Rapper Lil Durk has deactivated his Instagram account and announced that he will be taking a break from Twitter until next year. The move comes amid a lawsuit that accuses him of fraudulently selling the rights to the same song twice.
On Wednesday (December 20), the Chicago native posted a brief and vague note on Twitter: “See y’all next year smurk back on his pain shit [bandaged-heart emoji] ……2024”
It is unclear what exactly he was trying to hint at, though fans did notice that his Instagram account was deactivated around the same time.
Whether the 31-year-old was opening up about being in pain or teasing new music inspired by emotional torment remains uncertain, though fans aren’t likely to find out before next year.
Lil Durk, whose real name is Durk Derrick Banks, is currently facing a lawsuit from Exceed Talent Capital, a company that claims to have invested in his music career. According to court documents obtained by HipHopDX, Exceed alleges that Lil Durk had contractual obligations to them for the song “Bedtime.” However, he had already sold its rights to Sony Alamo Music, which the plaintiff claims is an act of fraud.
Exceed is seeking $1.5 million in damages, plus interest and attorney fees, from Lil Durk and Sony Alamo Music. The lawsuit also accuses Lil Durk of breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and conversion.
Lil Durk has not publicly commented on the lawsuit or his social media hiatus. His last Instagram post was on December 19, where he promoted his collaboration with Lil Baby, “Voice of the Heroes.”
Lil Durk is one of the most popular rappers in the industry, with over 10 million followers on Instagram and 3.6 million on Twitter. He has released several successful albums and singles, including “Laugh Now Cry Later” with Drake, “Backdoor,” and “Stay Down” with 6LACK and Young Thug.
His fans have expressed their support and concern for him on social media, hoping that he will return soon and overcome his legal issues. Some have also speculated that he might be working on new music during his absence, as he has previously hinted at releasing a deluxe edition of “Voice of the Heroes.”
