Lil Durk Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What Is Lil Durk’s Net Worth?

With a net worth of $8 million, Lil Durk is a notable American rapper and the founder of the record label Only the Family, also known as OTF. His rise to fame began with his mixtape series “Signed to the Streets” released in 2013, which eventually led to a contract with Def Jam. After leaving the label in 2018, he signed with Alamo Records. Additionally, Lil Durk has collaborated with renowned artists such as Drake and Kanye West.

Early Life

Born as Durk D. Banks on October 19, 1992, in Chicago, Illinois, Lil Durk experienced a challenging childhood in the rough neighborhood of Englewood on Chicago’s South Side. When he was merely seven months old, his father was incarcerated. Reflecting on his upbringing, Durk noted instances of food scarcity in his household.

At a young age, he found his first success on social media platforms like MySpace and YouTube. Becoming a father at 17, he opted to leave Paul Robeson High School and joined a street gang in Chicago called the Black Disciples. During this time, he encountered various legal troubles, facing multiple gun-related charges and ultimately pleading guilty to aggravated unauthorized use of a weapon.

Career

His first mixtape was released in 2011, coinciding with a jail sentence stemming from weapons charges. Following his release a few months later, he refocused on his music career, launching his second mixtape titled “I’m Still a Hitta” in 2012. The track “Sneak Dissin’” began to garner attention, leading him to feature on collaborations with artists such as Lil Reese, Fredo Santana, King Louie, and Chief Keef, in addition to releasing another mixtape that year.

He gained wider recognition in 2013 with the launch of another mixtape, “Signed to the Streets,” while also collaborating with artist Jim Jonez, Trae da Truth, and Chinx Drugz among others. “Rolling Stone” recognized “Signed to the Streets” as the 8th Best Mixtape of the Year in 2013. Despite being incarcerated in early 2013, he was released by mid-summer, subsequently signing with Def Jam Records and delivering his debut studio album, “Remember My Name,” in 2015. The album achieved #2 on the US Rap and US R&B/Hip-Hop charts and reached #14 on the “Billboard” 200 chart.

In 2016, he released his second studio album, “Lil Durk 2x,” which climbed to #4 on the US Rap chart, #5 on the US R&B/Hip-Hop chart, and #29 on the “Billboard” 200 chart. His most notable single, “My Beyonce” featuring Dej Loaf, attained #21 on the US Rap chart. Collaborations with other artists have included work with Meek Mill, French Montana, Travi$ Scott, will.i.am, Young Thug, Boosie Badazz, RiFF RaFF, and several more.

Durk made his debut on the “Billboard” Hot 100 in April 2020 with his single “Viral Moment” from his fifth studio album, “Just Cause Ya’ll Waited 2.” He achieved further commercial success with singles like “3 Headed Goat” featuring Polo G and Lil Baby, along with “Backdoor” and “The Voice.” His joint album with Lil Baby, titled “The Voice of the Heroes,” was released in 2021 and marked his first major collaboration.

to reach the pinnacle of the “Billboard” 200 charts. In August 2021, Lil Durk made a guest appearance on Kanye West’s tenth studio project, “Donda.” Subsequently, his release in 2022, titled “7220,” marked his second consecutive album to achieve the #1 spot. With four Grammy nominations to his name, Lil Durk won the Best Melodic Rap Performance award for “All My Life” (featuring J. Cole) from his 2023 project “Almost Healed.”

Personal Life

As a practicing Muslim, Lil Durk lives by his faith. His father, Dontay Banks Sr., is serving two life sentences without the possibility of parole, details of which remain undisclosed. Lil Durk is the proud father of six children, each from different mothers, named Angelo, Bella, Zayden, Du’mier, Skylar, and Willow.

In 2021, he proposed to Instagram model India Royale.

Tragedies

The tragic murder of Durk’s cousin, rapper McArthur “OFT Nunu” Swindle, occurred in the past. The following year, in March 2015, his friend and manager, Uchenna OTF Chino Dolla Agina, was shot and killed. On November 6, 2020, in Atlanta, another close friend of Lil Durk, King Von, was murdered as well. Tragically, on June 6, 2021, Durk’s brother, Dontay “DThang” Banks Jr., was killed at a nightclub in Chicago. In July 2021, Durk experienced a home invasion, during which he and his fiancée exchanged gunfire with the intruders, who ultimately fled without causing any injuries.

Legal Drama

Facing ongoing legal issues, Lil Durk found himself in trouble with the law following a 2011 weapon charge. After being released on bond, he was required to serve an additional 87 days. On June 5, 2013, he was arrested again on South Green Street in Chicago, accused of tossing a loaded handgun into his car when approached by law enforcement. Durk was held on a $100,000 bond. His attorney claimed to possess nine witness affidavits supporting Durk’s innocence, including one witness who confessed that the gun belonged to him. By July 2013, Durk was released from custody.

In September 2015, hours before a planned concert at the Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a shootout took place, resulting in one man’s death and damage to Lil Durk’s tour bus from gunfire. Reports indicated that Durk was not involved and faced no arrests or police questioning. Then in August 2016, he was arrested on felony gun charges, but those charges were later dropped by the judge, clearing Durk of any wrongdoing.

In June 2019, both Durk and King Von were taken into custody on attempted murder charges. Prosecutors alleged that they robbed and shot a man outside a busy Atlanta drive-in, pursuing the robbery of a Jeep Cherokee and $30,000. After spending several weeks in jail, Durk and Von were released on bonds of $250,000 and $300,000, respectively. Eventually, in October 2022, the charges against them were dismissed.