Posts Tagged ‘Lil Durk’
Lil Durk shows growth on latest release, ‘Just Cause Y’all Waited 2’
Lil Durk has emerged as one of the elite rappers to come out of Chicago in the last decade. He has linked up with many of the industry’s heavy-hitters and has earned his respect. Durk is prolific and has been dropping mixtapes since 2011. His latest release is Just Cause Y’all Waited 2, and depending…
Read MoreTee Grizzley and Lil Durk rep for Detroit and Chicago on ‘What Yo City Like’
Tee Grizzley is keeping his promise to deliver a project from himself and Lil Durk. The two Midwest artists are representing their respective hometowns on “What Yo City Like.” Tee Grizzley’s Detroit cadence, along with Lil Durk’s fast-paced flow mesh together perfectly on “What Yo City Like.” The two were set to release their untitled…
Read MoreCraft Syndicate by Dutch Masters set to celebrate the next great film director
Music videos come alive through the creative genius of directors, as their imagination breathes life into the chords and lyrics to produce stimulating visuals. In an effort to the find the next big film director, Craft Syndicate by Dutch Masters hosted a nationwide competition offering the chosen winner a $15K grant and a mentorship with…
Read MoreDon Cannon teams up with Craft Syndicate to find the next great producer
Producers are the architects of hip-hop. A beat that is perfectly crafted can move crowds, make musical legends, and define a generation. Don Cannon teamed up with Craft Syndicate powered by Dutch Masters, a nationwide competition that pairs up-and-coming creatives with established entrepreneurs, to find the next great producer. On July 24, Dutch Masters will honor Koji The Bandit at the Craft…
Read MoreLil Durk, Jeezy headline ‘Trap or Die 3’ tour in Atlanta
Lil Durk gets real about Chicago and new album ‘Love Songs for the Streets’
Def Jam’s Lil Durk represents the essence of Chicago rap. The South Side native was raised in the Englewood area and witnessed the violence and apathy firsthand. But Lil Durk has found a way to escape through music. After releasing his critically-acclaimed debut, Remember My Name, and a slew of mixtapes, he recently followed up with new…
Read MoreOreo Fest does not crumble, it unites
Oreo Fest is a mixture of people gathered for one common purpose and that is to “Turn Up!” DJ Oreo has been bringing together Chicago artists from all over the city, providing an opportunity to represent who they are and where they come from. He promotes unity and working together to the artists and to the…
Read MoreMan killed outside Lil Durk show; tour bus shot up
More trouble for Lil Durk. The Chicago bred rapper’s show at Philadelphia’s Theater of Living Arts was nixed after an altercation outside the venue resulted in an, as of yet unidentified, man being shot and killed. Shots rang out around 8:20 p.m., more than an hour after the show’s scheduled start time of 7 p.m. Durk’s…
Read MoreTwista among group of Chicago rappers coming together for ‘Voice of the Streetz’ anti-violence campaign
A group of Chicago rappers are banding together to make a difference in the lives of the city’s youth and lending a hand to help put an end to the violence that often plagues the city. The collective known as “Voice of the Streetz” was spearheaded by music industry veteran Rawle Stewart. Stewart, long-time manager Chicago rap…
Read MoreLil Durk accused of snitching to get out of jail
Being labeled a snitch is no laughing matter. It’s especially a problem if you’re rapper with a specific image to maintain. Def Jam rapper Lil Durk finds himself in that unfortunate predicament as he faces allegations that he cooperated with authorities in order to secure a release on bond after being arrested on gun charges…
Read MoreLil Durk gets arrested; denied bail
Rapper Lil Durk was arrested on gun charges earlier this week for the third time in three years. Police investigating a homicide came to the rapper’s Orland Park, Illinois, home just outside of Chicago and found two guns on a kitchen table near where Durk was standing. According to a police report, Durk supposedly told…
Read MoreLil Durk feat. French Montana: ‘Fly High’
Mixtape Mondays: Lil Durk ‘Signed to the Streets 2’
Arguably the most talked about Drill music rapper at the moment, Lil Durk is back with the sequel to his popular mixtape, Signed To The Streets. Between frustrations with his label, Def Jam, and the tragic death of his cousin and OTF squad member Nunu, Durk had a lot to get off his chest on this…
Read MoreLil’ Durk: ‘Picture Perfect’
Lil’ Durk talks about standoff with The Game in Los Angeles nightclub
Funeral service for Chicago rapper OTF Nunu this weekend
Born McArthur Swindle, a 21-year-old rapper commonly known as “OTF Nunu” or “Nuski,” was gunned down at a shopping mall in the Chatham neighborhood last Saturday afternoon. Reportedly, funeral services are being scheduled for this coming Sunday. The first cousin of Def Jam recording artist Lil’ Durk or Durk Banks, Nunu was sitting in his…
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OTF Nunu, rapper affiliated with Lil Durk, murdered in senseless act of gun violence in Chicago
Violence continues to plague the city of Chicago. On Saturday afternoon, OTF Nunu, a promising 21-year-old rapper, was murdered in another senseless act of gun violence. According to the Chicago Tribune, OTF Nunu was sitting in his SUV at the Chathman Village Square Mall when someone walked up and shot into his car. OTF Nunu…
Read MoreLil Durk: 2014 ‘XXL Freshman’ freestyle
Lil Durk is the latest rapper frustrated with Def Jam
Teenage rapper Lil Durk seems to have joined the growing number of frustrated artists signed to Def Jam.
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