The Road Less Traveled
A man on a mission.
"Having to first forgive himself, Abdul Haqq committed his life to uplifting and inspiring the youth — using himself as the example of what not to become."
Englewood
The fourth of ten children
With three older brothers in prison, he often bore the responsibility of caring for his family — including a mother who struggled with addiction. An eviction would change his life forever.
1993
A life sentence
Caught up in the streets of the South Side, Dontay Banks was sentenced to life — for refusing to give others up. A decision that defined the next 26 years.
26 Yrs
Time, reflection, and a new name
Behind bars he stayed a father — splitting every phone call between his children. He evolved into Abdul Haqq: a restored man with a new purpose.
2019
Re-entry — July 19th
By the grace of Allah, his sentence overturned, he walked back into society a changed man, ready to give back to the community he once helped harm.
Today
The Change Agent
Now a sought-after speaker and mentor to at-risk youth, Big Durk uses his "OG" credibility to reach young men no one else can — and to build a movement bigger than himself.