Lil Durk’s father is speaking out after the rapper returned to solitary confinement, amid disturbing rumors of an alleged hidden Apple Watch.
Dontay Banks Sr., also known as Big Durk, told TMZ on Wednesday, Nov. 4, that he believes his son’s treatment behind bars is deliberate.
“Really harassment moving up to this bond hearing right now,” said Banks.
Durk hid Apple Watch in ‘body cavity’ and gets searched twice a day sometimes. Brian Steele said HE told Durk to call a supervisor when he gets searched and someone else stepped in and told the guards no https://t.co/7HJsUu1hn1
— Trap Lore Ross (@traploreross) November 5, 2026
The rapper was reportedly placed in solitary confinement at a Los Angeles federal detention facility after questioning prison officials about repeated cell searches.
Sources told TMZ the searches uncovered no contraband. Meanwhile, reports have resurfaced concerning a previous incident involving an unauthorized Apple Watch.
Some online accounts allege Durk concealed the device inside a body cavity, but there is no verified evidence confirming that claim. His legal team previously challenged an earlier 131-day stretch in solitary confinement connected to allegations that he possessed an Apple Watch.
They really just said Durk had the Apple Watch in his ass smh
— Trap Lore Ross (@traploreross) November 5, 2026
Big Durk said his son remains determined despite the restrictions and their inability to speak.
“He’s strong, he’s focused,” Banks told TMZ.
The 34-year-old musician was found not guilty of five murder-for-hire charges in September but remains behind bars awaiting trial on separate federal charges.