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{{Short description|American rapper (born 1992)}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name              = Lil Durk
| image             = File:Lil Durk in 2022.png
| caption           = Lil Durk in 2022
| birth_name        = Durk Devontay Banks<!-- His middle name is NOT "Derrick", this was wrongly added to Wikipedia in 2019 and was propagated through WP:CITOGENESIS in other sources -->
| alias             = {{hlist|The Voice|Smurk|Durkio|Mustafa Abdul Malak}}<ref name="instagram.com">{{Cite web|url = https://www.instagram.com/lildurk/p/C_UU7i2uQdx/?hl=en&img_index=1|title = Lil Durk New Muslim Name|website = [[Instagram]]|access-date = October 29, 2024|archive-date = January 26, 2025|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20250126032415/https://www.instagram.com/lildurk/p/C_UU7i2uQdx/?hl=en&img_index=1|url-status = live}}</ref>
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|1992|10|19}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.universalmusic.fr/artistes/30550807243|title=Lil Durk – Universal Music France|access-date=October 3, 2021|archive-date=January 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230122044626/https://www.universalmusic.fr/artistes/30550807243|url-status=live}}</ref>
| birth_place       = [[Chicago]], Illinois, U.S.<ref>{{cite AV media |date=March 14, 2016 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMHTdc9xh0g |title=Lil Durk Takes Complex on a Tour of Englewood on Chicago's South Side {{!}} The Neighborhood On Complex |publisher=Complex |via=YouTube |access-date=November 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210419234108/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMHTdc9xh0g |archive-date=April 19, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
| module            = {{infobox criminal
| child = yes <!-- indicate embedded infobox -->
| criminal_status    = [[Imprisonment|Incarcerated]] since October 24, 2024
| imprisoned = [[MDC Los Angeles]], [[Los Angeles]], California, U.S.
| criminal_charge = [[Murder-for-hire]] (x2)
| apprehended = October 24, 2024}}
| occupations       = {{flatlist|
* Rapper
* songwriter 
}}
| discography       = [[Lil Durk discography]]
| background        = solo_singer
| genre             = {{flatlist|
* [[Midwestern hip-hop]]
* [[Drill music|drill]]<ref name="allmusic.com">{{Cite web|url = https://www.allmusic.com/artist/lil-durk-mn0002998350|title = Lil Durk Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More|website = [[AllMusic]]|access-date = October 15, 2021|archive-date = June 19, 2023|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230619110412/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/lil-durk-mn0002998350|url-status = live}}</ref><ref name = "Pitch" /><ref name = "Roll" />
* [[trap music|trap]]
* [[gangsta rap]]
}}
| years_active      = 2010–present
| label             = {{flatlist|
* [[Only the Family]]
* [[Alamo Records|Alamo]]
* [[Geffen Records|Geffen]]
* [[Interscope Records|Interscope]]
* [[Def Jam Recordings|Def Jam]]
* [[French Montana|Coke Boys]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Weinstein|first1=Mark|date=August 4, 2016|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/08/lil-durk-french-montana-promote-album/|title=Lil Durk Says He Was Waiting for French Montana to Promote 'Lil Durk 2X' Album – XXL|website=XXL Mag|access-date=July 19, 2017|archive-date=November 3, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191103133305/https://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/08/lil-durk-french-montana-promote-album/|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}
| current_member_of = [[Only the Family]]
| spouse            = {{marriage|[[India Royale]]|2024}}
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|children = 7
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| signature = Lil Durk sig.svg
}}
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'''Durk Devontay Banks'''<!-- His middle name is NOT "Derrick", this was wrongly added to Wikipedia in 2019 and was propagated through WP:CITOGENESIS in other sources --> (born October 19, 1992), known professionally as '''Lil Durk''', is an American rapper.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/06/05/rapper-lil-durk-charged-again-with-gun-violation/ |title=Rapper Lil Durk Charged Again With Gun Violation |website=CBS Chicago |date=June 5, 2013 |access-date=June 2, 2015 |archive-date=October 13, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141013185700/http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/06/05/rapper-lil-durk-charged-again-with-gun-violation/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Regarded as a pioneering artist in the [[Chicago]]-based hip-hop subgenre [[drill music]], he is often considered the subgenre's most commercially successful rapper.<ref name = "Pitch">Dylan Green, May 26, 2023 [https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/lil-durk-almost-healed/ "Lil Durk: Almost Healed Album Review"], ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]'', ''As a member of drill's first wave in Chicago in the early 2010s, Durk's music has always been rife with amped-up tales...'' ''The drill rapper's mainstream takeover continues with an engaging, guest-heavy, but otherwise run-of-the-mill album.''</ref><ref name = "Roll">Mosi Reeves, May 26, 2023 [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/lil-durk-almost-healed-1234741940/ "Lil Durk Balances Chiraq Realism and Global Pop Ambition on ‘Almost Healed’"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241121185026/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/lil-durk-almost-healed-1234741940/ |date=November 21, 2024 }}, ''[[Rolling Stone]]'', ''The drill superstar's latest is an occasionally thrilling mix of contradictions...'' ''He's arguably the most commercially viable proponent of drill music...'' ''But it's not too long before Almost Healed swerves into an incessant stream of goon antics, drill threats''</ref><ref name = "Stereo">Tom Breihan, April 20, 2023 [https://www.stereogum.com/2183909/lil-durk-fivio-foreign-and-the-changing-meaning-of-drill/columns/status-aint-hood/ "Lil Durk, Fivio Foreign, And The Changing Meaning Of “Drill”"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240806011042/https://www.stereogum.com/2183909/lil-durk-fivio-foreign-and-the-changing-meaning-of-drill/columns/status-aint-hood/ |date=August 6, 2024 }}, ''[[Stereogum]]'', ''Today, we can safely say that Lil Durk is the biggest star ever to come out of drill...'' ''Does Lil Durk make drill music? On the surface, this seems like the stupidest question in the world. Lil Durk is drill music.''</ref><ref name = "XXL">Robby Seabrook III, October 30, 2024, [https://www.xxlmag.com/drill-music-endangered/ "Is Drill Music Endangered?"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250808133029/https://www.xxlmag.com/drill-music-endangered/ |date=August 8, 2025 }}, ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]'', ''Lil Durk can be looked at as drill's last mainstream bastion of hope...''</ref>  He initially garnered local success with the release of his ''[[Signed to the Streets]]'' mixtape series (2013–2014), which led to him to sign with [[Def Jam Recordings]]. The label released his debut studio album, ''[[Remember My Name (album)|Remember My Name]]'' (2015), and its follow-up, ''[[Lil Durk 2X]]'' (2016), to moderate commercial reception before parting ways with the rapper in 2018.

Following the independent release of his ''Just Cause Y'all Waited'' mixtape in March 2018, Banks signed with [[Alamo Records]] in July of that year.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Saponara |first=Michael |date=July 27, 2018 |title=Lil Durk Signs With Alamo Records: Exclusive |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/lil-durk-signs-with-alamo-records-exclusive-8467295/ |access-date=June 24, 2022 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US |archive-date=June 24, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220624060640/https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/lil-durk-signs-with-alamo-records-exclusive-8467295/ |url-status=live }}</ref> His 2020 single, "[[Just Cause Y'all Waited 2|Viral Moment]]", marked his first entry on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] as a lead artist and foresaw a commercial breakthrough that same year with his singles "[[3 Headed Goat]]" (featuring [[Polo G]] and [[Lil Baby]]), "[[Backdoor (song)|Backdoor]]," and "[[The Voice (Lil Durk song)|The Voice]]", as well as his guest appearances on [[Drake (musician)|Drake]]'s "[[Laugh Now Cry Later]]" and [[Pooh Shiesty]]'s "[[Back in Blood (song)|Back in Blood]]", the former peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. He closed the year with his sixth album, ''[[The Voice (Lil Durk album)|The Voice]]'' (2020), which peaked at number two on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]]. Released the following year, his collaborative album with rapper Lil Baby, ''[[The Voice of the Heroes]]'' (2021), became his first to debut atop the chart. His seventh album, ''[[7220]]'' (2022) became his second to do so, while his eighth album, ''[[Almost Healed]]'' (2023), peaked at number three and was led by the single "[[All My Life (Lil Durk song)|All My Life]]" (featuring [[J. Cole]]), which also peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and won [[Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance|Best Melodic Rap Performance]] at the [[66th Annual Grammy Awards]], yielding his furthest commercial success.

Banks is a four-time Grammy Award nominee and one-time winner. He founded the Chicago-based collective and record label [[Only the Family]] (OTF) in 2010, which included late rapper [[King Von]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kollegekidd.com/news/lil-durk-loyal-fans-get-otf-tattoos/|title=Lil Durk's Loyal Fans Get OTF Tattoos|website=KollegeKidd|access-date=June 22, 2016|date=April 28, 2015|archive-date=May 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200517134330/https://kollegekidd.com/news/lil-durk-loyal-fans-get-otf-tattoos/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/02/lil-durk-still-on-def-jam/|title=Lil Durk Confirms He's Still On Def Jam After Leaked Song Contains Shots at Label|last=Weinstein|first=Max|website=[[XXL Magazine|XXL]]|publisher=Townsquare Media|date=February 29, 2016|access-date=June 22, 2016|archive-date=March 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200325102304/https://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/02/lil-durk-still-on-def-jam/|url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2024, Banks was arrested by federal authorities on a conspiracy to commit [[Contract killing|murder-for-hire]] charge against rapper [[Quando Rondo]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://fox4kc.com/news/national/rapper-lil-durk-arrested-on-murder-for-hire-charges-affiliates-of-his-rap-group-also-charged/|title=Rapper Lil Durk arrested on murder-for-hire charges; affiliates of his rap group also charged|first=Brayden|last=Stamps|publisher=WGHP|date=October 25, 2024|access-date=October 25, 2024|archive-date=March 6, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250306222359/https://fox4kc.com/news/national/rapper-lil-durk-arrested-on-murder-for-hire-charges-affiliates-of-his-rap-group-also-charged/|url-status=live}}</ref> He is also suspected in another murder-for-hire plot that occurred in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reporter |first=Jenna Sundel |date=2024-12-12 |title=Rapper Lil Durk linked to 2022 Stephon Mack killing amid murder charge |url=https://www.newsweek.com/lil-durk-charges-update-stephon-mack-chicago-murder-2000114 |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=Newsweek |language=en |archive-date=December 13, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241213144530/https://www.newsweek.com/lil-durk-charges-update-stephon-mack-chicago-murder-2000114 |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Early life, family and education ==
Durk Devontay Banks was born on October 19, 1992, in the [[Englewood, Chicago|Englewood]] neighborhood on the [[South Side, Chicago|South Side]] of Chicago, Illinois. His father was incarcerated when Durk was seven months old.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/news/2019/02/lil-durk-reunited-father-25-year-prison-sentence/|title=Lil Durk Reunited With His Father After 25 Years Behind Bars|last=Centeno|first=Tony M.|website=XXL Mag|language=en|access-date=May 3, 2019|date=February 14, 2019|archive-date=May 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200506065315/https://www.xxlmag.com/news/2019/02/lil-durk-reunited-father-25-year-prison-sentence/|url-status=live}}</ref> He recalled times during his youth when there was not enough food at home. 

He began to establish a presence on social media channels like [[Myspace]] and [[YouTube]]; he grew fond of the idea of being a rapper as his online fan base started to expand.<ref name= "chicagotribune.com"/> Banks started taking his career more seriously after becoming a father at age 17.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-29 |title=Rapper Lil Durk lost numerous friends and loved ones to violence. To cope, he turned to therapy |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2023-05-29/lil-durk-therapy-almost-healed-all-my-life-morgan-wallen-j-cole |access-date=2024-08-09 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US |archive-date=August 7, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240807032425/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2023-05-29/lil-durk-therapy-almost-healed-all-my-life-morgan-wallen-j-cole |url-status=live }}</ref> He quit school at [[Paul Robeson High School (Illinois)|Paul Robeson High School]] when he joined the [[Black Disciples]], a street gang in Chicago.<ref name="chicagotribune.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/celebrity/ct-lil-durk-remember-by-name-20150601-column.html|title=Interview: Lil Durk on growing up on the South Side|last=Gomez|first=Luis|website=chicagotribune.com|language=en-US|date=June 1, 2015|access-date=May 3, 2019|archive-date=May 3, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190503133324/https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/celebrity/ct-lil-durk-remember-by-name-20150601-column.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Soon thereafter, he began having trouble with the law. He served time in October 2011 due to [[Criminal possession of a weapon|gun charges]], including possession of a firearm with a defaced serial number.<ref name= "Nickeas">{{Cite web|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-despite-vow-rapper-lil-durk-headed-back-to-court-on-another-gun-charge-20141105-story.html|title='He's not guilty,' Lil Durk's wife declares as rapper is jailed on gun charge|last1=Nickeas|first1=Rosemary Regina|last2=Sobol|first2='Peter|website=chicagotribune.com|language=en-US|date=November 6, 2014|access-date=May 8, 2019|archive-date=May 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190508031102/https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-despite-vow-rapper-lil-durk-headed-back-to-court-on-another-gun-charge-20141105-story.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He later pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of aggravated unauthorized use of a weapon, according to court records, and did not serve any additional time.<ref name="Nickeas" />

== Career ==

=== 2010–2014: Early career, rise to popularity, signing to OTF and Def Jam Recordings, and ''Signed to the Streets'' duology ===
{{Main|Signed to the Streets|Signed to the Streets 2}}
[[File:Lil Durk in 2011.png|thumb|Lil Durk at East 72nd Street, [[Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago|Greater Grand Crossing]], Chicago in 2011]]
In 2010, Durk released a freestyle over an instrumental version of the song “Wasted”, by [[Gucci Mane]] and [[Plies (rapper)|Plies]]. Durk's version of the song is titled, "Lamron Wasted". That same year he released "L's Bitch" featuring [[Lil Reese]]. After plans to sign with [[Chief Keef]] and [[French Montana]]'s labels fell through,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vladtv.com/article/243699/lil-durk-on-why-he-left-def-jam-never-signed-a-contract-with-french|title=Lil Durk on Why He Left Def Jam, Never Signed a Contract with French Montana|website=www.vladtv.com|date=April 16, 2018|access-date=January 20, 2025|archive-date=January 25, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250125135244/https://www.vladtv.com/article/243699/lil-durk-on-why-he-left-def-jam-never-signed-a-contract-with-french|url-status=live}}</ref> he considered rapping as "a full-time career" after the releases of his two singles, "Sneak Dissin'" and "I'ma Hitta", each of which received generally positive feedback locally.<ref>{{cite web |last=Drake |first=David |title=Lil Durk Started When? |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2012/11/who-is-lil-durk/growing-up-in-chicago |date=November 18, 2012 |work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]] |access-date=January 4, 2013 |archive-date=November 4, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104212422/http://www.complex.com/music/2012/11/who-is-lil-durk/growing-up-in-chicago |url-status=live }}</ref> On August 26, 2011, Durk released his debut mixtape: ''I'm A Hitta'', followed by ''I'm Still A Hitta'' on April 3, 2012. On October 19, 2012, Durk released his third mixtape, ''[[Life Ain't No Joke]]''. As of September 22, 2012, the mixtape has been downloaded over 216,000 times on [[DatPiff]]. In December 2012, Durk released the track, called "L's Anthem", which was [[remix]]ed, featuring French Montana, as a re-release.<ref>{{cite web | last=Diep | first=Eric | title=Lil Durk to Feature Yo Gotti, Juelz Santana, Meek Mill & Future on "Ls Anthem (Remix)" | url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/12/lil-durk-to-feature-yo-gotti-juelz-santana-meek-mill-future-on-ls-anthem-remix/ | date=December 6, 2012 | work=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]] | access-date=January 4, 2013 | archive-date=July 30, 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130730112937/http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/show-prove/2012/12/lil-durk-to-feature-yo-gotti-juelz-santana-meek-mill-future-on-ls-anthem-remix/ | url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2013, due to the popularity of "L's Anthem" and its follow-up single, "[[Dis Ain't What U Want]]", Durk accepted a joint venture deal with his collective Only the Family and [[Def Jam Recordings]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2012/04/lil-durk-and-lil-reese-speak-on-signing-to-def-jam|title=Lil Durk and Lil Reese Speak on Signing to Def Jam|first=Jacob|last=Moore|work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|date=June 25, 2012|access-date=June 22, 2016|archive-date=September 15, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160915184906/http://www.complex.com/music/2012/04/lil-durk-and-lil-reese-speak-on-signing-to-def-jam|url-status=live}}</ref> After a small number of delays, Durk's fourth mixtape ''[[Signed to the Streets]]'' was released on October 14, 2013, exclusively on DatPiff. It features a guest appearance from former [[Glo Gang]] affiliate [[Lil Reese]], who appears on two of the mixtape's tracks. The mixtape also features production credits from Paris Bueller and [[Young Chop]], along with others.<ref>{{cite web |last=Ortiz |first=Edwin |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/10/lil-durk-signed-to-the-streets-mixtape |title=Mixtape: Lil Durk "Signed To The Streets" |work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]] |date=October 10, 2013 |access-date=June 2, 2015 |archive-date=July 2, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150702115924/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/10/lil-durk-signed-to-the-streets-mixtape |url-status=live }}</ref>

Eight music videos were released to promote ''Signed to the Streets'': "Bars Pt. 2", "Oh My God", "100 Rounds", "Dis Ain't What U Want", "Bang Bros", "Traumatized", "Hittaz", and "Times". ''Signed to the Streets'' would later be named the eighth best mixtape of 2013 by ''[[Rolling Stone]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/10-best-mixtapes-of-2013-20131209/lil-durk-signed-to-the-streets-19691231 |title=Lil Durk, 'Signed to the Streets' – 10 Best Mixtapes of 2013 |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=December 9, 2013 |access-date=June 2, 2015 |archive-date=May 31, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150531084030/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/10-best-mixtapes-of-2013-20131209/lil-durk-signed-to-the-streets-19691231 |url-status=live }}</ref> On October 22, 2013, in an interview with [[XXL (magazine)|XXL]], Durk said he was working on his debut album under Def Jam Recordings.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/10/lil-durk-interview/ |title=Lil Durk Draws Inspiration From Chicago's Most Violent Neighborhoods |website=[[XXL Magazine|XXL]] |date=October 22, 2013 |access-date=June 2, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Sargent |first=Jordan |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/01/lil-durk-fuckery-delay-def-jam |title=Lil Durk Says Def Jam Put His "F**kery" Mixtape On Hold |website=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]] |date=January 6, 2014 |access-date=June 2, 2015 |archive-date=January 11, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140111070151/http://www.complex.com/music/2014/01/lil-durk-fuckery-delay-def-jam |url-status=live }}</ref> In addition to working on his debut album, Durk was named part of the 2014 [[XXL Freshmen Class]] and later in the year on July 7, 2014, Durk released his fifth mixtape, ''[[Signed to the Streets 2]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last=Sia |first=Niccole |date=May 5, 2014 |title=XXL Freshmen 2014 Cover Revealed |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/05/xxl-freshmen-2014-cover-revealed/ |access-date=May 6, 2014 |website=[[XXL Magazine|XXL]] |archive-date=October 19, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171019161607/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/05/xxl-freshmen-2014-cover-revealed |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== 2015–2016: ''Remember My Name'' and ''Lil Durk 2X'' ===
{{Main|Remember My Name (album)|Lil Durk 2X}}

On March 25, 2015, Durk announced the title of his debut studio album, ''[[Remember My Name (album)|Remember My Name]]''; and revealed the album's expected release date, May 12, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://respect-mag.com/2015/03/lil-durks-debut-album-remember-my-name-drops-may-12th/|title=Lil Durk's Debut Album "Remember My Name" Drops May 12th|website=[[Respect (magazine)|Respect]]|date=March 25, 2015|access-date=June 22, 2016|archive-date=August 16, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816055601/http://respect-mag.com/2015/03/lil-durks-debut-album-remember-my-name-drops-may-12th/|url-status=live}}</ref> On March 31, 2015, the album's lead single, "[[Like Me (Lil Durk song)|Like Me]]", featuring [[Jeremih]], was released and later went on to chart on the ''Billboard'' Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 9.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/like-me-feat.-jeremih-single/id978514389 |title=Like Me (feat. Jeremih) [Explicit] – Single by Lil Durk |website=[[iTunes Store]] (US) |access-date=July 17, 2015}}{{dead link|date=March 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Later that year on April 20, 2015, Durk announced that the expected May 12 release date of ''Remember My Name'' was delayed; he also revealed the official album cover and announced that its release had been pushed back to June 2, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Zeichner|first1=Naomi|title=Lil Durk Announces Debut Album, Premieres "Like Me" Video With Jeremih|url=http://www.thefader.com/2015/04/20/lil-durk-jeremih-like-me-video|website=[[The Fader]]|access-date=April 20, 2015|archive-date=April 22, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150422231633/http://www.thefader.com/2015/04/20/lil-durk-jeremih-like-me-video|url-status=live}}</ref>
[[File:Lil Durk and Sonja Marziano (cropped).jpg|170px|thumb|left|Lil Durk in 2015]]
On June 2, 2015, Durk's debut album, ''[[Remember My Name (album)|Remember My Name]]'', was released after a few delays. The album became his first project to chart on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], peaking at number 14 with 28,000 [[Top Album Sales|equivalent album units]]; (including 24,000 copies in pure album sales), with the remainder of the album's unit count attributed to [[Streaming media|streaming]] activity and [[Music download|track]] sales.<ref>{{cite web |last=Harling |first=Danielle |url=http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.34198/title.hip-hop-album-sales-lil-durk-jason-derulo-boosie-badazz |title=Hip Hop Album Sales: Lil Durk, Jason Derulo & Boosie Badazz |website=HipHopDX |date=June 10, 2015 |access-date=June 10, 2015 |archive-date=March 23, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160323180016/http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.34198/title.hip-hop-album-sales-lil-durk-jason-derulo-boosie-badazz |url-status=live }}</ref> On December 15, 2015, Durk released his sixth mixtape, ''300 Days, 300 Nights''. The only single released in promotion for the mixtape was "[[My Beyoncé]]", which features Detroit rapper [[Dej Loaf]]. The single was released on November 20, 2015, and peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/my-beyonce-feat-dej-loaf/1063896015 |title=My Beyoncé (feat. Dej Loaf) [Explicit] – Single by Lil Durk |website=[[iTunes Store]] (US) |date=December 2015 |access-date=June 22, 2016}}</ref> The official music video for "My Beyoncé" was released on January 13, 2016.<ref>{{cite AV media |date=January 13, 2016 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5LUMfJjW3Q |title=Lil Durk ft. Dej Loaf – My Beyoncé (Explicit) [Official Video] |publisher=LilDurkVEVO |via=YouTube |access-date=November 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210130172301/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5LUMfJjW3Q |archive-date=January 30, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref> On June 5, 2017, the single was certified [[RIAA certification|gold]] by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA) for single-equivalent units of over 500,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&se=My+Beyonce#search_section|title=Gold & Platinum – RIAA|website=riaa.com|access-date=April 18, 2018|archive-date=January 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210108024546/https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&se=My%20Beyonce#search_section|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://kollegekidd.com/news/lil-durk-and-dej-loaf-my-beyonce-certified-gold/|title=Lil Durk and Dej Loaf's 'My Beyonce' Certified Gold|date=June 7, 2017|website=kollegekidd.com|access-date=April 18, 2018|archive-date=June 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601215923/https://kollegekidd.com/news/lil-durk-and-dej-loaf-my-beyonce-certified-gold/|url-status=live}}</ref>

On July 22, 2016, ''[[Lil Durk 2X]]'', Durk's second studio album was released.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/lil-durk-2x/1443403958|title=Lil Durk 2X [Explicit] by Lil Durk|website=[[iTunes Store]] (US)|access-date=June 22, 2016|archive-date=October 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021223455/https://music.apple.com/us/album/lil-durk-2x/1443403958|url-status=live}}</ref> Earlier in 2016, on May 23, he released the lead single from the album, "She Just Wanna", featuring [[Ty Dolla Sign|Ty Dolla $ign]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/she-just-wanna-feat.-ty-dolla/id1115923483|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160922174659/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/she-just-wanna-feat.-ty-dolla/id1115923483|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 22, 2016|title=She Just Wanna (feat. Ty Dolla $ign) by Lil Durk on iTunes|publisher=[[Apple Inc.]]|date=May 24, 2016|access-date=June 22, 2016}}</ref> The other two singles from the album include: "True",<ref>{{Cite web |title=Listen To Lil Durk's "True" |url=https://www.thefader.com/2016/06/10/lil-durk-true |access-date=2024-09-21 |website=The FADER |language=en |archive-date=September 21, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921161745/https://www.thefader.com/2016/06/10/lil-durk-true |url-status=live }}</ref> which was released on June 10, 2016, and "Money Walk",<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lil Durk Recruits Yo Gotti For "Money Walk" |url=https://www.thefader.com/2016/06/16/lil-durk-yo-gotti-money-walk |access-date=2024-09-21 |website=The FADER |language=en |archive-date=September 21, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921161745/https://www.thefader.com/2016/06/16/lil-durk-yo-gotti-money-walk |url-status=live }}</ref> which features [[Yo Gotti]] and was released on July 22, 2016. The album failed to meet the same standards as his [[Remember My Name (album)|previous studio album]], with ''Lil Durk 2X'' debuting and peaking at number twenty-nine on the ''Billboard'' 200.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/lil-durk/chart-history/tlp/|title=Lil Durk Lil Durk 2X Chart History|website=billboard.com|access-date=December 1, 2021|archive-date=November 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211117162956/https://www.billboard.com/artist/lil-durk/chart-history/tlp/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Later that November, Durk released his seventh mixtape, ''[[They Forgot]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/11/lil-durk-they-forgot-mixtape/|title=Premiere: Listen to Lil Durk's 'They Forgot' Mixtape f/21 Savage, Jadakiss, and More|website=[[XXL Magazine|XXL]]|date=November 26, 2016|access-date=July 19, 2017|archive-date=January 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190105043055/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/11/lil-durk-they-forgot-mixtape/|url-status=live}}</ref> The mixtape features guest appearances from Lil Reese, [[Meek Mill]], [[Mozzy]], OTF Ikey, [[21 Savage]], [[Hypno Carlito]], Dej Loaf, [[YFN Lucci]], and [[BJ the Chicago Kid]]. While the [[Hip hop production|production]] was handled by C-Sick, ChopSquad DJ, Donis Beats, DP Beats, LeekeLeek, Kid Wonder, [[London on da Track]], TY Made It, and Young Chop.<ref>{{cite web|last=Morris|first=Jessie|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2016/11/lil-durk-new-mixtape-premiere-they-forgot|title=Lil Durk Premiere 'They Forgot'|website=[[Complex Magazine|Complex]]|date=November 26, 2016|access-date=July 19, 2017|archive-date=August 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821180236/http://www.complex.com/music/2016/11/lil-durk-new-mixtape-premiere-they-forgot|url-status=live}}</ref> The mixtape was supported by the single "Baller".<ref>{{cite web|last=Walker|first=Angus|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-durk-baller-new-song.1971974.html|title=Lil Durk – "Baller"|website=HotNewHipHop|date=November 18, 2016|access-date=November 27, 2016|archive-date=November 28, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161128133554/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-durk-baller-new-song.1971974.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On December 7, 2016, Durk's single, "Like Me", from his debut studio album, ''Remember My Name'', was certified gold by the [[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&se=Lil+Durk#search_section|title=Gold & Platinum – RIAA|website=riaa.com|access-date=April 18, 2018|archive-date=April 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416195353/https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&se=Lil+Durk#search_section|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== 2017–2019: ''Just Cause Y’all Waited'', ''Signed to the Streets 3'', other projects, and ''Love Songs 4 the Streets 2'' ===
[[File:Lil Durk Icebox.png|thumb|right|170px|Lil Durk in 2019]]
{{Main|Just Cause Y'all Waited|Signed to the Streets 3|Love Songs 4 the Streets 2}}Throughout the year 2017, Durk released several mixtapes; starting with ''Love Songs for the Streets''<ref>{{Cite web |title=When did Lil Durk release Love Songs for the Streets? |url=https://genius.com/albums/Lil-durk/Love-songs-for-the-streets/q/release-date#:~:text=Lil%20Durk%20released%20Love%20Songs,Streets%20on%20February%2028,%202017. |access-date=2024-09-21 |website=Genius |archive-date=September 21, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921161744/https://genius.com/albums/Lil-durk/Love-songs-for-the-streets/q/release-date#:~:text=Lil%20Durk%20released%20Love%20Songs,Streets%20on%20February%2028,%202017. |url-status=live }}</ref> which was released on February 28, 2017; ''Supa Vultures'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Serrano |first=Mark |title=MixtapeMonkey {{!}} Lil Durk & Lil Reese - Supa Vultures EP |url=https://mixtapemonkey.com/2087/lil-durk-lil-reese-supa-vultures-ep |access-date=2024-09-21 |website=mixtapemonkey.com |language=en |archive-date=September 21, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921161746/https://mixtapemonkey.com/2087/lil-durk-lil-reese-supa-vultures-ep |url-status=live }}</ref> a collaborative mixtape with [[Lil Reese]] which was released on August 11, 2017; ''Signed to the Streets 2.5''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Signed to the Streets 2.5 by Lil Durk |url=https://genius.com/albums/Lil-durk/Signed-to-the-streets-2-5 |access-date=2024-09-21 |website=Genius |language=en |archive-date=September 21, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921161744/https://genius.com/albums/Lil-durk/Signed-to-the-streets-2-5 |url-status=live }}</ref> which was released on October 19, 2017; and ''[[Bloodas]]'', a collaborative mixtape with [[Tee Grizzley]] which was released on December 8, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bloodas by Tee Grizzley & Lil Durk |url=https://genius.com/albums/Tee-grizzley-and-lil-durk/Bloodas |access-date=2024-09-21 |website=genius.com |archive-date=January 26, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250126032125/https://genius.com/albums/Tee-grizzley-and-lil-durk/Bloodas |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Bloodas'' was the only mixtape of the four released to chart on the ''Billboard'' 200, charting at number 96.

On March 29, 2018, Durk announced that his twelfth mixtape would be released the next day at midnight, and his first mixtape was to be released for digital retail, ''[[Just Cause Y'all Waited]]''. That same time, he also confirmed that he fulfilled his contract with Def Jam Records.<ref>{{cite web|last=Price|first=Joe|url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/backwoodsaltar/lil-durk-leaves-def-jam-and-shares-new-ep|title=Lil Durk Leaves Def Jam and Drops 'Just Cause Y'all Waited' EP|website=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|date=March 30, 2018|access-date=April 16, 2018|archive-date=April 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411174752/https://amp.www.complex.com/music/2018/03/lil-durk-leaves-def-jam-and-shares-new-ep|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|last=Lamarre|first=Carl|url=https://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/8273215/lil-durk-announces-departure-from-def-jam-premieres-new-video-how-i-know-feat|title=Lil Durk Announces Departure From Def Jam, Premieres New Video 'How I Know' Feat. Lil Baby: Exclusive|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=March 29, 2018|access-date=April 16, 2018|archive-date=May 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180519154500/https://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/8273215/lil-durk-announces-departure-from-def-jam-premieres-new-video-how-i-know-feat|url-status=live}}</ref> The following day, Durk was a [[free agent]] due to fulfilling his contract with Def Jam Records, causing him to release ''Just Cause Y'all Waited'' exclusively on [[Apple Music]] and the [[iTunes Store]].<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Saponara|first=Michael|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/lil-durk-interview-just-cause-yall-waited-def-jam-8297564/|title=Lil Durk Talks Crafting 'Just 'Cause Y'all Waited,' Leaving Def Jam & Possibly Doing an Entire Singing Album|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=April 11, 2018|access-date=January 20, 2025|archive-date=February 14, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240214101937/https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/lil-durk-interview-just-cause-yall-waited-def-jam-8297564/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/just-cause-yall-waited/1364764132|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417030321/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/just-cause-yall-waited/1364764132|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 17, 2018|title=Just Cause Y'all Waited by Lil Durk|date=March 30, 2018|website=apple.com}}</ref> ''Just Cause Y'all Waited'' had since been available for stream or download on other platforms.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tidal.com/browse/album/86530349|title=Just Cause Y'all Waited|website=tidal.com|date=March 30, 2018|access-date=April 16, 2018|archive-date=April 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417024308/https://tidal.com/browse/album/86530349|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/1uK2Ylhdap9LEPWEtDNBRu|title=Just Cause Y'all Waited|date=March 30, 2018|website=spotify.com|access-date=April 16, 2018|archive-date=April 14, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180414232011/https://open.spotify.com/album/1uK2Ylhdap9LEPWEtDNBRu|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Just-Cause-Yall-Waited-Durk/dp/B07BS3YJ8R|title=Just Cause Y'all Waited|via=Amazon|access-date=April 16, 2018|archive-date=February 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220228043357/https://www.amazon.com/Just-Cause-Yall-Waited-Durk/dp/B07BS3YJ8R|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.soundcloud.com/otflildurk/sets/just-cause-yall-waited-1|title=Just Cause Y'all Waited|website=SoundCloud|access-date=April 16, 2018|archive-date=April 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411174753/https://soundcloud.com/otflildurk/sets/just-cause-yall-waited-1|url-status=live}}</ref> The mixtape became Durk's second mixtape (following ''Bloodas'' in 2017), and first solo mixtape to chart on any type of ''Billboard'' chart. Charting at number 57 on the ''Billboard'' 200, 28 on the [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums]] chart and 22 on the [[Rap Albums]] chart, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/lil-durk/chart-history/rlp/|title=Lil Durk Just Cause Y'all Waited Chart History|website=billboard.com|access-date=December 1, 2021|archive-date=November 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211117223702/https://www.billboard.com/artist/lil-durk/chart-history/rlp/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/lil-durk/chart-history/tlp/|title=Lil Durk Just Cause Y'all Waited Chart History|website=billboard.com}}</ref>

Durk also announced a collaborative project with [[808 Mafia]] producer DY, "[[Durkio Krazy]]", which still hasn't been released and could possibly be canceled entirely.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lil Durk Announces "Durkio Krazy" Project With Dy Of 808 Mafia |url=https://rapdose.com/lil-durk-announces-durkio-krazy-project-with-dy-of-808mafia/ |website=Rap Dose |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180221100349/https://rapdose.com/lil-durk-announces-durkio-krazy-project-with-dy-of-808mafia/ |archive-date=February 21, 2018 |date=February 19, 2018}}</ref> On May 3, 2019, Durk was featured on the remix of "[[Crazy Story]]" by fellow rapper [[King Von]]. With a related music video, the remix is called "[[Crazy Story (Remix)|Crazy Story 2.0]]" which would later be part of Von's debut mixtape, ''[[Grandson, Vol. 1]]''.<ref>{{Citation|title=King Von & Lil Durk Showcase the OTF Movement for "Crazy Story 2.0" Video|url=https://hypebeast.com/2019/5/king-von-crazy-story-2-0-lil-durk-music-video-stream|work=[[Hypebeast (company)|Hypebeast]]|date=May 20, 2019|access-date=August 17, 2023|language=en|archive-date=June 18, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190618033458/https://hypebeast.com/2019/5/king-von-crazy-story-2-0-lil-durk-music-video-stream|url-status=live}}</ref> The song peaked at number 81 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lil Durk Lends His OTF Certification To King Von's "Crazy Story 2.0"|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-durk-lends-his-otf-certification-to-king-vons-crazy-story-20-new-song.1982833.html|access-date=August 17, 2023|website=[[HotNewHipHop]]|date=May 3, 2019|language=en|archive-date=September 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928145243/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-durk-lends-his-otf-certification-to-king-vons-crazy-story-20-new-song.1982833.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

As of July 27, 2018, Durk announced that he signed to [[Alamo Records]] and [[Interscope Records]], and released his third studio album ''[[Signed to the Streets 3]]'' on November 9, 2018, under Alamo/Interscope. It features guest appearances from [[Young Dolph]], [[Gunna (rapper)|Gunna]], [[A Boogie wit da Hoodie]], [[Future (rapper)|Future]], [[Kevin Gates]], [[Lil Baby]], [[Lil Skies]], TK Kravitz, and [[Ty Dolla Sign]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Mojica|first=Nick|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2018/07/lil-durk-signs-to-alamo-interscope-records/|title=Lil Durk Signs to Alamo/Interscope Records|date=July 27, 2018|website=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]|access-date=November 5, 2018|archive-date=November 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181107010601/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2018/07/lil-durk-signs-to-alamo-interscope-records/|url-status=live}}</ref>

''[[Love Songs 4 the Streets 2]]'', Lil Durk's fourth studio album, was released on August 2, 2019, serving as a sequel to his 2017 mixtape ''Love Songs 4 the Streets''. It features guest appearances from [[21 Savage]], [[A Boogie wit da Hoodie]], [[Key Glock]], [[King Von]], [[Meek Mill]], and [[Nicki Minaj]]. The album peaked at number four on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] in the United States, marking his first top-ten entry on the chart.

=== 2020–2022: ''Just Cause Y'all Waited 2'', ''The Voice'', ''The Voice of the Heroes'', and ''7220'' ===
{{Main|Just Cause Y'all Waited 2|The Voice (Lil Durk album)|The Voice of the Heroes|7220}}
[[File:Lil durk in 2020.png|thumb|230x230px|Lil Durk in 2020]]
To start off 2020, Durk released the stand-alone single “Chiraq Demons”, which features fellow rapper G Herbo and was released on March 21, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chiraq Demons - G Herbo, Lil Durk {{!}} Release Info |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/chiraq-demons-mr0005199132 |access-date=2024-09-14 |website=AllMusic |language=en |archive-date=September 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240914183140/https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/chiraq-demons-mr0005199132 |url-status=live }}</ref> Durk then followed thereafter with the stand-alone single “All Love”, which was released on March 29, 2020.<ref>{{Citation |title=All Love - Lil Durk {{!}} Album {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/all-love-mw0003372108 |access-date=2024-09-14 |language=en |archive-date=September 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240914183139/https://www.allmusic.com/album/all-love-mw0003372108 |url-status=live }}</ref> Durk then released singles for his at the time upcoming fifth studio album ''[[Just Cause Y'all Waited 2]]'', which was released on May 8, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lil Durk to Release 'Just Cause Y'all Waited 2' Album in May|url=https://thesource.com/2020/04/28/lil-durk-just-cause-yall-waited-2/|last=Grant|first=Shawn|date=April 28, 2020|website=[[The Source (magazine)|The Source]]|access-date=May 7, 2020|archive-date=May 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200503085833/https://thesource.com/2020/04/28/lil-durk-just-cause-yall-waited-2/|url-status=live}}</ref> The album most notably contained the singles “Viral Moment”, which was released on April 8, 2020, and peaked at number 91 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100,<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=2020-04-28 |title=Lil Durk Drops 'Viral Moment' Video, Announces New Mixtape for Patient Fans |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/lil-durk-viral-moment-video-9367549/ |access-date=2024-09-14 |magazine=Billboard |archive-date=September 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240914183141/https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/lil-durk-viral-moment-video-9367549/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and "[[3 Headed Goat]]", which features [[Polo G]] and [[Lil Baby]] and was released on May 7, 2020, the song peaked at number 43 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.

''[[Just Cause Y'all Waited 2|Just Cause Y’all Waited 2]]'' as previously mentioned above was released on May 8, 2020, and debuted at number five on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref name="BB200">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9379399/nav-good-intentions-debuts-at-no-1-on-billboard-200|title=NAV's 'Good Intentions' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|last=Caulfield|first=Keith|date=May 17, 2020|access-date=May 17, 2020|archive-date=May 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200518004051/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9379399/nav-good-intentions-debuts-at-no-1-on-billboard-200|url-status=live}}</ref> A deluxe edition of the album was later released on June 26, 2020, with seven additional tracks,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hypebeast.com/2020/6/lil-durk-just-cause-yall-waited-2-deluxe-album-stream-3-headed-goat-music-video|title=Lil Durk Drops 7 New Tracks With 'Just Cause Y'all Waited 2 (Deluxe)'|website=[[Hypebeast (website)|Hypebeast]]|last=Caraan|first=Sophie|date=June 26, 2020|access-date=June 27, 2020|archive-date=June 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629033534/https://hypebeast.com/2020/6/lil-durk-just-cause-yall-waited-2-deluxe-album-stream-3-headed-goat-music-video|url-status=live}}</ref> helping the album climb to a new peak of number two on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]]. On August 5, 2020, Durk appeared as a featured artist on the song "[[All These Niggas]]", by [[Only the Family|Only The Family]] affiliate and fellow rapper [[King Von]] in support of his debut studio album, ''[[Welcome to O'Block]]''; the song's official music video garnered 24 million views in two months on [[YouTube]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=Nov 19, 2020|title=A Final Conversation With King Von|url=https://uproxx.com/music/king-von-interview-welcome-to-oblock/|website=[[Uproxx]]|language=en-US|access-date=August 19, 2023|archive-date=March 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303123734/https://uproxx.com/music/king-von-interview-welcome-to-oblock/|url-status=live}}</ref> Banks could not appear or be in the music video for legal reasons.<ref>{{Cite web|date=October 27, 2020|title=King Von on Why Legally He Can't Be Around Lil Durk|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLkQiaOMB00|website=[[YouTube]]|language=en-US|access-date=August 19, 2023|archive-date=December 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201209082234/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLkQiaOMB00&feature=emb_title|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2020-08-05|title=King Von Drops Video For Lil Durk-Assisted 'All These N**gas' Following FBG Duck's Murder|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.57188/title.king-von-drops-video-for-lil-durk-assisted-all-these-ngas-follwing-fbg-ducks-murder|website=[[HipHopDX]]|language=en-US|access-date=August 19, 2023|archive-date=January 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113121007/https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.57188/title.king-von-drops-video-for-lil-durk-assisted-all-these-ngas-follwing-fbg-ducks-murder|url-status=live}}</ref> “All These Niggas” debuted and peaked at number 77 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]].<ref>{{Cite magazine|title=Chart History - King Von|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/king-von/chart-history/hsi/|date=November 11, 2020|access-date=August 19, 2023|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|language=en|archive-date=December 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211208031537/https://www.billboard.com/artist/king-von/chart-history/hsi/|url-status=live}}</ref>

On August 14, 2020, Durk was featured on the single “[[Laugh Now Cry Later]]” by Canadian rapper [[Drake (musician)|Drake]]. The song was a commercial success, debuting and peaking at number two on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming Durk's first top 40, top 20, and top 10 entry, and his highest-charting song, until the number-two chart position was matched with Durk's own “[[All My Life (Lil Durk song)|All My Life]]” in 2023.<ref>{{Cite magazine|title=Drake|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/drake/chart-history/hsi/|access-date=August 25, 2020|magazine=Billboard|archive-date=July 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210714130337/https://www.billboard.com/music/drake/chart-history/HSI|url-status=live}}</ref> On August 28, 2020, Lil Durk confirmed that an upcoming album would be titled ''The Voice'', which would eventually turn out to be [[The Voice (Lil Durk song)|the title track]] for his sixth studio album, ''[[The Voice (Lil Durk album)|The Voice]].'' Durk first hinted that ''The Voice'' would be released sometime in October 2020. He initially stated he would release new music on the same day as rapper [[6ix9ine]]'s second studio album, ''[[TattleTales (album)|TattleTales]]'', to amid their feud at the time.

The title track was released as the lead single from the album, along with the music video on September 4, 2020. The title track would debut and peak at number 62 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-durk-confirms-the-voice-album-is-coming-soon-news.117380.html?|title=Lil Durk Confirms "The Voice" Album Is Coming Soon|work=HotNewHipHop|last=A.|first=Aron|date=September 7, 2020|access-date=September 7, 2020|archive-date=September 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907194851/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-durk-confirms-the-voice-album-is-coming-soon-news.117380.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He later released the album's second single, "[[Stay Down (Lil Durk, 6lack and Young Thug song)|Stay Down]]" with American singer [[6lack]] and American rapper [[Young Thug]] along with the music video on October 30, 2020, and the song peaked at number 73 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. On November 5, 2020, Durk was featured on fellow rapper [[Pooh Shiesty|Pooh Sheisty]]'s single “[[Back in Blood (song)|Back In Blood]]”, which debuted at number 93 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and after the song going viral online later peaked at number 13.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chart Climber: How Pooh Shiesty & Lil Durk Found A Winning Street Rap Hit With "Back In Blood" |url=https://genius.com/a/chart-climber-how-pooh-shiesty-lil-durk-found-a-winning-street-rap-hit-with-back-in-blood |access-date=2024-09-14 |website=genius.com}}</ref> “Back In Blood” also serves as the lead single from Sheisty's debut mixtape ''[[Shiesty Season|Sheisty Season]].'' He then released "[[Backdoor (song)|Backdoor]]" as the third and final single, along with the music video on December 21, 2020, “Backdoor” would also peak at number 62 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.

''The Voice'' was released on December 24, 2020. It is a tribute to his labelmate and late close friend, [[King Von]], who is on the cover, and who was featured on the song, "[[Still Trappin]]{{'-}}”, which “Still Trappin’” would go on to debut and peak at number 53 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pitchfork.com/news/lil-durk-releases-new-album-the-voice-listen|title=Lil Durk Releases New Album The Voice|work=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|last=Bloom|first=Madison|date=December 24, 2020|access-date=December 25, 2020|archive-date=December 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201224180259/https://pitchfork.com/news/lil-durk-releases-new-album-the-voice-listen/|url-status=live}}</ref>

On March 3, 2021, Durk, King Von, Booka600, and Memo600 released the collaborative single “[[Jump (Lil Durk song)|Jump]]”, which peaked at number 9 on the ''Billboard'' [[Bubbling Under Hot 100]] chart and was released as the sixth and final single from Only The Family's fourth compilation album: ''[[Loyal Bros]].''<ref>{{Citation |title=Lil Durk, King Von & Booka600 (Ft. Memo600) – JUMP |url=https://genius.com/Lil-durk-king-von-and-booka600-jump-lyrics |access-date=2024-09-14 |archive-date=September 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240914183139/https://genius.com/Lil-durk-king-von-and-booka600-jump-lyrics |url-status=live }}</ref> On June 4, 2021, Lil Durk released a song with fellow rapper [[Lil Baby]] titled “[[Voice of the Heroes]]” which debuted and peaked at number 21 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and happened to be the lead and only single from his collaborative album with Lil Baby, ''[[The Voice of the Heroes]]'' which also was released on June 4, 2021. The album also became Durk's first number one album on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart as well as Lil Baby's second.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Caulfield |first=Keith |date=June 13, 2021 |title=Lil Baby & Lil Durk's 'The Voice of the Heroes' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/lil-baby-lil-durk-the-voice-of-the-heroes-number-one-billboard-200-albums-chart/ |url-access=subscription |access-date=June 13, 2021 |magazine=Billboard |archive-date=June 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210623014231/https://www.billboard.com/amp/articles/columns/hip-hop/9586539/lil-baby-lil-durk-the-voice-of-the-heroes-number-one-billboard-200-albums-chart |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":2" /> On August 29, 2021, Durk was featured on [[Kanye West]]'s song “Jonah” from West's tenth studio album ''[[Donda]]'', however every song on the album with features did not receive credit, therefore Durk was not credited on the song. On September 3, 2021, Durk was also featured alongside [[Giveon]] on Drake's song "[[In the Bible]]", which is from Drake's sixth studio album ''[[Certified Lover Boy]].'' “In the Bible” peaked at number 7 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, marking Durk's second top-ten entry following “[[Laugh Now Cry Later]]” in 2020.
[[File:Lil Durk March 2022.png|thumb|left|170px|Lil Durk in March 2022]]
On October 15, 2021, Durk released “[[Pissed Me Off]]”,<ref>{{Cite web |last=QD |date=2021-10-15 |title=Lil Durk Shows No Remorse For His Opps In "Pissed Me Off" |url=https://ratingsgamemusic.com/2021/10/15/lil-durk-shows-no-remorse-for-his-opps-in-pissed-me-off/ |access-date=2024-09-14 |website=RATINGS GAME MUSIC |language=en-US |archive-date=September 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240914183140/https://ratingsgamemusic.com/2021/10/15/lil-durk-shows-no-remorse-for-his-opps-in-pissed-me-off/ |url-status=live }}</ref> which peaked at number 39 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and serves as the lead single from his at the time upcoming seventh studio album ''[[7220]].'' On November 5, 2021, Durk released the stand-alone single “[[Lion Eyes]]”,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cole |first=Alexander |date=2021-11-06 |title=Lil Durk Surprises Fans With New Song "Lion Eyes" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/360137-lil-durk-surprises-fans-with-new-song-lion-eyes-new-song |access-date=2024-09-14 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en |archive-date=September 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240914183140/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/360137-lil-durk-surprises-fans-with-new-song-lion-eyes-new-song |url-status=live }}</ref> which peaked at number 3 on the ''Billboard'' Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. On December 17, 2021, Durk collaborated with the high-profile country musician [[Morgan Wallen]] to release the single “[[Broadway Girls]]”, which was a commercial success and happened to be a top-20 hit on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at number 14 on the chart and happened to be the second single for Durk's album ''7220''.

On February 22, 2022, Lil Durk released a new single, "[[Ahhh Ha]]", produced by Southside. He initially stated that his seventh studio album, ''[[7220]]'', was due to be released on the same day, but it was pushed back to March 11; it was released then, consisting of 17 tracks, including guest appearances from [[Future (rapper)|Future]], [[Gunna (rapper)|Gunna]], [[Summer Walker]], and [[Morgan Wallen]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |last=Marie |first=Erika |date=March 11, 2022 |title=Lil Durk Delivers "7220" Ft. Future, Gunna, Summer Walker, & Morgan Wallen |work=HotNewHipHop |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-durk-delivers-7220-ft-future-gunna-summer-walker-and-morgan-wallen-new-mixtape.122474.html |access-date=March 12, 2022 |archive-date=March 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220313035459/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-durk-delivers-7220-ft-future-gunna-summer-walker-and-morgan-wallen-new-mixtape.122474.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

On July 31, 2022, Durk announced that following an incident that occurred on July 30, where his head was struck by an explosive [[pyrotechnic]], he will be suspending performing and recording to recover from his injuries. In the accident, which happened during his set at the [[Lollapalooza]] music festival in Chicago, Durk suffered injuries to his face and right eye.<ref name="Injury">{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2022/music/news/lil-durk-hit-lollapalooza-break-pyrotechnic-1235330121/|title=Lil Durk Announces He'll 'Take a Break' After Getting Hit With Pyrotechnic at Lollapalooza|last=Garcia|first=thania|date=July 31, 2022|website=Variety|language=en-US|access-date=July 31, 2022|archive-date=July 31, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220731210724/https://variety.com/2022/music/news/lil-durk-hit-lollapalooza-break-pyrotechnic-1235330121/|url-status=live}}</ref> On November 14, 2022, Durk was featured on American rapper [[Roddy Ricch]]{{'}}s single titled, "[[Twin (song)|Twin]]", The song was number 1 on the [[Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles|US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles]], and it was number 35 on the [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs|US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs]], the song later appeared on ''[[Feed Tha Streets III]]'', the third commercial mixtape by Roddy Ricch.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Roddy Ricch connects with Lil Durk for "Twin" |url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2022-11-14/253461/roddy-ricch-lil-durk-twin-single/ |access-date=2023-12-22 |website=REVOLT |language=en-US |archive-date=December 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231222043220/https://www.revolt.tv/article/2022-11-14/253461/roddy-ricch-lil-durk-twin-single/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== 2023: ''Almost Healed'' and ''Nightmares in the Trenches'' ===
{{Main|Almost Healed|Nightmares in the Trenches}}

After appearing on the cover of ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]'', Lil Durk appeared in an interview in which he teased the release of his eighth studio album, a sequel to his sixth studio album, ''[[The Voice (Lil Durk album)|The Voice]]'' (2020).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/lil-durk-xxl-magazine-spring-2023-issue/|title=Lil Durk Covers XXL Magazine's Spring 2023 Issue|last=Cline|first=Georgette|date=April 20, 2023|magazine=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]|language=en-US|access-date=April 29, 2023|archive-date=April 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230429104521/https://www.xxlmag.com/lil-durk-xxl-magazine-spring-2023-issue/|url-status=live}}</ref> When asked about the album, he stated: "Growth. That's what the "2.0" stand for, just be on another level. Just not only music-wise, like the things around me like I told you, growing from the friends around me, management. Sitting with the mayor. We doin’ big charity things. Neighborhood Heroes, the foundation I got."<ref name="The Voice 2.0">{{Cite web |last=Cline |first=Georgette |title=Lil Durk Reveals All About New Album, Wild Moment With Jay-Z, the Real Deal on India Royale Relationship and More |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/lil-durk-interview-the-voice-2-0-album/ |access-date=2023-04-22 |website=XXL Mag |date=April 20, 2023 |language=en |archive-date=April 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422160327/https://www.xxlmag.com/lil-durk-interview-the-voice-2-0-album/ |url-status=live }}</ref> However, on May 5, Durk announced that the title had been changed to ''[[Almost Healed]]''. The album was released on May 26 and features guest appearances from [[Alicia Keys]], [[J. Cole]], Chief Wuk, [[Future (rapper)|Future]], [[21 Savage]], [[Kodak Black]], [[Rob49]], the late [[Juice Wrld]], and [[Morgan Wallen]]. The lead single, "[[All My Life (Lil Durk song)|All My Life]]" featuring J. Cole, was released on May 12. The song debuted and peaked at number two on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], giving Durk his highest-charting song as a lead artist and matching [[Drake (musician)|Drake]]'s "[[Laugh Now Cry Later]]" as his highest-charting song overall. The second single, "[[Pelle Coat]]", was released on May 25 respectively, alongside the promotional single "Therapy Session", a collaboration with Alicia Keys. The former song debuted and peaked at number 35 on the Hot 100. The album debuted and peaked at number three on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]]. Durk later shared that he would be releasing a new album soon, which would have thirteen tracks after his previous couple solo albums had a few more tracks than that and ran for longer.

On August 18, 2023, Durk released a single titled, "[[F*ck U Thought]]", which is the lead single to his deluxe edition of ''Almost Healed''. And on November 10, 2023, he released another single titled, "[[Smurk Carter]]", which serves as the lead and only single to his fifth compilation album, ''Nightmares in the Trenches''. On November 17, 2023, Durk released his fifth compilation album titled ''[[Nightmares in the Trenches]],'' which is also a collaboration with artists from his label [[Only the Family]] and the project features guest appearances from OTF Boonie Moe, [[Rob49]], THF Zoo, Cokilla, Chief Wuk, Doodie Lo, YTB Fatt, [[Icewear Vezzo]], Deeski, and Booka600.<sup>[[Nightmares in the Trenches#cite note-2|[2]]]</sup> On October 27, 2023, [[David Guetta]] featured [[Ayra Starr]] and Lil Durk on a house-influenced Afrobeats song titled "Big FU".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://djmag.com/news/david-guetta-shares-new-single-big-fu-ayra-starr-lil-durk-listen/|title=David Guetta shares new single, 'Big FU', with Ayra Starr & Lil Durk: Listen|work=[[DJ Mag]]|last=Krol|first=Charlotte|date=30 October 2023|accessdate=10 February 2024|archive-date=February 29, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240229203105/https://djmag.com/news/david-guetta-shares-new-single-big-fu-ayra-starr-lil-durk-listen|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="BB">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/friday-music-guide-taylor-swift-brent-faiyaz-1235456762/|title=Friday Music Guide: New Music From Taylor Swift, Brent Faiyaz and More|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|last=Lipshutz|first=Jason|date=27 October 2023|accessdate=10 February 2024}}</ref>

=== 2024–present: First Grammy win, ''Deep Thoughts'' and ''Love Songs 4 the Streets 3'' announcement ===
{{Main|66th Annual Grammy Awards|Deep Thoughts (Lil Durk album)}}

On January 12, 2024, Durk made a guest appearance on 21 Savage's ''[[American Dream (21 Savage album)|American Dream]]'' on the song "[[Dangerous (21 Savage, Lil Durk and Metro Boomin song)|Dangerous]]".

On February 4, at the [[66th Annual Grammy Awards]], Lil Durk won his first Grammy after three previous nominations. He won [[Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance|Best Melodic Rap Performance]] with the song "[[All My Life (Lil Durk song)|All My Life]]" featuring [[J. Cole]], the lead single from his eighth studio album ''[[Almost Healed]]''.

In late January 2024, Durk announced the future release of his next studio album in response to a [[Kanye West]] post, revealing the project's title as ''Love Songs 4 the Streets 3''. The album was intended as a sequel to both his 2017 commercial mixtape ''Love Songs 4 the Streets'' and his 2019 studio album ''[[Love Songs 4 the Streets 2]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/756909-lil-durk-kanye-west-response-new-album-hip-hop-news|title=Lil Durk Responds To Kanye West, Announces New Album|work=[[HotNewHipHop]]|last=Lavender|first=Alexandria|date=January 25, 2024|accessdate=February 17, 2024|archive-date=February 17, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240217221442/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/756909-lil-durk-kanye-west-response-new-album-hip-hop-news|url-status=live}}</ref>
On February 23, 2024, Durk released the project's lead single, an introspective track titled "[[Old Days (Lil Durk song)|Old Days]]", accompanied by an official music video on the same day.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://uproxx.com/music/lil-durk-old-days-song/|title=Lil Durk Reflects On The 'Old Days' In The First Taste Of 'Love Songs 4 The Streets 3'|work=[[HotNewHipHop]]|last=Lavender|first=Alexandria|date=February 23, 2024|accessdate=February 28, 2024|archive-date=February 28, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240228052326/https://uproxx.com/music/lil-durk-old-days-song/|url-status=live}}</ref>
On June 28, 2024, he followed up with another single, "Went Hollywood for a Year",<ref>{{cite news|url=https://thesource.com/2024/06/28/lil-durk-releases-new-single-went-hollywood-for-a-year/|title=Lil Durk Releases New Single "Went Hollywood For A Year"|work=[[The Source (magazine)|The Source]]|last=Sha Be|first=Allah|date=June 28, 2024|accessdate=September 25, 2024|archive-date=September 24, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240924205616/https://thesource.com/2024/06/28/lil-durk-releases-new-single-went-hollywood-for-a-year/|url-status=live}}</ref> and later released "[[Turn Up a Notch]]" on September 25, 2024. In October 2024 ''Love Songs 4 the Streets 3'' was announced to be deferred and replaced by a new studio album titled ''[[Deep Thoughts (Lil Durk album)|Deep Thoughts]]'', which was initially set to be released on October 18, 2024. However, the album release was postponed following Banks' incarceration in November.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Schube|first=Will|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/lil-durk-deep-thoughts-delay-birthday-show-chicago|title=Lil Durk Delays ''Deep Thoughts'' Album But Announces Huge Birthday Show in Chicago|website=[[HipHopDX]]|date=October 15, 2024|access-date=October 25, 2024|archive-date=November 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110211640/https://hiphopdx.com/news/lil-durk-deep-thoughts-delay-birthday-show-chicago|url-status=live}}</ref> The album was preceded by five singles: "Turn Up a Notch", later added to the album’s final tracklist, was followed by "[[Monitoring Me]]" on October 4, 2024, "Late Checkout" a week later on October 11, "Opportunist" six days after, and "[[Can't Hide It]]" two days before the album’s debut, on March 26, 2025. ''Deep Thoughts'' was finally released on March 28, 2025.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/deep-thoughts/1771970310 |title=''Deep Thoughts'' by Lil Durk |website=Apple Music |access-date=February 27, 2025}}</ref>

== Only the Family ==
{{Main|Only the Family}}

[[Only the Family]] is a collective formed by Lil Durk in 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chiraqdrill.com/lil-durk-otf/|title=OTF (Only The Family) – OTF Records &#124; Founded by Lil Durk|website=Chiraq Drill – Chicago Rap, Hip Hop, Music Reviews, & Breaking News|access-date=October 1, 2020|archive-date=October 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021065846/https://www.chiraqdrill.com/lil-durk-otf/|url-status=live}}</ref> Artists such as the late [[King Von]], the late OTF Nuski, Doodie Lo, Booka600, OTF DEDE and OTF Boonie Moe are associated with the label.

== Personal life ==
Durk is a [[Muslims|Muslim]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-31 |title=Lil Durk Reacts After Inspiring African Fan To Convert To Islam |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/lil-durk-fan-coverts-to-islam |access-date=2023-07-01 |website=HipHopDX |language=en |archive-date=July 1, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230701062659/https://hiphopdx.com/news/lil-durk-fan-coverts-to-islam |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Lil Durk Inspires Fan To Convert To Islam |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/684870-lil-durk-inspires-fan-to-convert-to-islam |access-date=2023-07-01 |website=www.hotnewhiphop.com |date=June 2023 |language=en |archive-date=July 1, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230701062659/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/684870-lil-durk-inspires-fan-to-convert-to-islam |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Griffin |first=Marc |date=2023-06-07 |title=Lil Durk Wants To Hold Massive Prayer For Chicago Muslims |url=https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/lil-durk-prayer-chicago-muslims-1234762918/ |access-date=2023-07-01 |website=VIBE.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He has seven children.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wynne |first=Kelly |date=June 14, 2019 |title=Who is Lil Durk? Judge finds probable cause to charge rapper with intent to murder |url=https://www.newsweek.com/who-lil-durk-judge-finds-probable-cause-charge-rapper-intent-murder-february-shooting-1444136 |website=Newsweek |access-date=February 22, 2020 |archive-date=November 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116123311/https://www.newsweek.com/who-lil-durk-judge-finds-probable-cause-charge-rapper-intent-murder-february-shooting-1444136 |url-status=live }}</ref> Since 2021 he had been engaged to his longtime girlfriend, [[India Royale]], and after his 2024 arrest, it was revealed that they got married the same year.<ref>{{cite web |author=Lisa Respers France |date=December 20, 2021 |title=Lil Durk proposes during concert |url=https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/20/entertainment/lil-durk-india-royale-engaged/index.html |work=CNN |access-date=December 20, 2021 |archive-date=May 25, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230525231903/https://edition.cnn.com/2021/12/20/entertainment/lil-durk-india-royale-engaged/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Gabriel Bras Nevares |date=January 12, 2025 |title=Lil Durk & India Royale Reportedly Got Secretly Married Months Ago |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/868619-lil-durk-india-royale-married-secret-months-ago-dj-akademiks-hip-hop-news |work=[[HotNewHipHop]] |access-date=January 12, 2025 |archive-date=January 12, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250112054300/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/868619-lil-durk-india-royale-married-secret-months-ago-dj-akademiks-hip-hop-news |url-status=live }}</ref>

On May 31, 2014, Durk's cousin OTF Nunu also known as Nuski was shot and killed.<ref name=BET1>{{cite news|url=https://www.bet.com/article/3fxwdd/lil-durk-s-cousin-otf-nunu-shot-dead-in-chicago|title=Lil Durk's Cousin OTF Nunu Shot Dead in Chicago|last=Muhammad|first=Latifah|website=[[BET]]|publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]]|date=June 2, 2014|access-date=June 22, 2016|archive-date=October 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005143133/https://www.bet.com/article/3fxwdd/lil-durk-s-cousin-otf-nunu-shot-dead-in-chicago|url-status=live}}</ref> Then, on March 27, 2015, Uchenna "OTF Chino Dolla" Agina, Durk's friend and manager, was also shot dead.<ref>{{cite web |last=C.M. |first=Emmanuel |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2015/03/lil-durks-manager-killed-chicago/ |title=Lil Durk's Manager Shot and Killed |website=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]] |date=March 27, 2015 |access-date=June 2, 2015 |archive-date=March 1, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190301221522/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2015/03/lil-durks-manager-killed-chicago/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On November 6, 2020, Lil Durk's affiliate and fellow rapper [[King Von]] was fatally shot outside a nightclub in Atlanta.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Schube|first=Will|title=King Von, Emerging Chicago Rapper, Dead At 26|url=https://www.npr.org/2020/11/06/932178314/king-von-emerging-chicago-rapper-dead-at-26|access-date=January 2, 2021|newspaper=NPR|language=en|date=November 6, 2020|archive-date=February 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210201154624/https://www.npr.org/2020/11/06/932178314/king-von-emerging-chicago-rapper-dead-at-26|url-status=live}}</ref> On June 6, 2021, Durk's brother, Dontay "DThang" Banks Jr, was shot and killed outside of a Chicago nightclub.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lil Durk's brother DThang reportedly shot and killed|url=https://www.revolt.tv/news/2021/6/6/22521280/lil-durks-brother-dthang-reportedly-killed-in-chicago|access-date=June 6, 2021|website=www.revolt.tv|date=June 6, 2021|language=en|archive-date=June 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606142655/https://www.revolt.tv/news/2021/6/6/22521280/lil-durks-brother-dthang-reportedly-killed-in-chicago|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Lil Durk's brother OTF DThang, shot to death outside Harvey strip club|url=https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/lil-durks-brother-rapper-otf-dthang-fatally-shot-outside-harvey-nightclub/|access-date=June 9, 2021|website=wgntv.com|date=June 7, 2021|language=en|archive-date=June 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210618151557/https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/lil-durks-brother-rapper-otf-dthang-fatally-shot-outside-harvey-nightclub/|url-status=live}}</ref>

In the early hours of July 11, 2021, Durk was targeted in a home invasion, where he and his girlfriend India exchanged gunfire with the suspects. Nobody was harmed, and the suspects fled the scene.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lil Durk Apparent Target of Home Invasion, Gunfire Exchanged with Suspects|url=https://www.tmz.com/2021/07/15/lil-durk-home-invasion-georgia-gunfire-exchanged-shootout/|access-date=July 15, 2021|website=TMZ|date=July 15, 2021|language=en|archive-date=January 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220105171530/https://www.tmz.com/2021/07/15/lil-durk-home-invasion-georgia-gunfire-exchanged-shootout/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Lil Durk, India Royale Reportedly Exchange Gunfire With Home Invaders|url=https://www.complex.com/music/lil-durk-home-invasion-gunfire-shootout/|access-date=July 15, 2021|website=Complex|language=en|archive-date=September 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210924125649/https://www.complex.com/music/lil-durk-home-invasion-gunfire-shootout/|url-status=live}}</ref>

In July 2023, TMZ reported that Durk was hospitalized due to severe dehydration and exhaustion.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Levine |first=Daniel |date=July 19, 2023 |title=Lil Durk Cancels Tour Due to Health Issues |url=https://people.com/lil-durk-cancels-tour-due-to-health-issues-7562806 |access-date=2023-07-19 |website=Peoplemag |language=en |archive-date=July 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230719113646/https://people.com/lil-durk-cancels-tour-due-to-health-issues-7562806 |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Legal issues ==

[[File:Lil Durk - Mugshot (2024).jpeg|thumb|upright|right|Banks' 2024 mugshot after his arrest in Broward County, Florida]]
In late 2011, Durk was arrested on a weapons charge. He was released on bond, but was later sentenced to 3 months.<ref name="complexlil">{{cite web |author=David Drake |date=November 18, 2012 |title=Durk Returning to Jail |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2012/11/who-is-lil-durk/returning-to-jail |access-date=December 17, 2012 |work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]] |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303170526/http://www.complex.com/music/2012/11/who-is-lil-durk/returning-to-jail |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="xxlmaglil">{{cite web |date=July 20, 2013 |title=Lil Durk Released From Jail |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/07/lil-durk-released-from-jail/ |access-date=June 2, 2015 |website=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]] |archive-date=October 31, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141031165404/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/07/lil-durk-released-from-jail/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On June 5, 2013, Durk was arrested after allegedly throwing a loaded .40 caliber handgun into his car when police approached him on South Green Street in Chicago. He was charged with unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.<ref>{{cite web |last=Drake |first=David |title=Lil Durk Arrested With .40 Caliber Handgun in Chicago |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/06/lil-durk-arrested-with-gun-in-chicago |access-date=June 2, 2015 |website=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]] |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303180637/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/06/lil-durk-arrested-with-gun-in-chicago |url-status=live }}</ref> He was held on $100,000 bond, and his lawyer would claim to have nine [[affidavit]]s from witnesses who confirm Durk's innocence. One witness also admitted the gun was his.<ref>{{cite web |last=Diep |first=Eric |date=June 6, 2013 |title=Lil Durk Held On $100,000 Bond For Gun Charge; Lawyer Says He's Innocent |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/06/lil-durk-held-on-100000-bond-for-gun-charge-lawyer-says-hes-innocent/ |access-date=June 2, 2015 |website=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]] |archive-date=March 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200320102538/https://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/06/lil-durk-held-on-100000-bond-for-gun-charge-lawyer-says-hes-innocent/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Durk was released on July 18, 2013.<ref name="xxlmaglil" />

On August 19, 2016, Durk was cleared of disregarding probation when he was arrested on felony gun charges; the judge dropped the charges.<ref>{{cite web |last=Schwartz |first=Danny |date=August 21, 2016 |title=Lil Durk cleared of gun charges after being cleared for violating probation |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-durk-cleared-of-gun-charges-probation-violation-news.23605.html? |access-date=August 21, 2016 |website=Hotnewhiphop}}</ref>

In May 2019, Lil Durk and [[King Von]] were arrested on charges relating to a non-lethal shooting that took place earlier that year on February 5. According to prosecutors, the two men robbed and shot a man outside a popular [[Atlanta]] drive-in, for a [[Jeep Cherokee]] and $30,000.<ref>{{cite news |date=June 15, 2019 |title=Judge rules case against rappers Lil Durk, Von King can move forward |url=https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/judge-rules-case-against-rappers-lil-durk-von-king-can-move-forward |access-date=June 27, 2021 |work=FOX 5 Atlanta |archive-date=November 7, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191107232937/https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/judge-rules-case-against-rappers-lil-durk-von-king-can-move-forward |url-status=live }}</ref> After weeks in jail, Durk and Von were released on $250,000 and $300,000 bonds, respectively.<ref>{{cite news |author=Asia Burns |date=June 21, 2019 |title=Rapper Lil Durk posts $250K bond in Varsity shooting |url=https://www.ajc.com/news/crime--law/rapper-lil-durk-granted-250k-bond-varsity-shooting/ |access-date=June 27, 2021 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}}{{Dead link|date=June 2023|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=June 23, 2019 |title=King Von Released From Jail |url=https://kollegekidd.com/news/king-von-released-from-jail/ |access-date=June 27, 2021 |website=KollegeKidd.com |archive-date=May 14, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514104632/https://kollegekidd.com/news/king-von-released-from-jail/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In October 2022, the charges against Durk were dismissed.<ref>{{cite magazine |date=October 24, 2022 |title=Lil Durk's Attempted Murder Charge Dropped |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lil-durk-attempted-murder-charge-dropped-1234616773/ |access-date=November 13, 2022 |magazine=Rolling Stone |archive-date=November 7, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107041545/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lil-durk-attempted-murder-charge-dropped-1234616773/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

On October 9, 2024, it was reported that Durk, the estate of King Von and OTF Records were filed a wrongful death lawsuit by the estate and family of gang rival and Chicago rapper Carlton "[[FBG Duck]]" Weekly, who was murdered outside of a [[Gold Coast Historic District (Chicago)|Gold Coast]] strip mall on August 4, 2020. The lawsuit and its attorneys claimed that Durk and his OTF Records imprint were "profiting off of Weekly's death through negligence and misconduct".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wire • • |first=Andy Grimm/Sun-Times |date=2024-10-09 |title=Rapper FBG Duck's mom sues Lil Durk, King Von's estate over son's brazen Gold Coast killing |url=https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/fbg-ducks-mom-sues-lil-durk-king-vons-estate-over-brazen-killing-of-son/3569378/ |access-date=2024-10-25 |website=NBC Chicago |language=en-US |archive-date=October 10, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241010021900/https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/fbg-ducks-mom-sues-lil-durk-king-vons-estate-over-brazen-killing-of-son/3569378/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ewing |first=Tia |date=2024-10-09 |title=Lawsuit blames Lil Durk, others for 2020 killing of FBG Duck, citing misconduct and negligence |url=https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/lawsuit-blames-lil-durk-others-2020-killing-fbg-duck |access-date=2024-10-25 |website=FOX 32 Chicago |language=en-US |archive-date=November 2, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241102090659/https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/lawsuit-blames-lil-durk-others-2020-killing-fbg-duck |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-09 |title=Rapper FBG Duck's mom sues Lil Durk, King Von's estate over son's brazen Gold Coast killing |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/fbgduck/2024/10/09/fbg-duck-lil-durk-king-von-otf-only-the-family-shooting-homicide-lawsuit |access-date=2024-10-25 |website=Chicago Sun-Times |language=en |archive-date=October 10, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241010033820/https://chicago.suntimes.com/fbgduck/2024/10/09/fbg-duck-lil-durk-king-von-otf-only-the-family-shooting-homicide-lawsuit |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== Murder-for-hire arrest ===

On October 23, 2024, Kavon Grant, Deandre Wilson, Keith Jones, David Lindsey, and Asa Houston, all affiliates of Durk's Only the Family record label were arrested and have been indicted on charges including conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, committing murder-for-hire involving a death, and the use of a machine gun in a violent crime resulting in death, in connection with the August 2022 shooting of Quando Rondo and the death of his cousin, Saviay'a "Lul Pabb" Robinson.<ref name="5 OTF members">{{cite web |last1=Coleman II |first1=C. Vernon |title=Five Men Charged for Killing Quando Rondo's Cousin in Alleged Murder-for-Hire to Avenge King Von's Killing |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/five-men-charged-killing-quando-rondo-cousin-avenge-king-von-killing/ |publisher=XXL |date=October 25, 2024 |access-date=October 25, 2024 |archive-date=November 8, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241108223427/https://www.xxlmag.com/five-men-charged-killing-quando-rondo-cousin-avenge-king-von-killing/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The shooting was allegedly revenge for the death of King Von with prosecutors noting that "flights and rental cars for the five men were paid for with a credit card tied to the label".<ref name="5 OTF members"/> The following day, on October 24, Durk was arrested in [[Broward County, Florida]], by [[United States Marshals Service|United States Marshals]] concerning an alleged [[Contract killing|murder-for-hire]] plot.<ref name="RS Durk 2024 arrest">{{cite magazine|first=Emily|last=Zemler|title=Lil Durk Arrested in Florida on Pending Murder-for-Hire Charge|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lil-durk-arrested-murder-for-hire-charge-1235142729/|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=October 25, 2024|archive-date=October 27, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241027032052/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lil-durk-arrested-murder-for-hire-charge-1235142729/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Cowen |first1=Trace William |title=Lil Durk Arrested in Florida Over Murder-for-Hire Allegation |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/tracewilliamcowen/lil-durk-arrested-murder-for-hire |publisher=Complex |date=October 25, 2024 |access-date=October 25, 2024 |archive-date=November 12, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241112122508/https://www.complex.com/music/a/tracewilliamcowen/lil-durk-arrested-murder-for-hire |url-status=live }}</ref> Arrest records and prosecutors allege that Durk hired the five men to take part in the shooting in exchange for money and "lucrative music opportunities" to anyone who would murder Quando Rondo.<ref>{{cite news|first=Ian|last=Youngs|title=US rapper Lil Durk arrested over murder-for-hire plot|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp35912v9rro|work=[[BBC News]]|date=October 25, 2024|access-date=October 25, 2024|archive-date=November 12, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241112122509/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp35912v9rro|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=Conor|last=Murray|title=Lil Durk Arrest: What We Know About Rapper's Alleged Involvement In Murder-For-Hire Plot|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2024/10/25/lil-durk-arrest-what-we-know-about-rappers-alleged-involvement-in-murder-for-hire-plot/|work=[[Forbes]]|date=October 25, 2024|access-date=October 25, 2024|archive-date=October 25, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241025190738/https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2024/10/25/lil-durk-arrest-what-we-know-about-rappers-alleged-involvement-in-murder-for-hire-plot/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Durk has been [[extradited]] from Broward County, Florida, to Los Angeles, California, he has since pleaded [[Plea|not guilty]] and is currently detained at [[MDC Los Angeles]] awaiting trial to face charges.<ref name="RS Durk 2024 arrest"/> Lil Durk could face a minimum of [[life in prison]]<ref name="b026">{{cite web | title=Chicago Rapper Lil Durk Charged in Superseding Indictment Alleging Murder-for-Hire Plot to Kill Rival Near Beverly Center Mall in 2022 | website=United States Department of Justice | date=2024-11-08 | url=https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/chicago-rapper-lil-durk-charged-superseding-indictment-alleging-murder-hire-plot-kill#:~:text=If%20convicted%2C%20all%20the%20defendants,Department%20are%20investigating%20this%20matter. | access-date=2024-11-19}}</ref> if convicted or to a maximum extent, the [[death penalty]] as speculated by some legal analysts<ref name="l327">{{cite web | last=Kawash | first=Maher | title=Chicago rapper Lil Durk arrested in Broward County, Florida on murder-for-hire charges | website=ABC7 San Francisco | date=2024-10-25 | url=https://abc7news.com/post/chicago-rapper-lil-durk-arrested-broward-county-florida-murder-hire-charges/15467813/ | access-date=2024-11-19 | archive-date=November 11, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241111051301/https://abc7news.com/post/chicago-rapper-lil-durk-arrested-broward-county-florida-murder-hire-charges/15467813/ | url-status=live }}</ref> and is being held [[Bail|without bail]]. His trial was originally scheduled for January 7, 2025.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/rapper-lil-durk-arrested-florida-murder-hire-charge-rcna177231|title=Rapper Lil Durk arrested in Florida on murder for hire charge|first=Marlene|last=Lenthang|publisher=NBC News|date=October 25, 2024|access-date=October 25, 2024|archive-date=October 27, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241027021609/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/rapper-lil-durk-arrested-florida-murder-hire-charge-rcna177231|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/lil-durk-gets-trial-date-after-pleading-not-guilty-to-murder-for-hire-charges-3813328 | title=Lil Durk gets trial date after pleading not guilty to murder-for-hire charges | website=[[NME]] | date=November 16, 2024 | access-date=December 5, 2024 | archive-date=December 7, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241207222707/https://www.nme.com/news/music/lil-durk-gets-trial-date-after-pleading-not-guilty-to-murder-for-hire-charges-3813328 | url-status=live }}</ref>

As news broke of the investigation, the [[Cook County, Illinois|Cook County]] village of [[Broadview, Illinois|Broadview]] announced their dissociation from Durk and his foundation, Neighborhood Heroes, and the rescinding of the [[Freedom of the City#Key to the city|key to the city]] he was awarded the prior October 18.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-25 |title=Lil Durk Stripped Of Key To Chicago Suburb As Mayor Ends Partnership With His Nonprofit |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/lil-durk-stripped-key-chicago-mayor |access-date=2024-10-25 |website=HipHopDX |language=en |archive-date=October 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241027173147/https://www.hiphopdx.com/news/lil-durk-stripped-key-chicago-mayor |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Griffin |first=Marc |date=2024-10-25 |title=Lil Durk Has Chicago City Key Rescinded After Murder-For-Hire Arrest |url=https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/lil-durk-chicago-city-key-rescinded-murder-for-hire-arrest-1234936173/ |access-date=2024-10-25 |website=VIBE.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

During a December 12 detention hearing, it was revealed that according to unsealed court documents, federal operatives are linking a second murder for hire plot to Durk, claiming he is behind the fatal 2022 shooting of Stephon Mack after Mack exited the Youth Peace Center of Roseland in Chicago. Durk has not been charged in that case, but the prosecution argued that the documents are evidence that Durk is a flight risk, and Durk's legal team's offer of $3 million bail was denied.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-13 |title=Lil Durk denied bond in murder-for-hire case |url=https://rollingout.com/2024/12/13/lil-durks-bail-request-denied/ |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=rollingout.com |language=en-US |archive-date=December 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241214095617/https://rollingout.com/2024/12/13/lil-durks-bail-request-denied/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Lil Durk Denied Bail After Judge Turned Down $3 Million Bond Package |url=https://real923la.iheart.com/content/2024-12-16-lil-durk-denied-bail-after-judge-turned-down-3-million-bond-package/ |access-date=2024-12-17 |website=REAL 92.3 |language=en |archive-date=December 18, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241218234630/https://real923la.iheart.com/content/2024-12-16-lil-durk-denied-bail-after-judge-turned-down-3-million-bond-package/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Tribune">{{cite news |last=Meisner |first=Jason |date=2013-12-13 |title=Federal prosecutors link Lil Durk to killing as rapper is denied bond in LA |newspaper=[[Chicago Tribune]] |page=2 |id={{ProQuest|3143623493}} }}</ref>

On December 31, 2024, it was announced that due to undiscovered evidence, new developments regarding a plea deal and other complications, Lil Durk's trial would be pushed back from January 7, 2025 to October 14, 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Precious |first=Gibson |date=2025-01-01 |title=Lil Durk Trial Date Pushed Back as At Least One Co-Defendant Explores Plea Agreement |url=https://balleralert.com/profiles/blogs/lil-durk-trial-date-pushed-back-as-at-least-one-co-defendant-explores-plea-agreement/ |access-date=2025-01-01 |language=en-US}}</ref>

In February 2025, Andrea Robinson, the mother of Saviay'a Robinson, filed a wrongful death suit against Durk.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-26 |title=Lil Durk In More Legal Trouble After New Wrongful Death Lawsuit |url=https://www.yahoo.com/news/lil-durk-more-legal-trouble-011558603.html |access-date=2025-02-28 |website=Yahoo News |language=en-US |archive-date=April 7, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250407183414/https://www.yahoo.com/news/lil-durk-more-legal-trouble-011558603.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

In early June 2025, it was confirmed that federal prosecutors would not seek the death penalty in Durk's murder-for-hire-case.<ref>{{Citation | vauthors=((Paul, B. “Boom”)) | year=2025 | title=Lil Durk: Death Penalty Won't Be Sought In Murder-For-Hire Case | url=https://www.hot97.com/news/lil-durk-death-penalty-wont-be-sought-in-murder-for-hire-case/ | access-date=3 June 2025 | archive-date=July 20, 2025 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250720092402/https://www.hot97.com/news/lil-durk-death-penalty-wont-be-sought-in-murder-for-hire-case/ | url-status=live }}</ref>

In September 2025, it was reported that Durk's murder-for-hire trial would be postponed to January 2026.<ref>{{Citation | year=2025 | title=Lil Durk Murder-for-Hire Trial Delayed to January | url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/music/articles/lil-durk-murder-hire-trial-191600532.html | access-date=21 September 2025 | archive-date=September 23, 2025 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250923033237/https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/music/articles/lil-durk-murder-hire-trial-191600532.html | url-status=live }}</ref>

In January 2026, it was reported that Durk's trial would be postponed to May 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MSN |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/news/lil-durk-s-murder-for-hire-trial-postponed-again-now-set-to-begin-in-may-here-s-why/ar-AA1TGC7i |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=www.msn.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=MSN |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/lil-durk-trial-delayed-again-despite-rapper-wanting-case-to-move-forward/ar-AA1TDYdt |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=www.msn.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kuzo |first=Prosper |date=2026-01-06 |title=Lil Durk’s trial delayed again, although he wanted it moved forward |url=https://face2faceafrica.com/article/lil-durks-trial-delayed-again-although-he-wanted-it-moved-forward |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=Face2Face Africa |language=en}}</ref>
== Feuds ==

=== Chief Keef, Lil Reese, The Game, and Tyga ===
Durk was involved in a rivalry between fellow Chicago rappers [[Chief Keef]] and [[Lil JoJo|Joseph "Lil JoJo" Coleman]].<ref name="Billboard2">{{cite magazine|title=Rapper JoJo Killed Amidst Chief Keef, Lil Reese Feud – Billboard|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/rapper-jojo-killed-amidst-chief-keef-lil-reese-feud-475261/|author=Greenwald, David|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|date=September 4, 2012|access-date=April 18, 2018|archive-date=June 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601215922/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/rapper-jojo-killed-amidst-chief-keef-lil-reese-feud-475261/|url-status=live}}</ref> After Durk released the song "L's Anthem", in which he dissed JoJo's affiliates, JoJo responded with the song "BDK (300K)", where he attacks Keef, [[Lil Reese]], and Durk.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/10/07/chicago-rapper-lil-jojo-went-to-his-grave-for-taunting-a-rival-gang-member|title=Chicago Rapper Lil JoJo Went to His Grave for Taunting a Rival Gang Member|first=Michael|last=Daly|newspaper=The Daily Beast|date=October 7, 2012|via=www.thedailybeast.com|archive-date=May 8, 2017|access-date=June 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170508072738/http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/10/07/chicago-rapper-lil-jojo-went-to-his-grave-for-taunting-a-rival-gang-member|url-status=live}}</ref> The feud ended after Lil JoJo was [[List of murdered hip hop musicians|shot and killed]] on September 4, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|last=Grossberg |first=Josh|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/343870/rapper-lil-jojo-shot-to-death-police-probing-possibility-of-a-hip-hop-feud-or-gang-involvement|title=Rapper Lil JoJo Shot to Death—Police Probing Possibility of a Hip-Hop Feud or Gang Involvement|website=[[E! News]]|date=September 6, 2012}}</ref><ref name="Billboard2" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://theguardian.com/world/2012/sep/13/chicago-hip-hop-feud-joseph-lil-jojo-coleman|title=Chicago hip-hop feud deepens after death of Joseph 'Lil Jojo' Coleman|first=Karen|last=McVeigh|date=September 13, 2012|website=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> After signing with [[Def Jam Recordings]] and [[Interscope Records]] in late 2012, tensions developed between Durk and Chief Keef's record label, Glo Gang. In the Summer of 2013, Lil Durk was arrested for gun charges and Chief Keef refused to pay $10,000 to bail him out, leading to the feud becoming official.<ref name="vladtv_durk_keef"/> After a social media exchange,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vladtv.com/article/171380/chief-keef-lil-durk-beef-sparked-after-battle-of-tweets|title=Chief Keef & Lil Durk Beef Sparked After Battle of Tweets|website=www.vladtv.com|access-date=January 20, 2025|archive-date=January 25, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250125135222/https://www.vladtv.com/article/171380/chief-keef-lil-durk-beef-sparked-after-battle-of-tweets|url-status=live}}</ref> Durk disassociated himself from Keef's label.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kollegekidd.com/news/lil-durk-explains-otf-gbe-300/|title=Lil Durk Explains OTF, GBE & 300 - Welcome To KollegeKidd.com|date=October 2, 2013|website=kollegekidd.com|access-date=April 18, 2018|archive-date=April 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180419222607/http://kollegekidd.com/news/lil-durk-explains-otf-gbe-300|url-status=live}}</ref> Several diss tracks were released, including Durk's remix to [[Nicki Minaj]]'s "Chiraq",<ref name="vladtv_durk_keef">{{cite web|url=http://kollegekidd.com/news/lil-durk-chief-keef-beef-chiraq/|title=Lil Durk Addresses Beef With Chief Keef In 'Chiraq' Remix - Welcome To KollegeKidd.com|date=May 5, 2014|website=kollegekidd.com|access-date=April 18, 2018|archive-date=June 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180619140335/http://kollegekidd.com/news/lil-durk-chief-keef-beef-chiraq/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/zach-frydenlund/meek-mill-ft-lil-durk-shy-glizzy-chiraq-remix|title=Listen to Meek Mill's "Chiraq" Remix f/ Lil Durk & Shy Glizzy|website=Complex|access-date=April 18, 2018|archive-date=April 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210423001851/https://amp.www.complex.com/music/2014/05/meek-mill-ft-lil-durk-shy-glizzy-chiraq-remix|url-status=dead}}</ref> where he attacked Keef and other rappers including Lil Reese, [[The Game (rapper)|The Game]], [[Tyga]], and [[King L]]{{citation needed|date=April 2025}} Durk called Keef "disrespectful" for turning his back on their friendship by supporting Tyga and The Game's own remix of "Chiraq".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.28674/title.lil-durk-says-chief-keef-disrespected-chicago-by-siding-with-game-tyga/context|title=Lil Durk Says Chief Keef Disrespected Chicago By Siding With Game & Tyga – HipHopDX|website=hiphopdx.com|access-date=January 31, 2025|archive-date=January 31, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250131045901/https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.28674/title.lil-durk-says-chief-keef-disrespected-chicago-by-siding-with-game-tyga/context|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesource.com/2014/05/08/lil-durk-responds-to-chief-keef-siding-with-game-and-tyga/|title=Lil Durk Responds To Chief Keef Siding With Game And Tyga – The Source|date=May 8, 2014|website=thesource.com|access-date=April 18, 2018|archive-date=June 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180619163119/http://thesource.com/2014/05/08/lil-durk-responds-to-chief-keef-siding-with-game-and-tyga/|url-status=live}}</ref> The feud ended on amicable terms in August 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bet.com/news/music/2014/08/21/lil-durk-and-chief-keef-settle-their-differences.amp.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180419053612/https://www.bet.com/news/music/2014/08/21/lil-durk-and-chief-keef-settle-their-differences.amp.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 19, 2018|title=Lil Durk and Chief Keef Settle Their Differences|website=[[BET]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ballerstatus.com/2015/05/28/lil-durk-talks-about-squashing-beef-with-chief-keef/|title=Lil Durk Talks About Squashing Beef With Chief Keef|date=May 28, 2015|website=ballerstatus.com}}{{Dead link|date=July 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hot97.com/news/ebro-morning/bang-bang-lil-durk-chief-keef-finally-squashed-their-beef|title=Bang Bang! Lil Durk & Chief Keef Finally Squashed Their Beef! – HOT 97 – #1 For Hip Hop|website=hot97.com|access-date=April 18, 2018|archive-date=April 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180419120658/http://www.hot97.com/news/ebro-morning/bang-bang-lil-durk-chief-keef-finally-squashed-their-beef|url-status=live}}</ref>

Durk's feud with California rappers The Game and Tyga ignited in 2014, after releasing their remix to Nicki Minaj's "Chiraq", called "Chiraq to L.A.".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://urltv.tv/hiphopdx-game-disses-lil-durk-40-glocc-on-tygas-chiraq-to-la/|title=HIPHOPDX – Game Disses Lil Durk, 40 Glocc On Tyga's "ChiRaq To LA" – Ultimate Rap League|website=urltv.tv|access-date=April 18, 2018|archive-date=June 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180619113400/http://urltv.tv/hiphopdx-game-disses-lil-durk-40-glocc-on-tygas-chiraq-to-la/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://kollegekidd.com/news/game-reveals-why-he-dissed-lil-durk-in-tyga-chiraq-to-la/|title=Game Reveals Why He Dissed Lil Durk In Tyga's 'Chiraq To LA' - Welcome To KollegeKidd.com|date=June 19, 2014|website=kollegekidd.com|access-date=April 18, 2018|archive-date=April 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180419120754/http://kollegekidd.com/news/game-reveals-why-he-dissed-lil-durk-in-tyga-chiraq-to-la/|url-status=live}}</ref> This resulted in Durk and The Game releasing several diss tracks.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.28645/title.lil-durk-responds-to-tyga-games-chiraq-to-la-disses/context|title=Lil Durk Responds To Tyga, Game's "ChiRaq To LA" Disses – HipHopDX|website=hiphopdx.com|access-date=January 31, 2025|archive-date=January 31, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250131045901/https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.28645/title.lil-durk-responds-to-tyga-games-chiraq-to-la-disses/context|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/edwin-ortiz/tyga-lil-durk-history-of-beef|title=A Brief History of Tyga and Lil Durk's Beef|website=Complex|access-date=April 18, 2018|archive-date=April 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422232016/https://amp.www.complex.com/music/2014/05/tyga-lil-durk-history-of-beef|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://kollegekidd.com/news/lil-durk-disses-game-lil-jurk/|title=Lil Durk Disses Game, L.A. Rapper Responds - Welcome To KollegeKidd.com|date=May 12, 2014|website=kollegekidd.com}}</ref> Within a year, Durk squashed his feuds with Game and Tyga.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sohh.com/after-killing-game-feud-lil-durk-ends-another-beef-that-st-aint-st-in-my-eyes/|title=After Killing Game Feud, Lil Durk Ends Another Beef: "That S**t Ain't S**t In My Eyes" – SOHH.com|date=July 8, 2014|website=sohh.com|access-date=April 18, 2018|archive-date=April 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407155315/https://www.sohh.com/after-killing-game-feud-lil-durk-ends-another-beef-that-st-aint-st-in-my-eyes/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rapbasement.com/lil-durk-2/070814-lil-durk-squashes-beef-tyga.html|title=Lil Durk Squashes Beef With Tyga – Rap Basement|date=July 8, 2014|website=rapbasement.com|access-date=April 18, 2018|archive-date=April 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210421001314/https://www.rapbasement.com/lil-durk-2/070814-lil-durk-squashes-beef-tyga.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rapbasement.com/lil-durk-2/070414-lil-durk-speaks-ending-feud-game.html|title=Lil Durk Speaks On Ending Feud With The Game – Rap Basement|date=July 4, 2014|website=rapbasement.com|access-date=April 18, 2018|archive-date=April 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210420235818/https://www.rapbasement.com/lil-durk-2/070414-lil-durk-speaks-ending-feud-game.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>

=== YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Quando Rondo ===
Durk has been embroiled in a feud between Only the Family protégé [[King Von]] and Baton Rouge rapper [[YoungBoy Never Broke Again]]. Von and Durk began to diss YoungBoy and vice versa through social media and their music.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Alexander |first=Brenda |date=2020-12-01 |title=Inside the Alleged Beef Between Rappers NBA Youngboy and King Von |url=https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/inside-the-alleged-beef-between-rappers-nba-youngboy-and-king-von.html/ |magazine=Showbiz Cheat Sheet |language=en-US |access-date=2023-02-04 |archive-date=February 25, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225080422/https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/inside-the-alleged-beef-between-rappers-nba-youngboy-and-king-von.html/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On November 6, 2020, King Von was shot and killed following an altercation with the YoungBoy Never Broke Again affiliate [[Quando Rondo]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Rapper King Von fatally shot in Atlanta |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/rapper-king-von-2-others-fatally-shot-atlanta-n1246807 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201106193353/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/rapper-king-von-2-others-fatally-shot-atlanta-n1246807 |archive-date=November 6, 2020 |access-date=April 11, 2023 |website=NBC News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Blistein |first=Jon |date=November 6, 2020 |title=Rising Rapper King Von Dead at 26 After Shooting in Atlanta |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/king-von-shot-dead-obituary-1086987/ |url-status=live |magazine=Rolling Stone |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107073551/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/king-von-shot-dead-obituary-1086987/ |archive-date=November 7, 2020 |access-date=April 11, 2023}}</ref> In 2022, following Von's death, and YoungBoy's release from jail, YoungBoy released "[[Bring the Hook]]", where he dissed King Von and rappers from [[Parkway Garden Homes]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zidel |first=Alex |date=2022-01-12 |title=NBA YoungBoy Says He's Rolling "O-Block Pack" On New Song "Bring The Hook" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/nba-youngboy-says-hes-rolling-o-block-pack-on-new-song-bring-the-hook-new-song.1993739.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220112213950/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/nba-youngboy-says-hes-rolling-o-block-pack-on-new-song-bring-the-hook-new-song.1993739.html |archive-date=2022-01-12 |website=[[HotNewHipHop]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=January 13, 2022 |title=NBA YoungBoy Sends Subliminal Shots at King Von, O Block on "Bring the Hook" |url=https://www.vladtv.com/article/279470/nba-youngboy-sends-subliminal-shots-at-king-von-o-block-on-bring-the |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220113144622/https://www.vladtv.com/article/279470/nba-youngboy-sends-subliminal-shots-at-king-von-o-block-on-bring-the |archive-date=2022-01-13 |website=[[VladTV]] |language=en}}</ref> The song's release reignited issues between YoungBoy and Durk, which lead to Durk releasing the diss track of "[[Ahhh Ha]]".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zhan |first=Jennifer |date=2022-02-22 |title=Lil Durk Says 'Ahhh Ha' to Those Who Were Waiting For His 7220 Album |url=https://www.vulture.com/2022/02/lil-durk-drops-ahhh-ha-delays-release-of-7220-album.html |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=[[Vulture (magazine)|Vulture]] |language=en-us |archive-date=March 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306213155/https://www.vulture.com/2022/02/lil-durk-drops-ahhh-ha-delays-release-of-7220-album.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Marie |first=Erika |date=2022-02-22 |title=Lil Durk Delivers New Single "AHHH HA" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-durk-delivers-new-single-ahhh-ha-new-song.1994086.html |access-date=2022-04-11 |website=[[HotNewHipHop]] |language=en |archive-date=May 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220530123434/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-durk-delivers-new-single-ahhh-ha-new-song.1994086.html |url-status=live }}</ref> On the same day, YoungBoy released "[[I Hate YoungBoy]]", where he dissed Durk and his affiliates.<ref>{{cite web |last=Cummings-Grady |first=Mackenzie |date=February 22, 2022 |title=NBA YoungBoy Returns Fire At Lil Durk With Volatile Diss Track 'I Hate YoungBoy' |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.68274/title.nba-youngboy-returns-fire-at-lil-durk-with-volatile-diss-track-i-hate-youngboy |access-date=April 11, 2023 |work=[[HipHopDX]] |archive-date=March 5, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240305132200/https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.68274/title.nba-youngboy-returns-fire-at-lil-durk-with-volatile-diss-track-i-hate-youngboy |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=XXL Staff |date=February 22, 2022 |title=YoungBoy Never Broke Again Drops 'I Hate YoungBoy Song', Disses Lil Durk's Fiancée - Listen |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/nba-youngboy-i-hate-youngboy-song-lil-durk-fiancee-lyrics/ |access-date=April 11, 2023 |work=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]] |archive-date=April 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411234242/https://www.xxlmag.com/nba-youngboy-i-hate-youngboy-song-lil-durk-fiancee-lyrics/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Rose |first=Jordan |date=February 22, 2022 |title=YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Lil Durk Seemingly Trade Shots on Newly Released Songs |url=https://www.complex.com/music/youngboy-never-broke-again-and-lil-durk-trade-shots-newly-released-songs |access-date=April 11, 2023 |work=[[Complex Networks|Complex]]}}</ref> He also dissed [[Apple Music]] for promoting Lil Durk.<ref>{{cite web |last=Duong |first=Paul "Big Homie" |date=February 22, 2022 |title=NBA YoungBoy "I Hate YoungBoy" |url=https://rapradar.com/2022/02/22/nba-youngboy-i-hate-youngboy/ |access-date=April 11, 2023 |work=Rap Radar |archive-date=April 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411234246/https://rapradar.com/2022/02/22/nba-youngboy-i-hate-youngboy/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On May 4, 2023, media personality [[DJ Akademiks]] stated that YoungBoy and Durk had reconciled,<ref>{{Cite web |last=II |first=C. Vernon Coleman IIC Vernon Coleman |date=May 4, 2023 |title=YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Lil Durk Squash Beef - Report |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/nba-youngboy-lil-durk-squash-beef/ |access-date=2023-05-09 |website=XXL Mag |language=en |archive-date=June 10, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230610081356/https://www.xxlmag.com/nba-youngboy-lil-durk-squash-beef/ |url-status=live }}</ref> but on May 8, YoungBoy dissed both Durk and Akademiks on Twitter. On the same day, he announced a new mixtape titled ''Richest Opp'' and its release date of May 12, 2023, the intended release date as Durk's album ''Almost Healed''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=II |first=C. Vernon Coleman IIC Vernon Coleman |date=May 8, 2023 |title=YoungBoy Never Broke Again to Drop Mixtape Same Day as Lil Durk Album |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/nba-youngboy-mixtape-same-day-lil-durk-album/ |access-date=2023-05-09 |website=XXL Mag |language=en |archive-date=May 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508165026/https://www.xxlmag.com/nba-youngboy-mixtape-same-day-lil-durk-album/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Discography ==
{{Main|Lil Durk discography}}
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; Studio albums
* ''[[Remember My Name (album)|Remember My Name]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Lil Durk 2X]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Signed to the Streets 3]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Love Songs 4 the Streets 2]]'' (2019)
* ''[[Just Cause Y'all Waited 2]]'' (2020)
* ''[[The Voice (Lil Durk album)|The Voice]]'' (2020)
* ''[[7220]]'' (2022)
* ''[[Almost Healed]]'' (2023)
* ''[[Deep Thoughts (Lil Durk album)|Deep Thoughts]]'' (2025)
; Collaborative albums
* ''[[The Voice of the Heroes]]'' (with [[Lil Baby]]) (2021)

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|+ Awards and nominations received by Lil Durk
! scope="col" | Awards
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Category
! scope="col" | Nominated Work
! scope="col" | Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{reference heading}}
|-
! rowspan="4" scope="row" |[[Grammy Awards]]
| rowspan="2" |[[63rd Annual Grammy Awards|2021]]
| [[Best Melodic Rap Performance]]
| rowspan="2" |"[[Laugh Now Cry Later]]" (with [[Drake (musician)|Drake]])
| {{nominated}}
| rowspan="2" | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.grammy.com/news/2021-grammys-complete-winners-nominees-list|title=2021 Grammys Awards Show: Complete Nominees List|website=grammy.com|date=November 24, 2020|access-date=February 23, 2021|archive-date=November 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124174828/https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/2021-grammys-complete-nominees-list|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| [[Grammy Award for Best Rap Song|Best Rap Song]]
| {{nominated}}
|-
| [[64th Annual Grammy Awards|2022]]
| [[Grammy Award for Album of the Year|Album of the Year]]
| ''[[Donda]]'' (as a featured artist)
| {{nominated}}
| <ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 Grammys Awards Show: Complete Winners & Nominations List |url=https://www.grammy.com/news/2022-grammys-complete-winners-nominees-nominations-list |access-date=April 23, 2022 |website=www.grammy.com |archive-date=January 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220128100148/https://www.grammy.com/news/2022-grammys-complete-winners-nominees-nominations-list |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| [[66th Annual Grammy Awards|2024]]
| Best Melodic Rap Performance
| "[[All My Life (Lil Durk song)|All My Life]]" (featuring [[J. Cole]])
| {{Won}}
| <ref>{{Cite web |title=2024 GrammyNominations: See The Full Nominees List |url=https://www.grammy.com/news/2024-grammys-nominations-full-winners-nominees-list |access-date=2023-11-11 |website=www.grammy.com |archive-date=November 10, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231110180725/https://www.grammy.com/news/2024-grammys-nominations-full-winners-nominees-list |url-status=live }}</ref>
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Award
!Year
!Nominated work
!
!Result
!Ref.
|-
|[[IHeartRadio Titanium Awards|iHeartRadio Titanium Award]]
|2022
|"Laugh Now Cry Later"
|1 Billion Total Audience Spins on iHeartRadio Stations
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Adele, Ava Max, Doja Cat, Drake, Ed Sheeran, Glass Animals, Harry Styles, Jack Harlow, Justin Bieber, Lil Durk, Lil Nas X and Pop Smoke Receive iHeartRadio "Titanium Award" For Reaching 1 Billion Total Audience Spins in 2022 |url=https://www.iheartmedia.com/press/adele-ava-max-doja-cat-drake-ed-sheeran-glass-animals-harry-styles-jack-harlow-justin-bieber |access-date=2023-02-08 |website=www.iheartmedia.com |language=en |archive-date=March 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230323173737/https://www.iheartmedia.com/press/adele-ava-max-doja-cat-drake-ed-sheeran-glass-animals-harry-styles-jack-harlow-justin-bieber |url-status=live }}</ref>
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|+
|-
! scope="col" | Awards
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Nominated work
! scope="col" | Category
! scope="col" | Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{reference heading}}
|-
! scope="row" |[[NAACP Image Awards|NAACP Awards]]
| 2021
| Outstanding Hip Hop/Rap Song
| "[[Laugh Now Cry Later]]" (with [[Drake (musician)|Drake]])

| {{won}}
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Gibbs|first=Adrienne|title=Netflix, HBO Lead NAACP Image Awards 2021 Nominations|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/adriennegibbs/2021/02/04/netflix-hbo-lead-naacp-image-awards-2021-nominations/|access-date=March 28, 2021|website=Forbes|language=en|archive-date=February 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204214908/https://www.forbes.com/sites/adriennegibbs/2021/02/04/netflix-hbo-lead-naacp-image-awards-2021-nominations/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|}

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