Bellwood Mayor Andre Harvey, rapper Lil Durk, and Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson take a photo on Oct. 18 at Broadview Village Hall. The mayors presented the rapper with keys to the villages after announcing a partnership with his Neighborhood Heroes Foundation. | Courtesy Village of Broadview
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 || By Michael Romain || [email protected]
The mayors of Broadview and Bellwood presented popular Chicago rapper Lil Durk with the keys to both villages after announcing a partnership with the rapper’s charitable foundation during a private gathering at Broadview’s Village Hall, 2350 S. 25th Ave., on Oct. 18. The event prompted criticism from community members concerned about the rapper’s violent lyrics and reputation, but also some reflection about the accuracy of the media’s portrayal of the rapper…