapons charges. After being released months later, he refocused on his rap career, dropping his second mixtape “I’m Still a Hitta” in 2012. His song “Sneak Dissin’” began attracting attention, which led to guest performances on tracks for various artists, including Lil Reese, Fredo Santana, King Louie, and Chief Keef. Another mixtape followed later in 2012.

Durk gained broader recognition in 2013 with the release of another mixtape, “Signed to the Streets,” while also being featured on tracks by Jim Jonez, Trae da Truth, and Chinx Drugz. “Rolling Stone” magazine recognized “Signed to the Streets” as the 8th Best Mixtape of the Year in 2013. Although he was jailed again in early 2013, he was released by mid-summer and subsequently signed with Def Jam Records. His debut studio album, “Remember My Name,” was released in 2015, reaching #2 on the US Rap and US R&B/Hip-Hop charts as well as #14 on the “Billboard” 200 chart.

His second studio album, “Lil Durk 2x,” came out in 2016, achieving #4 on the US Rap chart, #5 on the US R&B/Hip-Hop chart, and #29 on the “Billboard” 200 chart. The single “My Beyonce” featuring Dej Loaf became his most successful track, peaking at #21 on the US Rap chart. Additionally, Lil Durk collaborated with numerous other artists, such as Meek Mill, French Montana, Travi$ Scott, will.i.am, Young Thug, Boosie Badazz, RiFF RaFF, and more.

In April 2020, Durk made his debut on the “Billboard” Hot 100 with the single “Viral Moment” from his fifth studio album, “Just Cause Ya’ll Waited 2.” He achieved greater commercial success with singles including “3 Headed Goat” featuring Polo G and Lil Baby, followed by hits like “Backdoor” and “The Voice.” His collaborative album with Lil Baby, “The Voice of the Heroes,” was released in 2021, marking a significant milestone in his discography.

to top the “Billboard” 200 charts with his debut. In August 2021, Lil Durk featured as a guest on Kanye West’s tenth studio album, “Donda.” Following that, his 2022 album, “7220,” marked his second consecutive #1 album. Throughout his career, Lil Durk has garnered four Grammy nominations, achieving victory in the Best Melodic Rap Performance category for “All My Life” (featuring J. Cole) from his 2023 album, “Almost Healed.”

Personal Life

As a practicing Muslim, Lil Durk has a father named Dontay Banks Sr., who is serving two life sentences without the possibility of parole. The specifics surrounding his father’s situation remain undisclosed. Durk is a father to six children, each born to a different mother, named Angelo, Bella, Zayden, Du’mier, Skylar, and Willow.

In 2021, he got engaged to Instagram model India Royale.

Tragedies

Tragedy struck when Durk’s cousin, rapper McArthur “OFT Nunu” Swindle, was murdered. The subsequent year, in March 2015, Durk faced another loss when his friend and manager, Uchenna OTF Chino Dolla Agina, was fatally shot. On November 6, 2020, his close friend King Von was also killed in Atlanta. Tragically, on June 6, 2021, Durk’s brother, Dontay “DThang” Banks Jr., was killed at a nightclub in Chicago. Durk also endured a home invasion in July 2021, during which he and his fiancée exchanged gunfire with the intruders, who then fled without causing any injuries.

Legal Drama

Lil Durk’s legal issues began post his 2011 weapon charge, resulting in a return to jail for another 87 days after being released on bond. On June 5, 2013, he found himself under arrest again on South Green Street in Chicago, owing to allegations of disposing of a loaded handgun into his vehicle upon police approach. He was held on a $100,000 bond, while his lawyer contended there were nine witness affidavits supporting Durk’s innocence, with one witness claiming the gun belonged to him. Durk was released in July 2013.

A significant incident occurred in September 2015, just hours before a planned concert at the Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia, where a shootout left one man dead and resulted in damage to Durk’s tour bus. Durk was reportedly uninvolved and faced no arrests or police questioning. In August 2016, he was arrested on felony gun charges, but the judge later dismissed the charges, allowing Durk to be cleared.

In June 2019, both Durk and King Von were arrested on attempted murder charges. Prosecutors alleged that they robbed and shot a man outside a bustling Atlanta drive-in over a Jeep Cherokee and $30,000. After spending a few weeks in jail, both artists were released on bonds of $250,000 and $300,000 respectively. By October 2022, the charges were ultimately dismissed.