Rapper Lil Durk got his start on YouTube and eventually created his own record label. Now, prosecutors allege that a subset of that record label, OTF, functioned as a violent gang and is suspected of carrying out an alleged 2022 killing, among other attempted murder incidents.

Lil Durk, 33, is facing several charges and a lawsuit for his alleged involvement in multiple murders. He’s already stood trial once and was acquitted on all charges, but he faces a second federal trial for racketeering-related crimes. He will also potentially face a civil suit.

Here’s what you should know about Lil Durk and the charges against him.

Who Is Lil Durk?

Lil Durk, whose legal name is Durk Banks, was born in Chicago on October 19, 1992. The rapper got his start by posting music to MySpace and YouTube. In 2012, he was signed to Def Jam records. In 2018, he left Def Jam Records and became an independent artist, according to Billboard .…