Lil Zay Osama and Lil Durk are two of the most prominent rappers from Chicago, known for their gritty and authentic stories of street life and survival. But are they related by blood, as some fans might assume from their song “F*** My Cousin Pt. II”? The answer is no, they are not. However, they do share a strong bond of friendship and mutual respect that goes beyond music.
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Who is Lil Zay Osama?
Lil Zay Osama, born Isaiah Dukes, is a 25-year-old rapper who grew up in the notorious Robert Taylor Homes in the South Side of Chicago. He started rapping at the age of 8, inspired by his older brother, and joined a gang at 12. His music reflects his violent upbringing and his struggles with grief, trauma and survival. He describes his style as “pain music”.
He was shot in the chest at 15 and arrested on gun charges while in the hospital. He spent three years in a juvenile detention center, where he focused on writing rap as well as songs influenced by pop and R&B. He was released in 2017 and returned to the music scene with a new perspective and determination.
He gained popularity with his hit song “Changed Up” in 2019, which has over 20 million views on YouTube. He signed with Warner Records in the same year and released his first mixtape, Hood Bible, which featured collaborations with G Herbo, Doe Boy, Jackboy and Lil Tjay. He followed up with Trench Baby in 2021 and Trench Baby 2 in November 2021, which included features from EST Gee, Benny The Butcher, Sean Kingston and Luh Kel.
Who is Lil Durk?
Lil Durk, born Durk Derrick Banks, is a 29-year-old rapper who also hails from the South Side of Chicago. He started rapping at the age of 15 and became one of the pioneers of the drill music scene in Chicago, along with Chief Keef, Lil Reese and others. His music reflects his experiences with violence, poverty, drugs and death in his neighborhood. He is known for his melodic flow and emotional lyrics.
He signed with Def Jam Recordings in 2012 and released his debut mixtape, Life Ain’t No Joke, which featured guest appearances from Wale, Meek Mill, French Montana and others. He later left Def Jam and founded his own label, Only The Family (OTF), which has signed artists like King Von, Booka600, Memo600 and Doodie Lo. He has released several successful albums and mixtapes, such as Signed to the Streets (2013), Remember My Name (2015), Love Songs 4 The Streets 2 (2019) and The Voice (2020). He has also collaborated with artists like Drake, Future, Young Thug, Roddy Ricch and Pooh Shiesty.
What is “F*** My Cousin Pt. II” about?
“F*** My Cousin Pt. II” is a song by Lil Zay Osama featuring Lil Durk that was released on July 29th, 2021. It is a sequel to Lil Zay Osama’s solo song “F*** My Cousin” that came out in 2019. The song is a drill anthem that showcases the rappers’ loyalty to their crew and their disdain for their enemies. The title refers to a slang term for someone who is close to them like family but not related by blood.
The song’s chorus goes:
> F*** my cousin ’cause he my brother
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> F*** my brother ’cause he my cousin
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> F*** my cousin ’cause he my brother
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> F*** my brother ’cause he my cousin
The song’s video shows Lil Zay Osama and Lil Durk hanging out with their friends in various locations in Chicago, such as a basketball court, a parking lot and a rooftop. They rap about their street credibility, their wealth and their guns while flaunting their jewelry, cars and money. The video has over 6 million views on YouTube as of December 2021.
Lil Zay Osama and Lil Durk are not related by blood or by marriage. They are both from Chicago but from different neighborhoods and gangs. However, they have developed a close friendship over the years based on their mutual respect for each other’s music and hustle. They have supported each other’s careers and collaborated on several songs, such as “Changed Up (Remix)” in 2019 and “F*** My Cousin Pt. II” in 2021.
They also share some similarities in their personal lives, such as losing loved ones to gun violence and having children from different relationships. Lil Zay Osama has four children, two sons and two daughters, while Lil Durk has six children, four sons and two daughters. They both try to balance their family life with their rap career and avoid getting into trouble with the law.
Lil Zay Osama and Lil Durk are not related by blood, but they are related by music and by spirit. They are both proud representatives of Chicago and its culture, and they are both determined to make their mark in the rap industry. They are cousins in the sense that they are brothers in arms, and they are not afraid to show it.
