TLDR: The arrest of Lil Durk has pulled a recent G Herbo release, “In The Air,” into the spotlight, igniting fresh controversy over his connection to the late King Von.
“In The Air,” a song by Chicago drill rapper G Herbo, is featured on his newly released deluxe album, Big Swerv 2.0, which dropped on Oct. 25—just one day after the shocking arrest of Lil Durk. G Herbo’s Big Swerv campaign mostly missed mainstream media attention, but Durk’s arrest has sparked renewed interest, with platforms like TMZ now covering it. TMZ’s recent coverage of “In The Air” highlights the connection between Lil Durk’s lyrics and his ties to the late King Von, whose posthumous legacy is intensified through Durk’s provocative verse.
Durk’s line, “I turned a serial killer to a rapper,” isn’t just a shoutout — it’s a layered reference that points back to King Von’s notorious reputation. The line echoes sentiments stirred by YouTube documentarian Trap Lore Ross, who last year claimed King Von as “Rap’s First Serial Killer” in his viral documentary, sparking intense backlash and intrigue from fans and skeptics alike. This charged reference isn’t just an artistic choice; it’s a reflection of how closely reality and reputation intertwine in Chicago’s drill scene, giving the song a haunting edge that’s hard to ignore.
Durk, who’s caught in a legal whirlwind after being accused of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot against Quando Rondo in retaliation for Von’s death, may be facing serious repercussions, and TMZ hints that his arrest has done as much for the song’s visibility as the track itself. Released under Machine Entertainment Group, G Herbo’s Big Swerv 2.0 might not have drawn TMZ’s attention without Durk’s headline-grabbing involvement — and this unfiltered look at Von’s legacy adds layers of gravity to the single.
At this point, Lil Durk’s legal future is uncertain, and G Herbo may have to let “In The Air” stand on its own as the artist navigates his own career amid the turbulence of those around him. As for fans, it’s yet another intense look at the blurred lines between life and lyric in the lives of these artists.
You can check out the DJ Bandz, JD On Tha Track and Dmac-produced “In The Air” below via Spotify. Along with Spotify, the song and the rest of Big Swerv 2.0 are available now on Amazon Music, Apple Music, and various other digital streaming platforms.
