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FBG Duck
Williams in 2018
Born
Carlton Dequan Weekly-Williams

(1993-12-06)December 6, 1993
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedAugust 4, 2020(2020-08-04) (aged 26)
Gold Coast, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Cause of deathMurder (multiple gunshot wounds)
Other names
  • Duck
  • Clout Boy
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2011–2020
PartnersCashae Williams (2020–2020)[note 1]
Children4[2]
Musical career
OriginChicago, Illinois, U.S.[3]
Genres
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Labels
Formerly ofFly Boy Gang

Carlton Dequan Weekly-Williams (December 6, 1993 – August 4, 2020), known professionally as FBG Duck,[note 3] was an American rapper, songwriter.[7][8] A key figure in the Chicago drill music scene, FBG Duck rose to prominence with his gritty lyrics and aggressive style, often reflecting his experiences with street life and gang rivalries. He gained a dedicated following for his storytelling, and his controversial diss tracks with his music primarily spanning drill, trap, and hip-hop. Critics and fans recognize him as a pivotal artist in the evolution of drill, a genre that gained mainstream traction in the late 2010s.[7][9][8]

Born in Chicago, Illinois, FBG Duck grew up in the Woodlawn neighborhood, a community known for its gang activity.[10][7] He began releasing music around 2012, sharing tracks on platforms like YouTube and SoundCloud, where he cultivated an early following.[8] His breakout moment came in 2018 with the single "Slide," which amassed millions of views and streams, earning him a deal with Sony Music Entertainment’s RECORDS division.[9] His debut album, Big Clout (2018), that further put him in the Chicago drill scene.[11] FBG Duck often collaborated with fellow Chicago artists and was closely tied to the Fly Boy Gang (FBG) and the Tookaville faction of the Gangster Disciples.[12]

Throughout his career, FBG Duck was involved in controversies coming from his gang affiliations and the provocative content of his music. His lyrics frequently included disses aimed at rival gangs, such as the O-Block faction of the Black Disciples. On August 4, 2020, at age 26, FBG Duck was fatally shot in a targeted attack in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood.[13] Six suspects were arrested and, in 2024, convicted of his murder, receiving life sentences without parole.[14] Despite his passing, his legacy continued posthumously with the release of He Back (2020)[15] His contributions to the genre remain influential.

Early life and education

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Carlton Dequan Weekly-Williams was born on December 6, 1993, in Chicago, Illinois, to an African-American family.[7][16][17] Williams was raised primarily by his mother, LaSheena Weekly. While his father was in prison for 27 years.[18] Raised in the Woodlawn neighborhood on the city's South Side, he grew up in an area known as "Tookaville," a reference to the local gang faction tied to the Gangster Disciples.[19]

Williams would lose his cousin growing up.[20]

Williams attended Hyde Park Academy High School but dropped out before graduating, choosing to focus on music.[21] He adopted the name "FBG Duck" as part of the Fly Boy Gang, with "FBG" standing for both the collective and a nod to his neighborhood ties.[22]

Career

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2011–2017: Mixtapes and Chicago drill

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Adopting the stage name FBG Duck in 2011, Williams began releasing mixtapes. Early projects included: Look at Me (2013)[23] Different Personalities (2015)[24] This How I’m Coming series (2016–2019).[25]

2018–2020: Mainstream success and Big Clout

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FBG Duck’s career peaked with the December 9, 2017, release of "Slide," which garnered over 53 million YouTube views and went viral.[26] A remix featuring 21 Savage secured him a deal with Sony Music’s RECORDS imprint.[27] His debut studio album, Big Clout, dropped in October 2018, featuring collaborations with drill artists.[28] FBG Duck released "Exposing Me (Remix)" on March 13, 2019.[29] FBG Duck would release his last single "Dead Bitches" before his death.[30] Before his death, he was in talks to sign with Rap-A-Lot Records for an album titled From the Heart.[31]

Posthumous releases

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2020–present: He Back, Southwest

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Following FBG Duck's death, his team released the mixtape He Back on September 15, 2020, featuring previously unreleased tracks.[32] On November 30, 2020, FBG Duck’s estate dropped a collab album with Lil Chris called Southwest.[33]

Musical style

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FBG Duck’s music was rooted in the drill subgenre, characterized by its dark, aggressive beats and raw lyrical content. His style featured a commanding delivery, often detailing street life, violence, and personal struggles.[34] Influenced by Jay-Z, he brought a distinctive to his tracks, blending trap elements with gangsta rap themes.[7][35] His breakthrough hit "Slide" exemplified this approach, with its menacing production and confrontational lyrics.[36]

Public image and feuds

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FBG Duck’s public image was shaped by his unapologetic persona and affiliations with the Fly Boy Gang, which fueled intense rivalries within Chicago’s drill scene. Notable feuds included conflicts with members of the Black Disciples, particularly after the release of "Dead Bitches," which taunted deceased rivals. These disputes often played out on social media and in his music, amplifying his controversial status but also cementing his authenticity among fans.

Personal life

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Williams had five half-siblings: twin sisters and a older brother. One of his twin sisters, Leandrea White, died in a 2014 apartment fire, and his older brother, Jermaine "FBG Brick" Robinson, was killed in 2017.[37] A father of four, he valued family despite his gang ties. He was in a relationship with Cashae Williams at the time of his death.[38]

Relationships

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FBG Duck’s relationship with Cashae Williams began in the early 2020 and lasted until his death in 2020.[38]

Children

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At the time he passed, FBG Duck was a father to four kids: Aaden, Carlton Jr., Erin, and Camryn Weekly.[39]

Murder and trial

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Main article: Murder of FBG Duck

On August 4, 2020, at around 4:37 p.m. CDT, FBG Duck was shopping outside the Dolce & Gabbana store on East Oak Street in Chicago’s Gold Coast. Four masked gunmen from a black Ford Fusion and a white Chrysler 300 ambushed him, firing 16–21 shots; 38 casings were recovered. The attack lasted about 15 seconds, also injuring his girlfriend and a bystander. He was pronounced dead at Northwestern Memorial Hospital at 5:12 p.m.[40]

In October 2021, six suspects were arrested and tried in United States v. Liggins et al:

  • Charles “C Murda” Liggins
  • Kenneth “Kenny Mac” Roberson
  • Tacarlos “Los” Offerd
  • Christopher “C Thang” Thomas
  • Marcus “Muwop” Smart
  • Ralph “Teezy” Turpin

On January 17, 2024, all six were convicted of murder in aid of racketeering and conspiracy to commit murder, receiving life sentences without parole.[41]

Discography

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Main article: FBG Duck discography

Studio albums

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Mixtapes

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  • Look at Me (2013)
  • Different Personalities (2015)
  • This How I’m Coming (2016)
  • Different Personalities 2 (2017)
  • This How I'm Coming 2 (2017)
  • He Back (2020) (posthumous)

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ They started dating in the early 2020 until Williams' death.[1]
  2. ^ Williams had an Rap‑A‑Lot record label deal pending before his death.[5]
  3. ^ /ˌɛfˌbiˈdʌk/ EF-bee-GEE-DUK[6]. Williams was often colloquially referred to as Duck or Clout.

References

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  1. ^ Schuba, Tom (November 8, 2023). "Rapper FBG Duck's girlfriend recalls gunfight with his alleged killers". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  2. ^ @FBG_DUCK (August 4, 2021). "Leaves Behind His 4 Beautiful Amazing" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  3. ^ Clark, Victoria; Sone, Sunny (January 29, 2025). "FBG Duck's Death and the Moral Panic Over Drill Music". The Trace. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  4. ^ Clark, Victoria; Sone, Sunny (January 29, 2025). "FBG Duck's Death and the Moral Panic Over Drill Music". The Trace. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  5. ^ Dowlatt, Orlando (August 10, 2020). "FBG Duck Was About To Sign Huge Record Deal Before His Murder, Says His Mother". Urban Islandz. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  6. ^ "How to pronounce FBG Duck". HowToPronounce.com. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  7. ^ a b c d e "FBG Duck Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More | ..." AllMusic. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  8. ^ a b c Oceguera, Rita (January 28, 2025). "Chicago Emergency Response Times Are Worsening. A Slain Rapper's Mom Wants to Know Why". The Trace. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  9. ^ a b III, Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook (June 8, 2018). "The Break Presents: FBG Duck". XXL Mag. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  10. ^ Nigeria, Guardian (August 5, 2020). "FBG Duck: 4 Things To Know About Rapper Gunned Down In Triple Shooting". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  11. ^ A, Aron (October 12, 2018). "FBG Duck Comes Through With Pure Heat On "Big Clout"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  12. ^ "Entertainment or evidence of criminal enterprise? Drill rap takes center stage in FBG Duck murder trial". Chicago Sun-Times. November 21, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  13. ^ "Rapper FBG Duck, 26, Killed in Chicago Shooting That Injured 2 Others". People.com. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  14. ^ "6 alleged gang members convicted of killing Chicago rapper FBG Duck in 2020". AP News. January 18, 2024. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  15. ^ "FBG Duck – "He Back" [EP]". Daily Loud. September 16, 2020. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  16. ^ "Credits for Dead B – Single by FBG Duck". Apple Music. July 10, 2020. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  17. ^ "Definitely Enjoying My 26th Gday Thanks For The Gday Wishes Love y'all". Instagram. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  18. ^ rezwan, babu (January 25, 2025). "Fbg Duck's Father Shares Heartbreaking Truth: Son Killed 7 Days Before His Release After 27 Years". HypeFresh Inc. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  19. ^ "FBG Duck trial highlights links between Chicago's gang and rap cultures". WBEZ. November 6, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  20. ^ djvlad (November 2, 2023), FBG Duck Tells His Life Story (Unreleased Full Interview), retrieved April 20, 2025
  21. ^ "FYB J Mane "I went to highschool with GHerbo & FBG Duck at the same time" (Part 8)". YouTube. SAY CHEESE!. August 15, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  22. ^ Decruz, Cindy (May 18, 2020). "The Rise of Chicago's Fly Boy Gang (FBG) Movement". HipHopCanada.com. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  23. ^ Seabrook III, Robby (June 8, 2018). "The Break Presents: FBG Duck". Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  24. ^ "FBG Duck Announces 'Different Personalities'". September 8, 2014. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  25. ^ "Clout Life Mixtape". October 13, 2014. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  26. ^ Penrose, Nerisha (May 8, 2018). "FBG Duck Nabs 21 Savage for 'Slide' Remix: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  27. ^ "21 Savage Hops on the Remix of FBG Duck's "Slide"". Complex. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  28. ^ "FBG Duck Releases 'Big Clout' Assisted by FBG Associates". Hypebeast. October 18, 2018. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  29. ^ "FBG Duck & Rooga - Exposing Me Remix". WorldstarHipHop. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  30. ^ MVP, Viral (July 11, 2020). "Fbg Duck 'Dead Bitches' Music Video Debut Premiere". OnSMASH. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  31. ^ Dowlatt, Orlando (August 10, 2020). "FBG Duck Was About To Sign Huge Record Deal Before His Murder, Says His Mother". Urban Islandz. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  32. ^ "FBG Duck "He Back" Mixtape Released". September 17, 2020. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  33. ^ Mauli, Chad (November 9, 2023). "SOUTH WEST - Lil Chris x FBG Duck - All Rap News". Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  34. ^ "Remembering Rapper FBG Duck: A Look Back at the Career of the Slain Star". www.audacy.com. August 5, 2020. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  35. ^ III, Robby Seabrook IIIRobby Seabrook (June 8, 2018). "The Break Presents: FBG Duck". XXL Mag. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  36. ^ "21 Savage Hops on the Remix of FBG Duck's "Slide"". Complex. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  37. ^ "Days after Gold Coast murder of FBG Duck, rapper's mother calls for no retaliatory shootings". Chicago Sun-Times. August 7, 2020. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  38. ^ a b "Rapper FBG Duck's girlfriend recalls gunfight". November 9, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  39. ^ @FBG_DUCK (August 4, 2021). "Leaves Behind His 4 Beautiful Amazing" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  40. ^ "Chicago Rapper FBG Duck Shot Dead in Gold Coast". August 4, 2020. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  41. ^ "6 alleged gang members convicted of killing Chicago rapper FBG Duck". January 18, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
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