Lil Durk Allegedly Uses His Lookalike In Visual For "Blocklist": "Perkio"

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The rapper's doppelganger has been amassing a huge following online and Durk has taken notice.

If you haven't heard, doppelgangers are out here winning. There are plenty of people who resemble our favorite celebrities and they make a living making appearances or putting on performances where they pretend to be superstars. You can find plenty of shows with lookalikes from one coast to the next, but "Shmurkio" is amassing a global fanbase on social media alone. 

Lil Durk's baby-faced double has been making waves online as his antics have caused real-life havoc. He recently shared videos showing his appearance at a mall where Durk fans swarmed him thinking he was the rapper. All of the internet hype has captured Durk's attention, and it looks as if the two have joined forces.


On the heels of the release of the music video to his 7220 Gunna collaboration "What Happened to Virgil," Lil Durk shared a clip of what looks to be another visual. This time, his doppelganger is making an appearance in a scene where a couple is at odds.

In the caption, Durk gave "Shmurkio" a new nickname and his fans couldn't stop laughing in his comment section. "PERKIO shooting block list with the real Jerry," the rapper said of the filming for his track, "Blocklist." He added, "This might be the biggest ish 2022." We can't wait to see this in action as Fake Durk is making the most out of his szn.

Check it out below.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.