The mother of slain rapper FBG Duck, real name Carlton Weekly, has filed a lawsuit, implicating some of the biggest names in Chicago’s drill rap scene, such as Lil Durk and the late King Von.
Chicago Sun-Times reported that the lawsuit accuses the aforementioned artists of profiting off of her son’s tragic murder in 2020 when the culprits shot and killed him in broad daylight.
As such, she claims that they’ve turned tragic gang-related killings into commercial success, one that has earned them accolades and fame.
On August 4, 2020, FBG Duck tragically lost his life, following a shooting in broad daylight in Chicago’s upscale Gold Coast neighborhood.
Officials said gunmen ambushed Duck, alleged to be a prominent member of the Gangster Disciples faction Tookaville, while he shopped for a gift for his son outside Dolce & Gabbana.
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His girlfriend, Cashae Williams, and another man, Davon Brinson, also faced injuries in the attack. Police claim the murder was the culmination of a bitter feud between Duck’s Tookaville crew and the O Block faction of the Black Disciples.
Diss tracks and street beef fueled the gang rivalry as FBG Duck and King Von exchanged insults in their music. King Von allegedly placed a $100K bounty on Duck’s head, which further escalated tensions.
FBG Duck’s mother, Lasheena Weekly, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit targeting Lil Durk, King Von’s estate, and their record label, Only The Family (OTF).
According to the lawsuit, the entities “monetized the killing of FBG Duck” by capitalizing on the gang rivalry in their music and public personas.
The suit argues that OTF, a label associated with violent and criminal activity, grew its fame and financial success by glorifying real-world gang violence, with Duck’s murder being a key moment in their rise.
The lawsuit also names major record labels like Sony, accusing them of knowingly promoting and distributing violent content that contributed to FBG Duck’s killing.
