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American rapper Lil Durk says Tems’ music is motivating him in jail

Embattled American rapper, Durk Banks, popularly known as Lil Durk, has shared a playlist of the songs he’s been listening to in jail to motivate himself. The rapper, who is currently remanded in a correctional centre over an alleged murder-for-hire case, shared the playlist on social media. Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Tems’ hit song, ‘Free Mind’, […] American rapper Lil Durk says Tems’ music…

American rapper Lil Durk says Tems’ music is motivating him in jail

American rapper Lil Durk, also known as Durk Banks, has revealed the tunes that are keeping him motivated while incarcerated. The rapper, presently held in a correctional facility on an alleged murder-for-hire charge, shared a playlist on social media. The headliner is Tems' hit single, 'Free Mind', which appears to be a source of inspiration for the incarcerated artist.

Other tracks on the list include 'Nightmares to Dreams' by Meek Mill, 'Some How Some Way' by Jay-Z, 'Changes' by 2Pac, 'I Wish' by 21 Savage, and 'Freedom Time' by Lauryn Hill. Morgan Wallen's 'I'm The Problem', Fridayy's 'Baddest In The Room', Jadakiss' 'Still Feel Me', Kanye West's 'Everything I Am', and Lil Baby's 'Dead Fresh' are also part of the playlist.

Lil Durk is currently awaiting trial for allegedly coordinating a murder-for-hire revenge scheme against Quando Rondo. The court proceedings commenced on August 20, 2026.

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