In the heart of Chicago’s opulent Gold Coast neighborhood, a sequence of events unfolded that seemed more akin to a Hollywood script than reality.
Nearly four years after the fact, a video purporting to show the tragic demise of drill rapper FBG Duck, born Carlton Weekly, has surfaced, stirring the pot of public opinion and reigniting a conversation about the interplay of fame, rivalry, and street justice.
On that fateful day, August 4, 2020, the air in the Gold Coast was thick with more than just summer heat; it bore the weight of impending tragedy as FBG Duck was gunned down, a moment now encapsulated in a murky, much-debated video clip.
The video, devoid of sound but rife with implications, dropped like a bombshell on the X account No Jumper, pulling back the curtain on a scene that many had tried to piece together through words and whispers. But as the dust settles and the frames flicker by, one has to wonder: does this video hold the truth, or is it just another layer of obscurity in a case shrouded in urban myth and street lore?
The question on everyone’s lips: Did the video really capture the infamous shooting of FBG Duck?
On August 4, 2024, Carlton Weekly, aka FBG Duck, could be seen with his girlfriend in the CCTV footage. The rapper was spotted outside the luxury clothing store Dolce & Gabbana. Within a few moments, the 26-year-old rapper tries to escape as six men clad in black hoodies are seen opening fire on him. Mr. Weekly finally succumbs to the grave injuries, while his girlfriend and another man are also wounded. The six men could be seen fleeing the scene.
The Controversial Clip: A Closer Analysis Of FBG Duck Shooting
As the digital world dissected every pixel of the video, a few stood out as vocal spectators. One such commenter, LakeShowSolo, pointed out the peril in FBG Duck’s solitude moments before the ambush, noting the rapper’s extensive list of adversaries.
This observation begs the question: was this a calculated risk or a tragic oversight?
In the internet’s echo chamber, opinions clash, and theories abound, but the stark reality of the incident can’t be overshadowed by digital noise.
The Chicago Sun-Times shed light on a broader narrative, linking the shooting to a bitter gang feud—a turf war between Duck’s Tookaville Gangster Disciples and the O Block faction of the Black Disciples. Six gang members are convicted of murder and in the aid of racketeering and conspiracy to commit murder, including–
Charles Liggins, 32; Kenneth Roberson, 30; Christopher Thomas, 24; Marcus Smart, 25; Tacarlos Offerd, 32; and Ralph Turpin, 34. Liggins, Roberson, Thomas, Smart, and Offerd were also convicted of using a firearm in murder.
The streets of Chicago, etched with the history of this long-standing conflict, provide a grim backdrop to the rapper’s final moments.
“When stuff like that happens to a good person, regardless of what somebody else thinks of them, it ain’t gonna go unpunished,” shared FBG Duck’s mother, LaSheena Weekly, a poignant reminder that behind the headlines and the hashtags, a family is grappling with an irreplaceable loss.
A few sources suggest that over 40 gunshots were fired at the helpless rapper in just ten seconds.
As the court rendered its verdict, convicting six alleged gang members for their roles in this saga of street justice, a semblance of closure seemed to settle. But can justice truly heal the wounds, or does it simply mark the beginning of a long, arduous journey toward understanding and acceptance?
In an age where every moment can be captured and scrutinized, how does the proliferation of such graphic content impact the collective psyche and the pursuit of justice?
No doubt, CCTV footage has propelled the investigations to successful verdicts. But do you think making these videos public is disrespectful to the victim’s loved ones?
Share your take and opinions in the comments section below as we remember the young life lost too soon.
