DThang was a rapper himself … but wasnt nearly as big as Durk is, whos exploding today. Still, hes got a string of tunes out– although it does not look like they ever collab d.

Durk hasnt talked about his brothers passing yet, but acknowledgements have been pouring in all over social media. DThang was 32.

This is simply the current tragedy to strike Durks inner circle– hes lost a handful of buddies and loved ones over the years … including, famously, the death of his labelmate King Von … who was shot and eliminated last year. A manufacturer he worked carefully with called Turn Me Up Josh likewise passed away just recently … something Durk himself honored with a post.

RIP

Cook County authorities tell us Dontay Banks Jr.– DThangs government name– was discovered deceased on the 7900 block of S. Loomis Blvd. in Chicago, and has actually been designated a case number. An autopsy still needs to be done to find out the cause and manner of death.

Lil Durks older brother, OTF DThang, died this weekend … TMZ has verified.

Reports state DThang was shot in the head beyond a bar and passed away on the spot … pointing out supposed witnesses who say they saw the shooting decrease.