durk

Durk is a masculine given name and nickname that may be used as a stand-alone name or as a shortened form of longer names such as Dirk. It has appeared in English-speaking contexts and is most widely recognized in contemporary popular culture through a prominent stage name.

The best-known bearer of the name is the American rapper Lil Durk. Born Durk Derrick Banks on October 19, 1992, in Chicago, Illinois, he rose to prominence in the 2010s as part of the Chicago drill music scene. He released a series of mixtapes that helped establish his profile and later issued multiple studio albums and collaborations. Lil Durk is a founder of the record label Only the Family (OTF) and has worked with a range of artists, achieving mainstream exposure. A high-profile collaboration with Drake on the 2020 single Laugh Now Cry Later brought further attention to his work. His releases have contributed to the broader visibility of drill-influenced hip hop and have earned placements on music charts and nominations for various awards.

Beyond Lil Durk, the name Durk is relatively uncommon as a given name in the broader population, though it remains in use as a nickname or shorthand in some communities. In popular culture, the name is largely associated with Lil Durk and his contributions to contemporary rap.