The Violent Death of Rapper FBG Duck Unveiled in Chicago’s Gang War Trial

Accident – Death – Obituary News : Chicago’s Federal Courthouse has been buzzing with the sounds of drill rap as prosecutors use videos and lyrics to make their case against the alleged killers of rapper FBG Duck. The trial revolves around a gang war fueled by diss tracks, with prosecutors arguing that FBG Duck was targeted by members of the O Block faction of the Black Disciples after releasing a scathing song called “Dead Bitches.” However, defense attorney Marc Barnett contends that drill rap is purely for entertainment.

Adding to the intrigue is the presence of rapper King Von, who allegedly placed a bounty on FBG Duck’s head. Although Von was never charged in the case, he was later killed in an unrelated shooting in Atlanta. On trial for murder and racketeering are Marcus Smart, Christopher Thomas, Kenneth Roberson, Charles Liggins, Tacarlos Offerd, and Ralph Turpin.

Jurors were recently shown King Von’s music video for “Took Her To The O,” which prosecutors argue foreshadowed FBG Duck’s violent death. The video includes references to Duck and his late brother, FBG Brick, and shows Von shooting a man resembling Duck. A government witness, cooperating in exchange for a reduced sentence, testified that defendant Kenneth “Kenny Mac” Roberson admitted to taking part in the shooting because of Von’s hit on Duck.

Prosecutors also claim that Von spent $128,000 on diamond-encrusted O Block pendants, some of which were purchased after Duck’s killing. Smart was photographed with Von at an Atlanta jewelry store, and social media posts suggest the pendants were seen as trophies.

During the trial, defense attorneys and prosecutors debated the significance of a video blog showing Von handing out stacks of cash to associates at Parkway Gardens. Defense attorney Cynthia Giacchetti expressed concerns that jurors might connect the money to Duck’s murder, while attorney Steve Greenberg argued that musicians frequently give away money for attention. Ultimately, Judge Martha Pacold allowed Greenberg to play one music video, Drake’s “God’s Plan,” as an example.

Other videos presented in court include footage of defendant Tacarlos Offerd wearing an O Block pendant while rapping at Parkway Gardens, as well as a clip of a song posted on Instagram by defendant Marcus Smart, which contains a violent reference to someone from 63rd Street, where Duck’s gang faction, Tookaville, is based.

The potential involvement of rapper Lil Durk, a mentor to King Von, remains unclear. The government witness mentioned that defendant Kenneth Roberson gained more ranking within the Black Disciples after being seen with Durk’s brother, D Thang. Additionally, Ralph Turpin, who allegedly alerted the other defendants to Duck’s location, had contact with a phone number associated with D Thang at the time of the shooting. D Thang was later shot and killed outside a strip club in June 2021, and court records suggest that Lil Durk is identified as “Individual E.”

As the trial continues, both sides will present their arguments, and the jury will ultimately decide the fate of the defendants. The case highlights the intersection of music, violence, and criminal activity, and raises questions about the influence of drill rap on real-world conflicts..