Lil Durk Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What Is Lil Durk’s Net Worth?

An American rap artist, Lil Durk boasts a net worth of $8 million. He is also the founder of the record label Only the Family (OTF). Rising to fame with his mixtape series “Signed to the Streets” in 2013, Durk secured a record deal with Def Jam, although he later parted ways with the label in 2018, signing with Alamo Records instead. Collaborations with Drake and Kanye West have further established his presence in the industry.

Early Life

Born Durk D. Banks on October 19, 1992, in Chicago, Illinois, Lil Durk grew up in Englewood, a challenging neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. His father was incarcerated when Durk was a mere seven months old. Reflecting on his childhood, Durk has acknowledged the struggles his family faced, including times of food scarcity.

Durk experienced his initial success at a young age via social media platforms such as MySpace and YouTube. At 17, he became a father for the first time and decided to leave Paul Robeson High School to join the Black Disciples, a street gang in Chicago. His involvement in street life resulted in legal issues, including multiple gun charges, to which he pleaded guilty for aggravated unauthorized use of a weapon.

Career

Lil Durk made his debut with a mixtape in 2011 but faced incarceration shortly afterward due to weapons charges. After his release, he was determined to focus on his rap career, which led to the release of his second mixtape, “I’m Still a Hitta,” in 2012. His track “Sneak Dissin’” began gaining traction, and he started collaborating with artists such as Lil Reese, Fredo Santana, King Louie, and Chief Keef. Another mixtape followed in 2012, further solidifying his presence.

In 2013, he gained even more recognition with the release of “Signed to the Streets” and guest appearances on tracks by other artists like Jim Jonez, Trae da Truth, and Chinx Drugz. The same year, “Rolling Stone” ranked “Signed to the Streets” as the 8th Best Mixtape of the Year. Although he was incarcerated again in early 2013, he was released by mid-summer, signed with Def Jam Records, and put out his debut studio album, “Remember My Name,” in 2015. This album achieved impressive chart rankings, peaking at #2 on the US Rap and US R&B/Hip-Hop charts and #14 on the Billboard 200.

His sophomore studio album, “Lil Durk 2x,” came out in 2016, hitting #4 on the US Rap chart, #5 on the US R&B/Hip-Hop chart, and #29 on the Billboard 200. The single “My Beyonce,” featuring Dej Loaf, became his most successful track, reaching #21 on the US Rap chart. Over the years, Durk has collaborated with numerous notable artists, including Meek Mill, French Montana, Travi$ Scott, will.i.am, Young Thug, Boosie Badazz, RiFF RaFF, and many others.

In April 2020, Durk achieved a milestone by entering the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time with his single “Viral Moment” from his fifth studio album, “Just Cause Ya’ll Waited 2.” His commercial success continued with singles like “3 Headed Goat,” featuring Polo G and Lil Baby, as well as “Backdoor” and “The Voice.” In 2021, he released a joint album with Lil Baby titled “The Voice of the Heroes,” marking another significant achievement in his career.