Lil Durk Sends Cryptic Message Before Deactivating Instagram Account

Lil Durk has stirred speculation by deactivating one of his social media profiles and sharing a cryptic message on another platform, suggesting he is currently going through a challenging time.

On Wednesday, the Chicago native posted a brief and enigmatic note on Twitter: “See y’all next year smurk back on his pain shit [bandaged-heart emoji] ……2024.” Simultaneously, fans noticed that his Instagram account was deactivated around the same time.

While it remains unclear what Lil Durk intended to convey, fans are left wondering whether the 31-year-old artist was expressing personal struggles or teasing new music inspired by emotional turmoil. Unfortunately, clarity on the matter may only come next year.

Although the tweet raises concerns about Durk’s well-being, little information is available regarding his current situation. However, earlier this month, he faced a significant lawsuit accusing him of attempting to sell the rights to the same song twice.

According to court documents obtained by HipHopDX, Exceed Talent Capital alleges that Lil Durk, also known as Durk Derrick Banks, violated contractual obligations regarding the song “Bedtime.” The lawsuit claims that Durk had already sold the rights to Sony Alamo Music, an alleged act of fraud.

The legal papers state, “Through this action, plaintiff Exceed Talent Capital, LLC seeks redress against defendants for their manifest fraud and concomitant breaches of the parties’ Music Revenue Rights Agreement, through which defendants purported to grant Exceed significant rights in connection with a sound recording by defendant Durk Derrick Banks, a well-known recording artist who is professionally known as Lil Durk.”

Exceed claims to have purchased the rights to the song for $600,000 as part of a fractional investment scheme, where ongoing royalties could be sold in small portions. This allows others to benefit financially from the song’s success.

Allegedly, Durk had sold the rights to “Bedtime” to Sony Alamo for $450,000 without informing Exceed, leading to a cease-and-desist from the record label in May. Exceed contends that they had to clear the sale with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) before offering the deal to Lil Durk, resulting in significant penalties. As a result, Exceed is seeking $12 million in damages.