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April 2023

Lil Durk Launches the Durk Banks Endowment Fund

Lil Durk Launches the Durk Banks Endowment Fund with Howard University and Amazon Music

Lil Durk Groundbreaking Initiative to Help Outstanding Students

Hip-hop superstar Lil Durk has recently announced a groundbreaking initiative to help outstanding students from his hometown of Chicago attend Howard University. Together with Rotation, Amazon Music’s R&B and hip-hop brand, and Neighborhood Heroes. A non-profit organization founded by the rapper, the Durk Banks Endowment Fund aims to provide two deserving students with $50,000 scholarships to attend the prestigious Historically Black College & University (HBCU) located in Washington, D.C. In addition to the two scholarships. Neighborhood Heroes and Lil Durk have also pledged to donate $250,000 to support students from Chicago. Who are recipients of Howard’s Graduation Retention Access to Continued Excellence (GRACE) Grant. The grant provides financial assistance to students who have the greatest financial need. With the goal of helping them stay in school and graduate on time.

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According to Lil Durk, the initiative is a reflection of his commitment to invest in the future of his community

“These kids have to be our biggest investment as they’re our future leaders. They are destined for greatness, and I’m encouraging others to join my team’s efforts to help pave their way.”

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Teamwork Makes The Dreamwork

The Durk Banks Endowment Fund has been warmly welcomed by Howard University. While with Cynthia Evers, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs expressing her gratitude to the rapper. Neighborhood Heroes, and Amazon Music, not only did they lend their support to the premier event run by and for Howard University students. but they also left a lasting impression by offering a gift that will continue to benefit Howard students for a long time to come. Lil Durk’s philanthropic efforts subsequently come as no surprise to his fans. As the rapper has always been vocal about his commitment to giving back to his community. The Durk Banks Endowment Fund is just the latest in a growing list of initiatives aimed at empowering young people and investing in their future.

As a chart-topping artist. Lil Durk has also been busy in the studio. His latest music release was the 2022 Loyal Bros 2 compilation. Featuring collaborations with Future, Kodak Black, Lil Zay Osama, BIG30, Icewear Vezzo, Trippie Redd, and Durk’s Only The Family collective. Prior to that, he released his solo LP, 7220. Which included hits like “What Happened To Virgil” featuring Gunna and “Broadway Girls” featuring Morgan Wallen.

Overall, Lil Durk’s commitment to investing in the future of his community. Definitely is an inspiration to us all. Through initiatives like the Durk Banks Endowment Fund. He is paving the way for a brighter tomorrow and empowering the next generation of leaders.

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The Watchlist: Conversation with a Vision | RNF BIGZ

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Welcome to The Watchlist Conversations with a Vision where Straight Official’s own Dj Gea chops it up with a purpose. RNG BIGZ is an emerging artist with a lot of flavor.

Q&A WITH RNF BIGZ

DJ GEA: Let our readers know where you’re from and how did the city where you lived motivate and push you?

RNF BIGZ: Originally I grew up in Kansas City and the city pushed me to travel and explore more music scenes because the market was small and not a lot of people make it out of Kansas City like most smaller markets there is a lot of talent and I was inspired to stand out amongst the many other artists

RNF BIGZ

How did you get started in music? What was it about music that caught your attention?

I got started watching battle raps I liked the wordplay of artists like Cassidy and Meek Mills the metaphors really caught my attention as well as the approach most battle rappers had like they wanted to destroy you every time with bars and wittiness. 

Where did the name come from?

RNF Bigz came from Richnfamous Bigz which came from my childhood group Richnfamous 

RNF BIGZ

How long have you been doing music? What has been your biggest accomplishment so far?

I’ve been doin music since middle school but I feel like the last year when I moved to Minnesota was my biggest accomplishment in music because I really got out of my shell and began traveling and investing in my career plus I met some really great people and was received well by the scene out here

Grinding is life.

RNF BIGZ

SHIFTING GEARS

What do you bring to the game that no other artist is bringing now?

I have my own sound and I bring a feel good fun vibe to everything I do 

In 2023 how do you plan to set the tone?

Stay consistent and put out a lot of new music, while keeping a great work ethic 

RNF BIGZ

LET’S TALK MUSIC

DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE OF MUSIC?

I do Feel good music that make you want to party, get money, and catch a vibe 

What’s your process for writing a song?

I let the beat guide me to make the song, so if the lyrics match that specific beat I go with it or I find a beat that fits the vibe I am in at the moment 

Have you had any live shows and if so tell me about your favorite performance?

I don’t really have a favorite performance, every time I perform it’s a wonderful experience seeing the reactions when people hear my music and see the energy I bring on stage

What single are you pushing and how did it come about? How long did it take to write it? Who is the producer? Is there a visual for the song?

Gelato is the single, I got the beat from an Atlanta producer Qthaproducer and he found me on instagram after I got a buzz from going to California and working with DJFlippp. I actually came up with the hook when I heard the beat so it didn’t take me that long to finish the song and a video will be dropping in the near future 

IN CLOSING

RNF BIGZ

Besides music, are there any other ventures you are currently sewing your seeds in?

I have a clothing company which I’m in the process of fully launching very soon

Where do you see yourself in the next 3 to 5 Years?

I see my fan base getting larger and on me tour making great music

How can people get in touch with you?

I’m on all platforms @RNFBigz and they can also reach out to my team takinittheremgmt@gmail.com

Thanks for taking time to vibe with me 

#GetSOM via @djgea & click here for more episodes of The Watchlist: Conversation with a Vision.

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