FBG Duck

Carlton Dequan Weekly-Williams, mieux connu sous le nom de FBG Duck, était un rappeur de Chicago devenu une figure centrale de la scène drill de la ville. Ses paroles brutes et conflictuelles ainsi que son style agressif le distinguaient, lui valant à la fois une base de fans fidèle et une notoriété pour ses morceaux de diss ciblant des groupes rivaux. Le single "Slide" de Duck en 2017 a percé au niveau national, menant à un contrat avec la division RECORDS de Sony et à un remix certifié or avec 21 Savage. Sa carrière a été marquée par une série de mixtapes et de singles qui ont solidifié sa réputation dans le monde souterrain du drill.

La violence a entouré la vie de Duck dès le début. Le 4 août 2020, alors qu'il faisait du shopping dans le quartier de Gold Coast à Chicago, il a été abattu lors d'une attaque ciblée à l'âge de 26 ans. En 2024, six suspects ont été reconnus coupables de son meurtre et condamnés à la prison à vie sans libération conditionnelle. La musique de Duck continue d'être un document brut de la vie de rue à Chicago et de l'ère du drill qui l'a produit. [modifier]

Carlton Dequan Weekly-Williams est né le 6 décembre 1993 dans le quartier de Woodlawn à Chicago. Il a passé ses premières années avec sa mère, LaSheena Weekly, dans le projet de logement social Ida B. Wells Homes du quartier de Bronzeville. Ayant grandi dans le dangereux South Side de Chicago, il s'est impliqué dans les gangs et la violence de rue dès son plus jeune âge. Dans une interview avec XXL, il a raconté avoir eu des battles de rap avec ses cousins dans le sous-sol de sa grand-mère à l'âge de 10 ans, ce qui a éveillé son intérêt pour le hip-hop.

Weekly a commencé à publier de la musique en 2011 sur YouTube et SoundCloud, postant des morceaux qui reflétaient ses expériences de la vie de rue et des rivalités de gangs. Son travail précoce a suscité un buzz local dans la scène drill de Chicago. Il a auto-publié sa première mixtape Look at Me en 2013, ce qui a contribué à établir sa réputation localement. Ses paroles brutes et conflictuelles ainsi que son style agressif le distinguaient des autres artistes drill émergents. [modifier]

La percée de FBG Duck est survenue en 2017 avec le single "Slide." La chanson est devenue un énorme succès, accumulant plus de 53 millions de vues sur YouTube. Son succès a conduit à un contrat d'enregistrement avec la division RECORDS de Sony Music Entertainment. Plus tard dans l'année, un remix avec 21 Savage est sorti et a obtenu la certification or de la RIAA. La carrière de Duck a été marquée par une série de mixtapes et d'innombrables singles qui n'ont jamais atteint les sommets mainstream mais ont solidifié sa réputation dans le monde souterrain du drill.

Tout au long de sa carrière, Duck a publié plusieurs mixtapes et singles, dont "On My Soul" avec Cashout063 en 2015. Sa musique a continué à être disponible sur les plateformes de streaming après sa mort, et son catalogue reste actif. En 2024, six hommes ont été reconnus coupables de son meurtre et condamnés à la prison à vie sans libération conditionnelle. [modifier]

FBG Duck était connu pour ses paroles crues et conflictuelles ainsi que son style agressif qui reflétaient la vie de rue à Chicago et les rivalités de gangs. Sa musique était un document brut de l'ère du drill. La couverture médiatique s'est concentrée en grande partie sur ses affiliations à des gangs, ses morceaux de diss et les circonstances violentes entourant sa vie et sa mort. Son procès pour meurtre a reçu une couverture importante. Aucun nom de fandom officiel n'est documenté. [modifier]

FBG Duck's global attention peaked during his lifetime and has persisted posthumously, driven by his music and the circumstances of his death. As of August 2026, iFANN's Global Fame Engine has evaluated his fame but he does not currently hold a placement in the published rankings, neither in the Global Top 1,000 nor in any Top-100 scope list. This means his current measurable fame, while significant within the drill music niche and Chicago's cultural memory, has not translated into a position among the world's most famous individuals.

His fanbase, though active, has no formal name. Fans informally refer to themselves as "DuckGang," a term seen in social media posts encouraging streams of his posthumous releases. The community organizes primarily through platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where his official channel hosts over 100 videos. His music remains accessible on major streaming services, with hundreds of thousands of monthly listeners on Spotify alone.

No documented fan campaigns, such as billboards or charity drives, have been recorded. The most visible fan activity is the ongoing effort to stream his music, particularly tracks like "HE BACK." His mother has been publicly active in legal and civic matters, but these are family-led, not fan-led.[modifier]

His stage name "FBG" stands for "Fly Boy Gang" or "Fuck Being Gently," representing his affiliation with his Chicago gang set. Duck began having rap battles with his cousins in his grandmother's basement at age 10. He grew up in the Ida B. Wells Homes, a Chicago public housing project in the Bronzeville neighborhood. His father, Carl "Rafael" Weekly, served 27 years in prison before becoming a community activist.

A defining legend is the bounty reportedly placed on his life. In January 2023, an informant told Chicago police that a $100,000 bounty had been set for killing Duck, a story that has become central to the narrative of the conflict that led to his death. The legal aftermath of his murder also forms part of his legacy: six alleged gang members were convicted in January 2024. More recently, his mother filed a wrongful death lawsuit against rapper Lil Durk, alleging his involvement; as of early 2026, a judge has allowed the lawsuit to proceed, keeping the case in public discourse.[modifier]

FBG Duck était le fils de Carl "Rafael" Weekly, un activiste qui a passé 27 ans en prison, et de LaSheena Weekly. Il a passé ses premières années avec sa mère dans le projet de logement social Ida B. Wells Homes du quartier de Bronzeville. Aucune information n'est disponible concernant des frères et sœurs ou son propre foyer. [modifier]

FBG Duck a collaboré avec 21 Savage sur le remix certifié or de "Slide." Il a également travaillé avec Cashout063 sur "On My Soul." Sa musique faisait souvent référence à des groupes rivaux, en particulier le set O-Block des Black Disciples. [modifier]

Aucune relation amoureuse publique confirmée n'est documentée dans les sources crédibles disponibles. FBG Duck gardait sa vie amoureuse privée, et aucun mariage, fiançailles ou partenariat publiquement confirmé n'a été rapporté par des médias réputés. Au moment de sa mort, aucune information publique n'était disponible concernant un partenaire amoureux actuel. [modifier]

Carlton D. Weekly, known professionally as FBG Duck, died on August 4, 2020, in the Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The fatal incident occurred on Oak Street near the Magnificent Mile where he was shot multiple times; his girlfriend, who was with him at the scene, was also wounded but survived. While initial police reports confirmed three people were shot, later testimony during the trial of his killers clarified that Weekly sustained extensive injuries. A federal investigation led to the arrest and conviction of six alleged gang members connected to the murder on January 17, 2024. These individuals were identified as part of a rival faction involved in Chicago's drill rap feud.

In addition to the criminal convictions, a civil wrongful death lawsuit was filed by Weekly's mother against rapper Lil Durk, King Von, their respective record labels, the City of Chicago, and Dolce & Gabbana, alleging they were involved in the planning or execution of the shooting. The lawsuit alleged that a $100,000 bounty had been placed on Weekly's life prior to the attack. As of January 2025, the court granted approval for the lawsuit to proceed. Following the news of his death, the Chicago hip-hop community and fans expressed immediate grief. Tributes poured in from peers, including fellow Chicago rappers, highlighting his impact as a key figure in the city's drill scene and the creator of the anthem "Slide".

Vigils and gatherings were held in his honor, particularly within the Parkway Gardens community where he resided. A surge in streaming numbers occurred for his catalog, with "Slide" becoming one of the most recognizable drill tracks of the era. Memorial murals and landmarks were reportedly created in his name, serving as gathering points for fans to pay respects. Moments of silence were observed at local events and concerts across Chicago in the months following August 2020. Specific details regarding the date, location, and attendees of FBG Duck's private funeral service have not been widely published in major news outlets or official press releases. Reports indicate that the family kept the arrangements relatively private, though community vigils took place in the weeks following his death.

Burial or cremation details remain unconfirmed in public records. Posthumous releases include continued streaming of his existing discography and the ongoing promotion of his music through platforms like SoundCloud and Apple Music. No specific films, books, or hall-of-fame inductions have been announced as of the latest reports. However, his estate is currently the subject of an active wrongful death lawsuit filed by his mother, which seeks accountability and damages from the accused parties.[modifier]

iFANN currently estimates FBG Duck's estate value at $1 million as of 2026. During his career, his primary income sources included music sales and streaming revenue from singles and mixtapes, a record deal with Sony Music Entertainment's RECORDS division, YouTube monetization (his song "Slide" accumulated over 53 million views), and RIAA gold certification for the "Slide" remix. Posthumous revenue streams include streaming royalties, licensing, and merchandise. The estate is likely managed by family members.[modifier]