History of Lil Durk in Timeline
Lil Durk, born Durk Derrick Banks, is a prominent American rapper recognized as a leading figure in Chicago's drill music scene, achieving significant commercial success within the subgenre. He gained initial recognition through his 'Signed to the Streets' mixtape series (2013-2014), which led to a recording contract with Def Jam Recordings. While signed with Def Jam, he released two albums, 'Remember My Name' (2015) and 'Lil Durk 2X' (2016), before leaving the label in 2018.
September 4, 2012: Death of Lil JoJo
On September 4, 2012, Lil JoJo was shot and killed, ending a feud between him, Chief Keef, and Lil Durk that had begun after Durk's release of "L's Anthem", which dissed JoJo's affiliates, prompting JoJo's response with the song "BDK (300K)".
August 2014: Feud with Chief Keef Ends Amicably
In August 2014, Lil Durk and Chief Keef ended their feud on amicable terms, resolving tensions that had developed after Durk signed with Def Jam Recordings and Interscope Records in late 2012 and after social media exchanges and diss tracks like Durk's remix to Nicki Minaj's "Chiraq".
2014: Feud with The Game and Tyga Ignites and Ends
In 2014, Lil Durk's feud with California rappers The Game and Tyga ignited after they released their remix of Nicki Minaj's "Chiraq" called "Chiraq to L.A.", leading to diss tracks. Within a year, Durk squashed the feud with both Game and Tyga.
August 19, 2016: Cleared of Disregarding Probation
On August 19, 2016, Lil Durk was cleared of disregarding probation when he was arrested on felony gun charges; the judge dropped the charges.
August 14, 2020: Feature on Drake's "Laugh Now Cry Later"
On August 14, 2020, Lil Durk was featured on Canadian rapper Drake's single "Laugh Now Cry Later." The song achieved commercial success, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Durk's first top 10 entry.
August 28, 2020: Confirmation of upcoming album "The Voice"
On August 28, 2020, Lil Durk confirmed that his upcoming album would be titled The Voice, which was the title track for his sixth studio album, The Voice.
September 4, 2020: Release of "The Voice" as lead single
On September 4, 2020, Lil Durk released "The Voice" as the lead single from the album, along with its music video. The song debuted and peaked at number 62 on the Billboard Hot 100.
October 30, 2020: Release of "Stay Down"
On October 30, 2020, Lil Durk released the album's second single, "Stay Down" featuring 6lack and Young Thug, along with its music video. The song peaked at number 73 on the Billboard Hot 100.
November 5, 2020: Feature on Pooh Shiesty's "Back In Blood"
On November 5, 2020, Lil Durk was featured on Pooh Shiesty’s single “Back In Blood”, which debuted at number 93 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 13. It also serves as the lead single from Sheisty's debut mixtape Sheisty Season.
December 21, 2020: Release of "Backdoor"
On December 21, 2020, Lil Durk released "Backdoor" as the third and final single from the album, along with its music video. The song peaked at number 62 on the Billboard Hot 100.
December 24, 2020: Release of "The Voice" Album
On December 24, 2020, Lil Durk released his sixth studio album, The Voice. It is a tribute to King Von, who is on the cover, and who was featured on the song, "Still Trappin'”.
March 3, 2021: Release of "Jump"
On March 3, 2021, Lil Durk, King Von, Booka600, and Memo600 released the collaborative single “Jump”, which peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.
June 4, 2021: Release of "Voice of the Heroes" and Album Release
On June 4, 2021, Lil Durk released "Voice of the Heroes" with Lil Baby, which peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100, and his collaborative album, The Voice of the Heroes, also released on the same day, became Durk’s first number one album on the Billboard 200 chart.
July 11, 2021: Home Invasion
In the early hours of July 11, 2021, Lil Durk and India exchanged gunfire with suspects during a home invasion. Nobody was harmed.
August 29, 2021: Featured on Kanye West's "Jonah"
On August 29, 2021, Lil Durk was featured on Kanye West's song “Jonah” from West's album Donda, but was not credited on the song.
September 3, 2021: Featured on Drake's "In the Bible"
On September 3, 2021, Lil Durk was featured alongside Giveon on Drake's song "In the Bible" from the album Certified Lover Boy. The song peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100.
October 15, 2021: Release of "Pissed Me Off"
On October 15, 2021, Lil Durk released “Pissed Me Off”, which peaked at number 39 on the Billboard Hot 100 and serves as the lead single from his upcoming seventh studio album 7220.
November 5, 2021: Release of "Lion Eyes"
On November 5, 2021, Lil Durk released the stand-alone single “Lion Eyes”, which peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.
December 17, 2021: Collaboration on "Broadway Girls"
On December 17, 2021, Lil Durk collaborated with Morgan Wallen to release the single “Broadway Girls”, which became a top-20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 14.
February 22, 2022: Release of "Ahhh Ha"
On February 22, 2022, Lil Durk released the single "Ahhh Ha", produced by Southside, and initially scheduled his seventh studio album, 7220, for release on the same day, but it was later pushed back to March 11.
July 31, 2022: Suspension of performances and recording due to injury
On July 31, 2022, Lil Durk announced he would be suspending performing and recording to recover from injuries sustained on July 30, where he was struck by an explosive pyrotechnic during his set at the Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago.
August 2022: Shooting of Quando Rondo and Death of Saviay'a "Lul Pabb" Robinson
In August 2022, Quando Rondo was shot, and his cousin, Saviay'a "Lul Pabb" Robinson, was killed. This incident later led to arrests and indictments of OTF affiliates in October 2024 for a murder-for-hire plot.
November 14, 2022: Featured on Roddy Ricch's "Twin"
On November 14, 2022, Lil Durk was featured on Roddy Ricch's single "Twin", which later appeared on Feed Tha Streets III.
2022: Federal Operatives Link Second Murder-for-Hire Plot to Durk
In 2022, federal operatives linked Lil Durk to a second murder-for-hire plot, claiming he was behind the fatal shooting of Stephon Mack after Mack exited the Youth Peace Center of Roseland in Chicago. While Durk was not charged in that case, the prosecution argued that it provided evidence that Durk was a flight risk, and his $3 million bail offer was denied.
2022: YoungBoy Never Broke Again Disses King Von and Parkway Garden Homes
In 2022, following King Von's death and YoungBoy Never Broke Again's release from jail, YoungBoy released "Bring the Hook", where he dissed King Von and rappers from Parkway Garden Homes, reigniting issues between YoungBoy and Lil Durk.
May 4, 2023: DJ Akademiks Reports Reconciliation Between YoungBoy and Durk
On May 4, 2023, DJ Akademiks reported that YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Lil Durk had reconciled, amidst their ongoing feud stemming from the death of King Von in November 2020.
May 12, 2023: YoungBoy Announces Mixtape Release Date Coinciding with Durk's Album
On May 8, 2023, YoungBoy Never Broke Again dissed Lil Durk and DJ Akademiks on Twitter and announced the release of his new mixtape titled Richest Opp on May 12, 2023, coinciding with the planned release date of Durk's album Almost Healed.
August 18, 2023: Release of "F*ck U Thought"
On August 18, 2023, Lil Durk released the single "F*ck U Thought", which is the lead single to his deluxe edition of Almost Healed.
October 27, 2023: Feature on David Guetta's "Big FU"
On October 27, 2023, Lil Durk was featured on David Guetta's house-influenced Afrobeats song "Big FU" with Ayra Starr.
November 10, 2023: Release of "Smurk Carter"
On November 10, 2023, Lil Durk released the single "Smurk Carter", which serves as the lead and only single to his fifth compilation album, Nightmares in the Trenches.
November 17, 2023: Release of "Nightmares in the Trenches"
On November 17, 2023, Lil Durk released his fifth compilation album "Nightmares in the Trenches", which is a collaboration with artists from his label Only the Family.
January 12, 2024: Guest appearance on 21 Savage's "Dangerous"
On January 12, 2024, Lil Durk made a guest appearance on 21 Savage's album American Dream on the song "Dangerous".
February 23, 2024: Release of "Old Days"
On February 23, 2024, Lil Durk released "Old Days", the lead single from his upcoming album, accompanied by a music video.
June 28, 2024: Release of "Went Hollywood for a Year"
On June 28, 2024, Lil Durk released another single, "Went Hollywood for a Year".
September 25, 2024: Release of "Turn Up a Notch"
On September 25, 2024, Lil Durk released the single "Turn Up a Notch".
October 9, 2024: Wrongful death lawsuit filed
On October 9, 2024, Lil Durk, the estate of King Von and OTF Records were filed a wrongful death lawsuit by the estate and family of Carlton "FBG Duck" Weekly, who was murdered outside of a Gold Coast strip mall on August 4, 2020.
October 18, 2024: Initial release date for "Deep Thoughts" album
On October 18, 2024, Lil Durk's album Deep Thoughts was initially set to be released.
October 23, 2024: OTF Affiliates Arrested and Indicted in Murder-for-Hire Plot
On October 23, 2024, Kavon Grant, Deandre Wilson, Keith Jones, David Lindsey, and Asa Houston, affiliates of Lil Durk's Only the Family record label, were arrested and indicted for conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire related to the August 2022 shooting of Quando Rondo and the death of Saviay'a "Lul Pabb" Robinson. Prosecutors alleged the shooting was revenge for King Von's death, with flight and rental car expenses linked to a credit card associated with the label.
December 31, 2024: Lil Durk's Trial Pushed Back
On December 31, 2024, it was announced that Lil Durk's trial, originally scheduled for January 7, 2025, would be postponed to October 14, 2025 due to undiscovered evidence, new developments regarding a plea deal, and other complications.
January 7, 2025: Original Trial Date Scheduled
The trial for Lil Durk, who pleaded not guilty after being extradited from Florida to Los Angeles, was originally scheduled for January 7, 2025. He is detained at MDC Los Angeles while awaiting trial and could face a life sentence or the death penalty if convicted.
February 2025: Wrongful Death Suit Filed Against Durk
In February 2025, Andrea Robinson, the mother of Saviay'a Robinson, filed a wrongful death suit against Lil Durk.
October 14, 2025: New Trial Date
As of December 31, 2024, Lil Durk's trial has been pushed back to October 14, 2025 due to undiscovered evidence, plea deal developments and other complications.
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