FBG Duck’s Estate Sues for Liability: Named Lil Durk, Music Labels and Chicago Police

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*In a major legal development, based in Chicago Dinizulu Law Group has officially filed a civil lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court against the prominent Chicago rapper Lil Durk– born Durk Derrick Banks – his record label, Family Entertainment Only (OTF)and several renowned record labels in connection with the 2020 murder of fellow rapper Carlton Weeklybetter known as FBG Duck.

The lawsuit, which surfaced during a press conference today, has provoked reaction from the music industry and the community.

The lawsuit is filed on behalf of the estate of FBG Duck and two surviving bystanders, Davon BrinsonAnd Cashae Williamswho were injured during the fatal shooting outside a Gold Coast store on August 4, 2020. The filing accuses the defendants of multiple charges, including wrongful death, civil conspiracy and negligence, as well as failing to provide necessary assistance after the shooting. occurred.

The complaint alleges that major record labels such as Alamo Records, Sony Music Entertainment Inc., Universal Music Group Recordings (Interscope Records) and Empire Distribution knowingly signed artists with ties to gangs, thereby generating revenue and profiting from violent behavior within the hip-hop scene. It is specifically alleged that these companies fueled the rivalry between OTF and FBG Duck by promoting “diss tracks” that incited hostility and antagonism in the lead-up to the tragic murder.

According to the lawsuit, Durk, along with other OTF members, including the late, organized a systematic campaign aimed at intimidating and ultimately eliminating FBG Duck. This campaign reportedly included placing a $100,000 bounty on FBG Duck’s head and using their platform to enable and encourage a culture deeply entrenched in violence and criminal behavior within the drill music genre.

The complaint also criticizes the city of Chicago, alleging that law enforcement officers and first responders engaged in willful misconduct by failing to provide timely medical attention to FBG Duck, who lay bleeding on the sidewalk for more than 17 minutes without proper assistance.

The lawsuit doesn’t stop there; it also targets Dolce & Gabbana and its associated security companies, alleging negligence when they allegedly left the scene despite knowledge of escalating violence in the area.

This latest trial follows a federal jury’s recent convictions of six gang members involved in the shooting, linking their actions to a broader context of violence propagated by social media and music feuds.

The unfolding legal scenario raises crucial conversations about the intersection of music, community and responsibility, sparking discussions about the implications for the future music industry.

On a separate but timely note, Lil Durk recently made headlines with his acting debut in “Power Book II: Ghost,” playing a cousin of the Tejada crime family. However, his performance received mixed reviews, with some critics questioning his comfort level on screen. This move into acting comes at a turbulent time, as the rapper becomes embroiled in serious legal issues surrounding gang violence.

The lawsuit paints a broader, disturbing picture of how the music industry deals with urban violence, and makes clear that responsibility for actions – and their consequences – will remain a vital topic of discussion as this case progresses. Members of the public with relevant information are encouraged to contact Dinizulu Law Group directly at [email protected].

In addition, you can find a summary of the complaint at dinizululawgroup.com.

As the legal battle unfolds, it remains to be seen how these serious allegations will affect the future of not only Lil Durk, but also the broader landscape of Chicago’s drill music scene.

Lil Durk – screenshot

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