Lil Durk Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What Is Lil Durk’s Net Worth?

With a net worth of $8 million, Lil Durk is a notable American rap artist. He is the founder of the record label Only the Family, also known as OTF. Following the release of his mixtape series “Signed to the Streets” in 2013, he rose to fame, which led to a record deal with Def Jam. In 2018, he parted ways with the label and subsequently signed with Alamo Records. Collaborations with notable artists like Drake and Kanye West also highlight his career.

Early Life

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

Durk’s breakthrough came early through social media platforms like MySpace and YouTube. At 17, he became a father for the first time and chose to leave Paul Robeson High School to join a street gang called the Black Disciples in Chicago. This decision led him into various legal troubles, resulting in multiple gun charges and a guilty plea for aggravated unauthorized use of a weapon.

Career

Lil Durk released his debut mixtape in 2011; however, he also faced jail time for weapons charges around that period. After his release a few months later, he refocused on his rap career, launching a second mixtape titled “I’m Still a Hitta” in 2012. His track “Sneak Dissin’” began garnering attention, leading to guest appearances on tracks by artists such as Lil Reese, Fredo Santana, King Louie, and Chief Keef. He also dropped another mixtape in 2012.

In 2013, he gained increased recognition with the release of yet another mixtape, “Signed to the Streets,” and collaborated with artists like Jim Jonez, Trae da Truth, and Chinx Drugz. Rolling Stone recognized “Signed to the Streets” as the 8th Best Mixtape of the Year. Although he encountered legal issues again in early 2013, he was released in mid-summer and soon signed with Def Jam Records. His debut studio album, “Remember My Name,” released in 2015, peaked at #2 on the US Rap and US R&B/Hip-Hop charts, and reached #14 on the “Billboard” 200 chart.

In 2016, he launched his second studio album, “Lil Durk 2x,” which climbed to #4 on the US Rap chart, #5 on the US R&B/Hip-Hop chart, and #29 on the “Billboard” 200 chart. His most notable single, “My Beyonce” featuring Dej Loaf, achieved #21 on the US Rap chart. Additionally, Lil Durk has teamed up with various artists, including Meek Mill, French Montana, Travi$ Scott, will.i.am, Young Thug, Boosie Badazz, RiFF RaFF, among others.

In April 2020, he marked his first appearance on the “Billboard” Hot 100 with the release of “Viral Moment” from his fifth studio album, 2020’s “Just Cause Ya’ll Waited 2.” Further commercial success followed with singles like “3 Headed Goat” featuring Polo G and Lil Baby, alongside “Backdoor” and “The Voice.” His collaboration album with Lil Baby, titled “The Voice of the Heroes,” was released in 2021 and became his first major endeavor.

The “Billboard” 200 charts saw Lil Durk debut at the top. He featured as a guest on Kanye West’s tenth studio album, “Donda,” in August 2021. His album “7220,” released in 2022, marked his second consecutive #1 album. Additionally, Lil Durk has received four Grammy nominations and won the Best Melodic Rap Performance award for “All My Life” (featuring J. Cole) from his 2023 album “Almost Healed.”

Personal Life

A practicing Muslim, Lil Durk’s father, Dontay Banks Sr., is serving two life sentences without the possibility of parole, though details have remained undisclosed. Durk is the father of six children, each from a different mother, named Angelo, Bella, Zayden, Du’mier, Skylar, and Willow.

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

Tragedies

Lil Durk’s cousin, rapper McArthur “OFT Nunu” Swindle, was murdered. The following year, in March 2015, his friend and manager, Uchenna OTF Chino Dolla Agina, was shot and killed. Tragically, on November 6, 2020, Durk’s close friend, King Von, was also murdered in Atlanta. On June 6, 2021, his brother, Dontay “DThang” Banks Jr., lost his life in a Chicago nightclub shooting. Additionally, in July 2021, Durk was involved in a home invasion where he and his fiancé exchanged gunfire with the intruders, who managed to flee without causing any injuries.

Legal Drama

Following a weapon charge in 2011, Lil Durk faced ongoing legal issues. After being released on bond, he served an extra 87 days. Arrested again on June 5, 2013, in Chicago on accusations of tossing a loaded handgun into his vehicle when approached by police, he was held on a $100,000 bond. His lawyer had nine witness affidavits asserting Durk’s innocence, with one witness admitting to owning the firearm. He was released in July 2013.

In September 2015, hours before a concert at the Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia, a tragic shootout occurred that resulted in a death and damaged Lil Durk’s tour bus, although he was reportedly not involved and faced no arrest or questioning. In August 2016, he encountered felony gun charges; however, those charges were later dismissed, clearing Durk.

In June 2019, Durk and King Von were arrested on attempted murder charges stemming from an allegation of robbery and shooting a man outside a bustling Atlanta drive-in over a Jeep Cherokee and $30,000. After several weeks in jail, they were released on bonds of $250,000 and $300,000, respectively. By October 2022, the charges were dismissed.