Lil Durk Named in $100,000 Bounty Lawsuit Over FBG Duck’s Murder

It’s been four years since Chicago rapper FBG Duck, real name Carlton Weekly, was killed in a violent shooting, and his family is still seeking justice. This week, his mother and loved ones filed a lawsuit accusing rapper Lil Durk of being involved in the 2020 murder, linking it to a long-standing rivalry between the two artists.

Chicago’s drill scene has long been associated with gritty street life, violent lyrics, and ongoing rivalries between its biggest artists. But when the real-life consequences of these rivalries spill into the streets, the impact can be devastating. One of the most tragic examples of this occurred in August 2020, when rapper FBG Duck (real name Carlton Weekly) was gunned down in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. Four years later, his family and loved ones are still fighting for justice, now filing a lawsuit that accuses Lil Durk of having a role in Weekly’s murder.

Weekly’s mother, who has been vocal about her son’s death from the beginning, recently shared her ongoing pain in an emotional statement. “Not a day goes by that I don’t think about him and the life that was taken from him,” she said.

Weekly, who had been a prominent figure in Chicago’s drill scene, was shot multiple times outside the Dolce & Gabbana store on August 4, 2020. He was waiting to enter the high-end boutique when a group of masked men opened fire, leaving both Weekly and two others, including his girlfriend Cashae Williams, injured. Weekly did not survive the attack.

On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Weekly’s mother, girlfriend, and another man injured in the attack took a bold step toward seeking justice by filing a lawsuit that points the finger at Lil Durk. The lawsuit claims that Durk, whose real name is Durk Derrick Banks, had a hand in orchestrating the murder due to a long-standing rivalry with Weekly. This beef, which played out publicly in drill tracks over the years, may have escalated from music to real life with deadly consequences.

Roosevelt Allen, the attorney representing Weekly’s family, alleges that a $100,000 bounty was placed on Weekly’s life. “The complaint at law lays out that this bounty was put out to have him killed,” said Allen. The lawsuit goes beyond just Durk, naming the estate of King Von, his record label “Only The Family” (OTF) and major record companies partnered with OTF, such as Sony UMG and Interscope, as defendants. According to Allen, these record labels played a role by promoting and profiting from music that glorified violence and gang activity.

“They want authenticity, which has bred these types of individuals getting into the music business, carrying out their activities, and their record label companies are fueling it, financing it, developing brands for them,” Allen said. The attorney’s argument is clear: labels are pushing artists to live out the violent lifestyles they rap about, turning a blind eye to the real-life consequences in exchange for profit. It’s a claim that strikes at the heart of the modern rap industry, where authenticity and street credibility are often marketed as part of an artist’s brand.

Drill music, a subgenre of hip hop that originated in Chicago, has been known for its raw and unfiltered depiction of street life, with many artists rapping about violence, gangs, and drugs. But when these lyrics appear to reflect actual events, the line between entertainment and reality can blur in dangerous ways. FBG Duck and Lil Durk were both central figures in the Chicago drill scene, and their rivalry was well-known. The two traded disses in songs, with Weekly even releasing a track titled “Dead B***hes” in 2020 that named several people allegedly killed by Durk’s crew. While beefs in rap music are nothing new, this one seemed to go beyond music and into the streets.

Earlier this year, six suspected gang members were convicted of carrying out FBG Duck’s murder, but his family believes that those behind the scenes—the people who encouraged, financed, or profit from the violence—need to be held responsible as well. Attorney Roosevelt Allen hopes that this lawsuit will force the music industry to take accountability for the way it profits from street violence. “That’s where it crosses the line,” Allen said. “When you take it from the music to the public and the streets and you kill someone.”

This isn’t the first time Lil Durk has been linked to violence. The rapper has openly discussed his connections to Chicago’s street life in his music and interviews, and he’s had numerous legal issues over the years, including charges related to gun violence. However, the accusations in this lawsuit go a step further, suggesting that Durk didn’t just rap about violence—he may have played an active role in orchestrating it.

So far, neither Lil Durk nor the record labels named in the lawsuit—Sony and UMG—have issued any statements regarding the accusations. The silence from Durk’s camp is notable, especially considering the seriousness of the claims. Whether or not these allegations will hold up in court remains to be seen, but the lawsuit itself is a bold attempt to challenge the status quo in the rap industry, where artists are often celebrated for living out the violent lifestyles they rap about.

In the meantime, Weekly’s family continues to grieve the loss of their son, brother, and friend. For them, this lawsuit is not just about getting financial compensation—it’s about sending a message. “We want accountability for what happened,” said Allen. “This was a life taken too soon, and someone needs to answer for that.”

As the lawsuit moves forward, all eyes will be on Lil Durk and the music industry’s response. Will the culture of drill rap face a reckoning, or will the lines between music and real life continue to blur with deadly consequences? For now, justice for FBG Duck is still up in the air, but his family is determined to see it through.