Lil Durk Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What Is Lil Durk’s Net Worth?

With a net worth of $8 million, Lil Durk is an American rap artist and the founder of the record label Only the Family (OTF). His rise to fame began with the mixtape series “Signed to the Streets,” released in 2013, which led to a contract with Def Jam. After leaving that label in 2018, he signed with Alamo Records. Additionally, Lil Durk has collaborated with well-known artists like Drake and Kanye West.

Early Life

Born Durk D. Banks on October 19, 1992, Lil Durk grew up in the challenging Englewood neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. His father was incarcerated when Durk was only seven months old, and he has shared memories of times when his family struggled to put food on the table during his childhood.

At a young age, Durk gained recognition through social media platforms like MySpace and YouTube. By the age of 17, he became a father and decided to drop out of Paul Robeson High School to join the Black Disciples, a street gang in Chicago. His involvement in gang activities led to legal troubles, resulting in multiple gun charges for which he pleaded guilty to aggravated unauthorized use of a weapon.

Career

In 2011, Lil Durk launched his first mixtape. However, around the same time, he was incarcerated due to weapons charges. After a few months, he resumed his focus on his rap career, releasing his second mixtape, “I’m Still a Hitta,” in 2012. His track “Sneak Dissin’” started to attract attention, leading him to perform alongside various artists such as Lil Reese, Fredo Santana, King Louie, and Chief Keef. He also released another mixtape that same year.

As he gained broader recognition during 2013, he released another mixtape, “Signed to the Streets,” and made guest appearances on tracks by artists like Jim Jonez, Trae da Truth, and Chinx Drugz. “Rolling Stone” honored “Signed to the Streets” as the 8th Best Mixtape of the Year in 2013. In early 2013, he faced incarceration again but was released by mid-summer. Following that, he signed with Def Jam Records and debuted his studio album, “Remember My Name,” in 2015, which peaked at #2 on the US Rap and US R&B/Hip-Hop charts as well as #14 on the “Billboard” 200 chart.

His second studio album, “Lil Durk 2x,” was released in 2016, reaching #4 on the US Rap chart, #5 on the US R&B/Hip-Hop chart, and #29 on the “Billboard” 200 chart. The single “My Beyonce” featuring Dej Loaf became his most successful track, peaking at #21 on the US Rap chart. Furthermore, Lil Durk has collaborated with a variety of artists, including Meek Mill, French Montana, Travi$ Scott, will.i.am, Young Thug, Boosie Badazz, and RiFF RaFF, among others.

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

Lil Durk made his debut at the top of the “Billboard” 200 charts. In August 2021, he collaborated with Kanye West on the latter’s tenth studio album, “Donda.” His album “7220,” released in 2022, marked his second consecutive #1 album. With four Grammy nominations under his belt, Lil Durk won the Best Melodic Rap Performance for “All My Life” (featuring J. Cole) from his 2023 album titled “Almost Healed.”

Personal Life

A practicing Muslim, Lil Durk’s father, Dontay Banks Sr., is serving two life sentences without parole, although the specifics remain undisclosed. He has six children, each with a different mother, named Angelo, Bella, Zayden, Du’mier, Skylar, and Willow.

In 2021, Lil Durk got engaged to India Royale, a model on Instagram.

Tragedies

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

Legal Drama

Following his 2011 weapon charge, Lil Durk had continued legal troubles. After being released on bond, he was required to serve another 87 days. On June 5, 2013, he found himself arrested again on South Green Street in Chicago after allegedly tossing a loaded handgun into his car when approached by the police. Held on a $100,000 bond, Durk’s lawyer presented nine witness affidavits attesting to his innocence, with one witness even claiming the gun belonged to him. Durk was released in July 2013.

In September 2015, just hours before a concert was set to take place at the Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia, a shootout occurred that resulted in one man’s death and damage to Lil Durk’s tour bus from gunfire. Reportedly, Durk was not involved and faced no arrest or questioning by the authorities. In August 2016, he was apprehended on felony gun charges, but these were subsequently dropped, clearing him of the accusations.

In June 2019, Durk and King Von faced attempted murder charges after prosecutors alleged that they robbed and shot a man outside of a busy Atlanta drive-in, motivated by a Jeep Cherokee and $30,000. After spending a few weeks in jail, both Durk and Von were granted bond at $250,000 and $300,000, respectively. Ultimately, in October 2022, the charges were dismissed.