Lil Durk Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What Is Lil Durk’s Net Worth?

The net worth of Lil Durk, an American rap artist, stands at $8 million. He established the record label Only the Family, known as OTF. His rise to fame followed the launch of his mixtape series “Signed to the Streets” in 2013, which resulted in a record deal with Def Jam. After parting ways with the label in 2018, he signed with Alamo Records. Additionally, Lil Durk has collaborated with artists like Drake and Kanye West on various projects.

Early Life

Born as Durk D. Banks on October 19, 1992, in Chicago, Illinois, Lil Durk experienced a challenging upbringing in the Englewood neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. His father was incarcerated when Durk was merely seven months old, leading to times of scarcity in their household during his childhood.

At a young age, Durk gained initial recognition through platforms like MySpace and YouTube. He became a father at 17, subsequently dropping out of Paul Robeson High School to align himself with a street gang in Chicago, the Black Disciples. His legal troubles soon followed, culminating in multiple gun charges, to which he pleaded guilty for aggravated unauthorized use of a weapon.

Career

Lil Durk’s debut mixtape was released in 2011, but soon after, he faced jail time on weapons charges. Upon his release a few months later, he redirected his focus back to music. In 2012, he launched his second mixtape, “I’m Still a Hitta.” His track, “Sneak Dissin’,” began to attract attention, resulting in guest performances with artists such as Lil Reese, Fredo Santana, King Louie, and Chief Keef. Another mixtape followed in 2012.

Wider recognition came in 2013 when he released yet another mixtape, “Signed to the Streets,” and collaborated on tracks with Jim Jonez, Trae da Truth, and Chinx Drugz, among others. “Rolling Stone” later recognized “Signed to the Streets” as the 8th Best Mixtape of the Year in 2013. Though he faced incarceration again early that year, he was released by mid-summer. Following this, he signed with Def Jam Records, debuting his album “Remember My Name” in 2015, which peaked at #2 on the US Rap and US R&B/Hip-Hop charts and reached #14 on the “Billboard” 200 chart.

In 2016, Lil Durk released his second studio album, “Lil Durk 2x,” achieving #4 on the US Rap chart and #5 on the US R&B/Hip-Hop chart, as well as #29 on the “Billboard” 200 chart. His most notable single, “My Beyonce” featuring Dej Loaf, climbed to #21 on the US Rap chart. Durk has also worked alongside numerous artists, including Meek Mill, French Montana, Travi$ Scott, will.i.am, Young Thug, Boosie Badazz, and RiFF RaFF.

In April 2020, Durk achieved his first entry on the “Billboard” Hot 100 with the release of “Viral Moment” from his fifth studio album, “Just Cause Ya’ll Waited 2.” His commercial appeal grew with singles such as “3 Headed Goat” featuring Polo G and Lil Baby, along with “Backdoor” and “The Voice.” The joint album he released with Lil Baby, entitled “The Voice of the Heroes,” came out in 2021 and marked his first collaborative endeavor.

Lil Durk’s debut reached the pinnacle of the “Billboard” 200 charts. In August 2021, he was featured as a guest artist on Kanye West’s tenth studio album, “Donda.” His album “7220,” released in 2022, marked his second consecutive #1 album. Over his career, Lil Durk has garnered four Grammy nominations, clinching the award for Best Melodic Rap Performance for “All My Life” featuring J. Cole from his 2023 album “Almost Healed.”

Personal Life

As a practicing Muslim, Lil Durk navigates life with a distinct faith. His father, Dontay Banks Sr., was sentenced to two life terms without the possibility of parole, with specifics remaining 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 became engaged to India Royale, who is known from Instagram.

Tragedies

Tragedy struck when Durk’s cousin, rapper McArthur “OFT Nunu” Swindle, was murdered. Following that, in March 2015, his close friend and manager, Uchenna OTF Chino Dolla Agina, was tragically shot and killed. November 6, 2020, saw the loss of his close friend King Von, who was also murdered in Atlanta. Later, on June 6, 2021, Durk faced the tragic loss of his brother, Dontay “DThang” Banks Jr., at a Chicago nightclub. In July 2021, he experienced a home invasion where he and his fiancée exchanged gunfire with the intruders, who eventually fled without any injuries reported.

Legal Drama

After facing a weapon charge in 2011, Lil Durk encountered further legal issues. Upon release on bond, he was required to serve an additional 87 days in confinement. His troubles resurfaced on June 5, 2013, when he was arrested on South Green Street in Chicago, following accusations of tossing a loaded handgun into his vehicle as police approached. With a bond set at $100,000, his attorney claimed to possess nine witness affidavits supporting Durk’s innocence, including one witness who confessed the firearm was theirs. Durk was released in July 2013.

On September 2015, hours before a planned concert at the Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia, a shootout occurred, resulting in one man’s death and damage to Lil Durk’s tour bus from gunfire. Reportedly, he was uninvolved and faced no arrest or questioning from authorities. In August 2016, felony gun charges led to his arrest, but the judge eventually dismissed the charges, leading to Durk’s exoneration.

In June 2019, both Durk and King Von were arrested on charges related to attempted murder. Prosecutors claimed they robbed and shot a man outside a busy Atlanta drive-in, allegedly for a Jeep Cherokee and $30,000 in cash. After several weeks in custody, both were released on bonds of $250,000 and $300,000, respectively. By October 2022, the charges were officially dismissed.