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.
52 Bars Part 2
Lil Durk Lyrics
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Photo them, they don chopped his ass
No parol, but the poll I got, they done dropped his ass
No toll, headshot, gave his whole top a tag
Drama act, in da cut were llamas at, copy cat
Coppas on my ass and shit
Ain′t do it, innocent
Niggas know my resume, 30 poppa Bebe kid
4 six, Woodlawn
OTF the family, even my barber tapin′ shit
Uzi spit
Got a deal, coolin with my movie bitch
Movie clip, for a op nigga or a goofy bitch
Get hit from my groopie bitch
You wiffin hoes, you losin' it
Thinkin' you aluminum, you would get scratched, bad, homicide
Police said my baby shy
Sup lo, before your ass was born i saved a 100 thou
Daddy on his savage shit, you know that boy be whillin out
You know im bring savage out
Lurkin like why they hiddin out
Drama life, but my whole family told me to calm it down
Bro and them gotta be bonding now
Me and my bitch we bonding now
No cass, but that mac I got that bitch work condom style
I spit crack like boby brown
They know im a problem child
Wiffin
We don′t do that shit, that shit be tifflin
Cause the same bitch that eat the clique like she dykin
Lovin hoes, but the same bitch we put the pipe in
She suckin dick, thats the same bitch you give that night kiss
Sucka, your ass was sucka, super man
If i can′t make you dance i bet that uzi can
Backflip
If you front your move when that mac spit
All I know is drill, drill, drill on my pac shit
5 (Yea!), 4 (Yea!), 3 (Yea!), 2.
I'm Back In!
My shootas gonna shoot some shit
Ruthless shit
Cause we do this shit
Backas on some spooky shit
Droppin shit
We gon do some shit
Red light, red tape
Got couple L on some goofy shit
Goofy niggas claiming shit
Niggas ain′t even do this shit
OTF 300 300 know that be GBE
Body count with the opps on the top cause we stay in the league
Don't lack
It crack
No Chris Paul my Clippers give him 3
You betta at tennessee
I ain′t talking tennessee
Massacre
Robbin shit
Masked up like I'm dracula
Mobbin shit, no Gucci Mane, niggas know that we cashin up
Twist her with the blinky its black and it spins fast as fuck
Niggas rapped a life time, who′d eva thought i'd pass em' up
Im from west hide and we gang bang
When shortie be postin in cuts in the gang ways
Crangin niggas, pussy as niggas call em rangin niggas
Free my nigga rechi rich, he be so quick to change a nigga
"52 Bars Part 2" by Lil Durk is a drill rap song imbued with street tales of violence, drugs, and gang-related activities. Lil Durk's tough-talking lyrics express his life in the streets of Chicago and his gang affiliations. In the first verse, Durk threats rivals with violence, implying death threats to anyone who crosses him by boasting of his gun expertise, which he suggests renders him almost untouchable by law enforcement. He portrays himself as being cold-blooded and hard-hearted, evidenced by his nonchalant attitude towards murder charges. In the second verse, Durk discusses his gang's hierarchy and how his family wants him to change his life for the better.
The chorus uses the countdown from five to two, leading up to the lyrics "I'm back in." The repetitiveness of the countdown sequence adds to the song's catchy and hard-hitting nature, while also building suspense. The phrase "I'm back in" is an expression of Durk's desire to get back into the gritty life of drill rap after being away for some time.
Line by Line Meaning
Body bag, body bag
I will bring destruction
Photo them, they don chopped his ass
Capture the moment of destruction
No parol, but the poll I got, they done dropped his ass
No mercy on the streets
No toll, headshot, gave his whole top a tag
No escaping
Drama act, in da cut were llamas at, copy cat
Dangerous situation
Coppas on my ass and shit
Police following me
Ain′t do it, innocent
False accusations
Niggas know my resume, 30 poppa Bebe kid
Street reputation
You don't know who Bay Bay is
Lack of knowledge of the streets
4 six, Woodlawn
Street intersection
OTF the family, even my barber tapin′ shit
Loyalty to the gang
Uzi spit
Firing a weapon
Got a deal, coolin with my movie bitch
Success in the industry
Movie clip, for a op nigga or a goofy bitch
Violence in the streets
Get hit from my groopie bitch
Casual sex
You wiffin hoes, you losin' it
Losing respect in the streets
Thinkin' you aluminum, you would get scratched, bad, homicide
Underestimation leads to danger
Police said my baby shy
Family suffering due to the streets
Sup lo, before your ass was born i saved a 100 thou
Experienced success in the streets
Daddy on his savage shit, you know that boy be whillin out
Father figure is a criminal
You know im bring savage out
Instigating violence
Lurkin like why they hiddin out
Looking for the enemy
Drama life, but my whole family told me to calm it down
Family wants him to leave the dangerous lifestyle
Bro and them gotta be bonding now
Family bond through dangerous lifestyle
Me and my bitch we bonding now
Couple bonding through the dangerous lifestyle
No cass, but that mac I got that bitch work condom style
Using protection for violence
I spit crack like boby brown
Skills in the industry
They know im a problem child
Troublemaker in the streets
Wiffin
Losing respect for cheating
We don′t do that shit, that shit be tifflin
Not accepting cheating
Cause the same bitch that eat the clique like she dykin
Two-faced behavior
Lovin hoes, but the same bitch we put the pipe in
Sleeping with enemies
She suckin dick, thats the same bitch you give that night kiss
Cheating and disrespect
Sucka, your ass was sucka, super man
Bravado and insults
If i can′t make you dance i bet that uzi can
Violence is the ultimate power
Backflip
Evading enemies
If you front your move when that mac spit
No hesitation in violence
All I know is drill, drill, drill on my pac shit
Lifestyle of violence
My shootas gonna shoot some shit
Violence and destruction
Ruthless shit
Violence without mercy
Cause we do this shit
Pride in violence
Backas on some spooky shit
Using violence to intimidate
Droppin shit
Causing destruction
Red light, red tape
Dangerous situation
Got couple L on some goofy shit
Loss due to foolish behavior
Goofy niggas claiming shit
False accusations
Niggas ain′t even do this shit
Innocent victims
OTF 300 300 know that be GBE
Loyalty to the gang
Body count with the opps on the top cause we stay in the league
Survival of the fittest
Don't lack
Never show fear
It crack
Violence is imminent
No Chris Paul my Clippers give him 3
Violence and destruction
You betta at tennessee
No knowledge of street life
I ain′t talking tennessee
Focusing on the streets
Massacre
Violent attack
Robbin shit
Theft and violence
Masked up like I'm dracula
Intimidating appearance
Mobbin shit, no Gucci Mane, niggas know that we cashin up
Success in the industry and streets
Twist her with the blinky its black and it spins fast as fuck
Using a weapon to cause destruction
Niggas rapped a life time, who′d eva thought i'd pass em' up
Success in the industry
Im from west hide and we gang bang
Identifying with a dangerous lifestyle
When shortie be postin in cuts in the gang ways
Boasting about involvement with the gang
Crangin niggas, pussy as niggas call em rangin niggas
Insulting enemies
Free my nigga rechi rich, he be so quick to change a nigga
Family loyalty and respect for those who help the gang
Contributed by Emma F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nrl2511
anyone in 2023 listening to this masterpiece ? 👌 /lol I edited this 3 years inna row 😭
@stephaniedevenny6517
Yessir
@xrated_jizzle8918
Bang for life.
@MarDaMartian
Me
@9INEE__
Iam most definitely 🔥🔥😂
@jeremiahdesmond1412
Yessirski
@kayvelli1781
"If I can't make you dance I bet that Uzi can."
Shit goes hard af
@Waterflow07
On my pac shit
@jessetilson745
My favorite part !
@davideaston3927
Till this day