10 facts about Durk Derrick Banks

Durk Derrick Banks (born October 19, 1992).

known professionally as Lil Durk, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter.

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In 2011, Durk started taking music seriously as a career.

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He is a core member and founder of the collective and record label Only the Family.

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Dirk took a new turn after the release of his Signed to the Streets mixtape series (2013–2014).

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Which led to a record deal with Def Jam Recordings.

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Company produced their debut studio album, Remember My Name, before parting ways with the label in 2018.

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