Starting with humble origins in Chicago’s West Side, Lil Durk, known as Durk Derrick Banks, has evolved into a significant figure in the hip-hop world. His formative work with the Only the Family (OTF) label helped build his name , but it was his prolific output of real music and vulnerable lyrics about street life that cemented him toward widesp

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