Beginning his career, from 2011 to 2012, Durk released his debut, un-official mixtape, I’m a Hitta which was released on August 26, 2011. On April 3, 2012, Durk released his sophomore mixtape, a sequel to his previous tape, I’m Still a Hitta. Durka later released his third mixtape on November 5, 2012, titled Life Ain’t No Joke
Like many drill artists, Durk’s early career was plagued with legal issues and accusations of violence. These issues eventually led to his shows being canceled.
From 2013 to 2015 Durk released a total of four projects, three mixtapes, and an album. October 10, 2013, marked the release of the first Signed to the Streets, one of Durk’s most notable mixtapes and the start of a series. In the summer of 2014, specifically July 4, Durk released a sequel to Signed to the Streets and released Signed to the Streets 2 featuring his “What You Do to Me”.
2015 would be an enormous year for Lil Durk as in July 2015, Durk released his debut studio album, Remember My Name which featured his Jeremih-assisted “Like Me.” Later that year, Durk released his sixth mixtape 300 Days 300 Nights which included his then-girlfriend, Dej Loaf-assisted, “My Beyoncé.”
From 2016 to 2017, Durk released a total of four solo projects and one collaborative project. On July 22, 2016, Durk released his sophomore studio album, Lil Durk 2X accompanied by features such as Future, Young Thug, Yo Gotti and more. Ending the year, Durk released They Forgot, his seventh mixtape.
Beginning 2017, in February, Durk released his seventh mixtape, Love Songs for the Streets, which is deemed as one of his most notable projects including features from Moneybagg Yo and YFN Lucci. Later that year in August, Durk released a collaborative EP with Lil Reese titled Supa Vultures; the project included his “Nobody Knows”. On October 19, 2017, Durk carried on with his Signed to the Streets series with the highly anticipated Signed to the Streets 2.5. The mixtape included the start of yet another song series titled “India” dedicated to his fiancé India Cox otherwise known as India Royale.
In 2018, Durk released two projects, he began with Just Cause Y'all Waited, Durk’s highest-charting mixtape peaking at #57 on the Billboard 200. Durk then released a sequel to Love Songs for the Streets titled Love Songs 4 the Streets 2. Durk was extremely successful prior to this album, however, many say that this exact album broke Durk into the mainstream rap industry as it had been his first project to chart in the top 10 of the Billboard 200.
2020 was an even better year for Lil Durk as he released his almost chart-topping Just Cause Y’all Waited 2 which peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200. It was later followed up with a deluxe.
The scars of violence run deep in Durk’s discography, particularly arising from the loss of OTF members Nunu (Nuski) and King Von at the hands of gunfire. Both artists are commemorated on his album The Voice, for which a deluxe version was released in 2021.
Anointing himself as the voice of the streets, Durk followed up this project with the release of the collaborative album The Voice of the Heroes with Lil Baby which brought the Chicago native artist his first #1 album.
Marking his first solo #1 album, in March 2022, Lil Durk released a melodramatic take on the deaths of his loved ones through an album titled 7220. The album became Durk’s first solo project to top the charts.
1 Vulture
Lil Durk Lyrics
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Tellin' me to come outside
I would, but I know they lyin'
(I been through this shit before, you know?)
Foe'nem told me keep my iron
My momma had a dream about me dyin'
I told her that I hope she lyin'
It's gon' be a homicide
Fuck with Durk and they dyin' today (facts)
They told me they sick and tired
They don't want to die today
Whatever my niggas be wantin', know I got 'em (I got 'em)
I be off them drugs, addicted to narcotics (narcotics)
2012 niggas wasn't with me in the 'partments
I'ma take a risk, carry my guns inside my joggers (yeah yeah)
Why you steady playin' hoe? Let me be their father
Kill his ass in the streets, we hope they don't charge us (don't charge us)
We can't find your ass, we gon' kill your artist (On God)
And you know it's guaranteed when I say promise (yeah yeah)
And I got some shawtys that gon' shoot
They gon' do the shit you ain't gon' do
They gon' slide through your block, they make calls on you (Let's get it)
You hang with them and don't supposed to, it's gon' fall on you
Spit on me bad when I was down, I'ma ball on you
And you ain't thinkin' 'bout getting no money, til' it dawned on you (yeah yeah)
And nigga I'll drill for 'em (drill for 'em)
I ain't still signed to French but I'd kill for him (Let's get it)
Who said I ain't got no money, I'm like a mil' on
You tried to turn a hoe into a housewife, watch, she still goin' (still goin')
Voice of the trenches, talkin' for the streets (for the streets)
Teachers said I might be dead 'cause I love the streets (Bitch)
And she still told me that my grades above a B
The streets don't love anyone, but they in love with me
Fuck with me and it's a homicide
Try to clean my image with a turkey dry
Went in 18 he gettin' out when he like 35
2018 I'm goin' up, my shows a hundred racks (Damn)
Lie to you none, but in jail I say a hundred lies
How the fuck you mad, and I gave your ass a hundred tries? (ohh)
And from them brothers that I love, I dropped a hundred, why?
Don't feed your gang when they snake you, you gon' wonder why
Tryin' tuck my pride away (tryin' tuck my pride)
I ain't really tryin' to die today (I ain't really tryin' to die)
Certain shit I can't tolerate (no)
Why the opposition callin' my line?
Tellin' me to come outside
I would, but I know they lyin'
(I been through this shit before, you know?)
Foe'nem told me keep my iron
My momma had a dream about me dyin'
I told her that I hope she lyin'
It's gon' be a homicide
It's gon' be a homicide
Fuck with Durk and they dyin' today (facts)
They told me they sick and tired
They don't want to die today
In Lil Durk's song "1 Vulture," he talks about the challenges he faces living in the streets and the opposition he encounters regularly. The opposition keeps calling his line, asking him to come outside, but he knows they're lying, and he won't fall into their trap. Lil Durk has gone through this before, and he knows how to handle it, so he takes Foe'nem's advice and keeps his iron. Despite his mother having a dream about him dying, he hopes she's lying, and he's prepared for any homicide that might occur as he's come to accept that it's part of his reality.
Durk further states that he's willing to take risks to protect his people, and he always has his friends' best interests at heart. He may have a drug issue, though it doesn't seem to affect his ability to hold his own in the streets. At the same time, he recognizes the importance of education, and despite his love for the streets, he was a decent student in school.
Durk has made a name for himself as the voice of the trenches, speaking out for the streets and rising fame. He's encountered many challenges along the way, including jail time, where he seems to have told a hundred lies to survive. Durk ends by voicing his frustration over people who betray their gang and advises tucking away pride to avoid trouble. The song highlights the precariousness of street life and the constant danger that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Why the opposition callin' my line?
Why are my enemies trying to contact me?
Tellin' me to come outside
Asking me to come out and confront them.
I would, but I know they lyin'
I won't go because I know they're not telling the truth.
(I been through this shit before, you know?)
I have experienced this situation in the past.
Foe'nem told me keep my iron
My friends told me to carry my gun for protection.
My momma had a dream about me dyin'
My mother had a nightmare about me getting killed.
I told her that I hope she lyin'
I hope that her dream doesn't come true.
It's gon' be a homicide
Someone is going to die today.
Fuck with Durk and they dyin' today (facts)
Anyone who messes with me today will lose their life.
They told me they sick and tired
My enemies don't want to keep fighting anymore.
They don't want to die today
They don't want to end up getting killed today.
Whatever my niggas be wantin', know I got 'em (I got 'em)
I will do anything for my friends and make sure they are taken care of.
I be off them drugs, addicted to narcotics (narcotics)
I am not taking drugs anymore but I am addicted to painkillers.
2012 niggas wasn't with me in the 'partments
People who didn't know me back in 2012 weren't around when I was in the projects.
I'ma take a risk, carry my guns inside my joggers (yeah yeah)
I am willing to take a chance and keep my guns concealed in my pants.
Why you steady playin' hoe? Let me be their father
Why are you acting like a child? Let me guide and take care of you.
Kill his ass in the streets, we hope they don't charge us (don't charge us)
We will kill him in the streets and hopefully won't face any charges for it.
We can't find your ass, we gon' kill your artist (On God)
If we can't locate you, we will go after your artist instead.
And you know it's guaranteed when I say promise (yeah yeah)
You can trust me to fulfill my promises every time.
And I got some shawtys that gon' shoot
I have some women on my team who are willing to shoot and kill.
They gon' do the shit you ain't gon' do
They will carry out actions that you are too scared to do.
They gon' slide through your block, they make calls on you (Let's get it)
They will come to your area, gather information, and make plans to get you.
You hang with them and don't supposed to, it's gon' fall on you
If you associate with the wrong people, the consequences will be your responsibility.
Spit on me bad when I was down, I'ma ball on you
You treated me poorly when I was struggling, but now I am successful and will show you up.
And you ain't thinkin' 'bout getting no money, til' it dawned on you (yeah yeah)
You didn't care about making money until it became clear how important it is.
And nigga I'll drill for 'em (drill for 'em)
I will do whatever it takes to protect and provide for my crew.
I ain't still signed to French but I'd kill for him (Let's get it)
I am not currently signed to French Montana's label, but I would still do anything for him.
Who said I ain't got no money, I'm like a mil' on
Whoever said I am broke is wrong, I have a lot of money.
You tried to turn a hoe into a housewife, watch, she still goin' (still goin')
You attempted to change a promiscuous woman into a faithful wife, but she is still behaving the same way.
Voice of the trenches, talkin' for the streets (for the streets)
I am the spokesperson for the people who come from impoverished areas.
Teachers said I might be dead 'cause I love the streets (Bitch)
My teachers warned me that I could end up dead if I continued to associate with the wrong people and engage in street activities.
And she still told me that my grades above a B
Despite my risk-taking behavior, my teacher recognized my academic excellence.
The streets don't love anyone, but they in love with me
The streets are not kind or friendly to anyone, but I seem to have a unique relationship with them.
Fuck with me and it's a homicide
If you mess with me, I will kill you.
Try to clean my image with a turkey dry
I am trying to improve my reputation but it is very difficult to do so.
Went in 18 he gettin' out when he like 35
My friend who went to prison at age 18 will not be released until he is 35 years old.
2018 I'm goin' up, my shows a hundred racks (Damn)
In 2018, my career is taking off and I am making a lot of money from my performances.
Lie to you none, but in jail I say a hundred lies
I don't lie to you about anything, but I do have to lie when I am in jail for survival.
How the fuck you mad, and I gave your ass a hundred tries? (ohh)
I don't understand why you're upset, I gave you so many chances to make things right.
And from them brothers that I love, I dropped a hundred, why?
I gave a hundred dollars each to the friends that I care about, to show them that I appreciate them.
Don't feed your gang when they snake you, you gon' wonder why
If you reward disloyal behavior from your gang, you will be left wondering why they betrayed you.
Tryin' tuck my pride away (tryin' tuck my pride)
I am attempting to suppress my ego and be more humble.
I ain't really tryin' to die today (I ain't really tryin' to die)
I don't want to die today.
Certain shit I can't tolerate (no)
I have a few things that I won't put up with.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alessia Caracciolo, Andrew Taggart, Arjuan Ivatury, Durk Banks, Khalid Robinson, Robert Hall
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@ilypaperboy
Ever since me and durk dropped our shi, he been in a different bag fr. Keep goin 💯
@NoOne-zx3dk
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@abadalialynn7509
Lil Turbo Official real shit
@cortezwhite6863
Lil Turbo Official 💯💯
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@tommyreusse3858
yea hes speaking for the people that fight to live instead
@Rl_vick
When he put the bullet vest on the kid at the end was a really powerful part of this video frfr cuz u gotta think he coulda just put it on emself and it might have saved his life but he cared more bout protecting the kid thats real shit
@takeriatyonnaa3099
Ryan LeVick facts and he went outside to risk his life so they wouldn't come in and see the little boy its really deep nbs
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