Zayden Banks, the 10-year-old son of Chicago rapper Lil Durk, recently performed his father’s hit song “All My Life” during a family karaoke session. The performance, captured on video and shared online on April 9, 2025, offers a glimpse into a touching connection between father and son when Lil Durk faces significant legal challenges.
In the performance, Zayden is seen performing the 2023 hit song featuring his dad and the rapper from North Carolina, J. Cole.
“All My Life“ is a cornerstone of Lil Durk’s career, serving as the lead single from his 2023 album Almost Healed, released on May 26, 2023. The collaboration with J. Cole was a much-anticipated milestone, marking their first joint effort after two years of discussions.
Lil Durk has spoken openly about the process, saying:
“He went super crazy… we’d been talking for, like, two years. He’d always be like, ‘Send me a record.’ And I’m like, ‘I gotta find the right record.’”
In a candid moment, Durk admitted J. Cole outshone him on the track, stating:
“He smoked my ass on that one, for one — barely. That barely happens.”
Zayden has been incredibly mature in supporting his dad at this difficult time. In October of 2024, rapper Lil Durk (Durk Devontay Banks) was nabbed on severe murder-for-hire allegations related to an alleged plot on the life of rapper Quando Rondo.
On October 29, 2024, Zayden defended his dad on Instagram, writing:
“He is a great father who has always supported and loved our family unconditionally. Right now, he is facing challenges, but I want to affirm that he has not been convicted of any charges and remains innocent until proven otherwise.”
He also highlighted his dad’s community service via the nonprofit group Neighborhood Heroes, calling for public support.
Born in 2013, Zayden is one of seven children’s of Lil Durk, whose mother’s details are not publicly revealed. Both his public advocacy and this karaoke performance indicate the strong connection he shares with his dad, which extends to an admiration for Durk’s musical contributions.
Zayden’s selection of “All My Life” is significant, especially considering its themes and position within Lil Durk’s career. Almost Healed is an album that signifies a journey of perseverance, as Durk describes:
“It refers to healing from any situation, whether from a broken heart, a broken arm, a broken leg, anything… everything you’ve been through, you can see it, you can feel it, you can hear it.”
Against this backdrop, Zayden’s performance is a homage to his father’s art form and an act of solidarity in the face of sustained litigation.
