Beginning his career, from 2011 to 2012, Durk released his debut, un-official mixtape, Iβm a Hitta which was released on August 26, 2011. On April 3, 2012, Durk released his sophomore mixtape, a sequel to his previous tape, Iβm Still a Hitta. Durka later released his third mixtape on November 5, 2012, titled Life Ainβt No Joke
Like many drill artists, Durkβs 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 Durkβs 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 βWhat You Do to Meβ.
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 βLike Me.β Later that year, Durk released his sixth mixtape 300 Days 300 Nights which included his then-girlfriend, Dej Loaf-assisted, βMy BeyoncΓ©.β
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 βNobody Knowsβ. 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 βIndiaβ dedicated to his fiancΓ© India Cox otherwise known as India Royale.
In 2018, Durk released two projects, he began with Just Cause Y'all Waited, Durkβs 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 Yβall 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 Durkβs 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 Durkβs first solo project to top the charts.
52 Bars Part 3
Lil Durk Lyrics
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Got some hittas runnin up that'll hit a nigga
You ain't real, you ain't never been a drilling nigga
Fuck the team nigga, I got my gang
You a ho nigga, I got your chain
Six shots if you mention my name
The opps do it cuz the police the same
These niggas giving out special things
All these niggas around me, they don't mean shit
50/50 for a check you ain't bring shit
War time back to back you ain't seen shit
L's up, free the guys, we the team bitch
OTF, 300, we the team bitch
Ray Charles on the block, ain't seen shit
Lil Durk's song "52 Bars Part 3" is an aggressive rap song in which he talks about his gang and how they will handle anyone who tries to come for them. The first line, "Nigga hoes always talking pillow niggas" talks about how people can talk a big game, but they won't actually do anything. He then mentions that he has some "hittas" that will come for anyone who crosses them. Durk asserts his credibility by saying that he is a "drilling nigga," meaning that he is not afraid to use violence when necessary.
Durk then talks about his loyalty to his gang, rather than any particular team. He claims to have taken someone's chain and threatens anyone who mentions his name. He then mentions the fact that many people are giving out "special things," likely referring to snitching or cooperating with the police. He then talks about the drug lean, which many rappers glamorize, but warns that it can be dangerous if abused.
In the last few lines, Durk shouts out his gang, referred to as "OTF" and "300," and calls for their freedom. The final line, "Ray Charles on the block, ain't seen shit," may refer to the fact that those involved in gang violence often turn a blind eye to what is going on around them in order to avoid snitching.
Line by Line Meaning
Nigga hoes always talking pillow niggas
There are always people who speak negatively about men who are not violent or intimidating.
Got some hittas runnin up that'll hit a nigga
I have accomplices who will physically hurt someone for me.
You ain't real, you ain't never been a drilling nigga
I don't believe you are truly a violent person.
Fuck the team nigga, I got my gang
I don't care about other groups, only my own.
You a ho nigga, I got your chain
You are weak and I easily took something valuable from you.
Six shots if you mention my name
If you speak badly about me, I will use force against you.
The opps do it cuz the police the same
My enemies behave aggressively because they feel they can get away with it, just like the police officers they resent.
These niggas giving out special things
Some people are giving gifts or special treatment to others.
Pour it up slow it down for the lean heads
Drink lean slowly, do not consume it too quickly.
All these niggas around me, they don't mean shit
I am surrounded by people who are not important to me or my goals.
50/50 for a check you ain't bring shit
You don't deserve an equal share of the revenue if you didn't contribute anything significant.
War time back to back you ain't seen shit
In times of conflict, events happen quickly and intensely that you cannot comprehend if you haven't experienced it firsthand.
L's up, free the guys, we the team bitch
Our group is loyal to each other and we want our incarcerated members to be released.
OTF, 300, we the team bitch
My loyalty and allegiance is to my gang and no one else.
Ray Charles on the block, ain't seen shit
I am blind to what is going on around me, either willfully or unintentionally.
Contributed by Sydney G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sosa The G.O.A.T *OFN*
Respect 2 all the real ones here right nowπ―π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯
James Harden
Gang
Youngrichyyy
@James Harden ll
cortez horvath
And now
Durk Lowry
Man 52 Bars Pt.3 & Pt.4 soo slept onπ΄π₯ str8 gemsπ like alotta Durks music from 2012-2016 even Pt.1 doesnβt get the recognition it deserves
DayTheJoker
Crazy how far he came π₯π₯
CamFasho
Durkβs delivery on this joint was so raw π₯π₯π€―
AyeZo
I ainβt gon lie, this my favorite one
MIKE HOCK
Bro I was thinking the same thing just as I clicked on it
Cynthia Mccalpine
Lil Durk doing his thing for real I'm feeling him