DThang (Real Name: ‘Dontay Banks Jr’ born 15 September 1988) was a famous American rapper, musician, singer, composer, and entrepreneur from Chicago, Illinois, United States. Apart from this, he was also the founder and CEO of a rap collective company named ‘OTF’ (Only The Family).
He was also known as the Dthang OTF. Not only this, but DThang was the elder brother of famous American rapper ‘Lil Durk’. Both of them together worked on lots of projects. Being the CEO of OTF, he has collaborated with many famous rappers and musicians like JusBlow600, THF Zoo, Hypno Carlito, DJ Bandz, King Von, Chief Wuk, ad others.
He has also launched lots of singles and raps in the music industry. As per the sources, Lil Durk’s elder brother, DThang was shot in the head and killed outside the nightclub. His body found dead on the 7900 block of S. Loomis Blvd. in Chicago. Read this article, to know more information regarding DThang’s life story and real death cause.
Dthang’s Biography
The professional rapper, Dthang was born to his parents on September 15, 1988, in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He belonged to the Christian religion. According to the sources, his real birth name is ‘Dontay Banks Jr’. Let me tell you that, Dontay Banks Jr aka Dthang was 32 years old (at the time of his death).
As per the reports, he was born into a poor family. He and his brother had a great responsibility to the family because his dad ‘Dontay Banks Sr’ was in jail. He had a great interest in music since childhood.
No proper information is available about his education. According to some media reports, he also dropped out of his studies in between to make a bright future in the music industry. He and his brother did lots of struggles and become famous rappers.
Wiki / Trivia
| Full Real Name | Dontay Banks Jr. |
| Known as | DThang. Dthang. |
| Age (at the time of death) | 32 years old. |
| Real Cause of Death | Shot and Killed. |
| Profession | Rapper, Singer, Musician, and Entrepreneur. |
| Date of Birth | 15 September 1988. |
| Date of Death | 25 June 2021. |
| Place of Birth | Chicago, Illinois, United States. |
| Place of Death | 7900 block of S. Loomis Blvd. in Chicago. |
| Education | Graduate. |
| Alma mater | Local Private School. |
| Net worth | $6-8 million USD (approx.). |
| Height (approx.) | In Feet Inches: 5′ 9″. In Meters: 1.75 m. In Centimetres: 175 cm.  |
| Weight (approx.) | In Kilograms: 80 kg. In Pounds: 176.37 lbs. |
| Eye Color | Black. |
| Hair Color | Black. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Ethnicity | Mixed (African Descent). |
| Religion | Christian. |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo. |
| Profile(s) | Instagram: @money_making_dthang Twitter: @dthang2x |
Family & Ethnicity
According to the sources, DThang was born into an African-American family. He belonged to a mixed ethnical background of African descent. Talking about his family details then, the name of his father is ‘Dontay Banks Sr’.
As per the sources, his mother worked as a nurse. Talking about his siblings then, he has a younger brother in the family named ‘Lil Durk’, who is a famous rapper and singer.
Marriage, Wife & Children
Talking about his love life then, DThang was married and lived a happy life with his family in Chicago. According to the sources, his wife (name not known) is a model and social media influencer.
After scrolling down his Instagram post, we found that DThang is the father of 2 children. However, he does not reveal the names of his kids to the media.
DThang’s Death
According to the latest media reports, DThang shot and killed outside of a nightclub at the 7900 block of S. Loomis Blvd. in Chicago on 5 June 2021. He was 32 years old at the time of death.
According to the investigator, witnesses (who saw the shooting) claimed that DThang died on the spot. However, no proper evidence is found against the shooters. The police are currently investigating the case. Many famous rappers and singers paying tribute to DThang’s death.
Career
According to the sources, DThang started his career as a rapper. He and his brother Lil together launched so many music albums and singles. Apart from this, they also made lots of music videos.
According to the sources, in the year 2010, DThang and his brother Lil Durk formed a rap collective group named ‘Only the Family’ (OTF). Before death, DThang served the position of CEO of OTF.
Dthang’s Net worth
Not only this, but he has also collaborated with many rappers, singers, and models for his music career. According to an estimate, DThang made a net worth of $6-8 million USD (approx.) from his career.
8 Facts You Need to Know About DThang
- As per the sources, DThang has also appeared in various live stage shows.
- He inked lots of tattoos on his body.
- His Instagram account has over 167K followers (as of June 2021).
- Let me tell you that, DThang uploaded his first Instagram post on 18 March 2015.
- According to the sources, he has two kids named Love (Daughter) and Dontay Banks III (Son).
- He also endorsed lots of fashion brands on his social media handles.
- Being a rapper, Dontay Banks Jr. aka Dthang liked to wear heavy silver chains and funky branded outfits.
- He was a car enthusiast and has various luxury cars.
Images Source: Instagram.com/money_making_dthang
