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.
Distance
Lil Durk Lyrics
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Know we mud bruddas, drug bruddas know what I'm sayin' came from the bottom
Let's get it man
Know what I'm sayin' they ain't gon' really like this shit Lil Reese
Let's get it bro
Let's make a million dollars off this tape real quick, you know
Let's get it!
Nigga wanna tweak I pull up with my shooters
Like a point guard, shooting guard
Caught his ass he so goofy
Why everybody wanna be shooters, these niggas be trickin'
Why you niggas not listening these niggas shootin' from a distance
Fuck nigga they gon' make me keep my distance (distance)
That sneak dissin' gon' make me keep my distance (distance)
That fake shit gon' make me keep my distance (distance)
That fuck shit gon' make me keep my pistol
Keep my pistol, speak on the dead and my niggas gon' get you
6 shots from the nickel, got my stripe like a ref without a whistle
And I love my vultures do what they say them boys is just talkin'
Reese money hawkin', ain't no nigga in the city that'll try to stop him
Headshot made his whole brain scuplture
100 pounds let the whole hood older
Knew some older niggas pension turned some young niggas cobras
Chase his ass face his ass, no he ain't get no pass
Erase his ass lace his ass, he know his ass is grass
100 thousand in the stash box he ever need me then he asked out
Found the plug and I cashed out
My baby momma made me lash out
Free my young nigga B Skeez
Smoke a bag up with Reese
With the muthafuckin' groupies know my life is a movie
Young nigga ruthless
Nigga wanna tweak I pull up with my shooters
Like a point guard, shooting guard
Caught his ass he so goofy
Why everybody wanna be shooters, these niggas be trickin'
Why you niggas not listening these niggas shootin' from a distance
Fuck nigga they gon' make me keep my distance (distance)
That sneak dissin' gon' make me keep my distance (distance)
That fake shit gon' make me keep my distance (distance)
That fuck shit gon' make me keep my pistol
These niggas ain't shooters, a lot of these niggas they snitchin' they goofies
These niggas ain't stupid, talkin' like he about it but I know he ain't ruthless
And you don't want to get into it, 'cause niggas around me they'll toy with you too
And you don't wanna really do it, talkin' like you 'bout it you can do it too
And let's get straight to it, flame with the Backwood wood after wood
I know me and Durk good, now you go get out the hood not to be in the hood
And we can go back to it, but a lot of niggas can't go back to it
I'm just sayin' I'm good, I'm just sayin' we good
So much shit I can say but it can be locked today
After doin' bad I pray, I gotta thank The Lord everyday
'Cause you know where I come from it ain't safe
Pull up, hit 'em with the K
Pull off, DOA
Young nigga ruthless
Nigga wanna tweak I pull up with my shooters
Like a point guard, shooting guard
Caught his ass he so goofy
Why everybody wanna be shooters, these niggas be trickin'
Why you niggas not listening these niggas shootin' from a distance
Fuck nigga they gon' make me keep my distance (distance)
That sneak dissin' gon' make me keep my distance (distance)
That fake shit gon' make me keep my distance (distance)
That fuck shit gon' make me keep my pistol
The song "Distance" by Lil Durk & Lil Reese talks about their street life and the dangers that they face every day. They talk about their loyalty to their gang and the importance of keeping your enemies at a distance. The chorus of the song repeats the line "Fuck nigga they gon' make me keep my distance," emphasizing the idea of protecting oneself from those who may be a threat.
The first verse talks about how they are not afraid to use their weapons to protect themselves. They refer to themselves and their gang as shooters and emphasize the idea that their enemies are shooting from a distance. They also talk about how they will keep their distance from those who are sneaking around and talking badly about them. The second verse talks about how they know who is loyal to them and who is not. They also talk about their street creds and how they have overcome dangers and obstacles to become successful in their lives.
Overall, the song is a representation of their hardcore lifestyle and their unapologetic approach towards their enemies. The chorus reiterates the importance of keeping your enemies at bay, which is a common theme in rap music.
Line by Line Meaning
Gang!
We're in this together, as a group.
Know we mud bruddas, drug bruddas know what I'm sayin' came from the bottom
We have a strong bond and we've been through a lot of hardships together.
Let's get it man
Let's get started and get to work.
Know what I'm sayin' they ain't gon' really like this shit Lil Reese
Some people may not be happy with what we're about to release.
Let's get it bro
Let's get to work and push through any challenges.
Let's make a million dollars off this tape real quick, you know
We have the potential to make a lot of money from this project and we won't waste any time doing it.
Young nigga ruthless
I'm a young and aggressive guy who won't back down.
Nigga wanna tweak I pull up with my shooters
If someone messes with me, I'll bring my crew to handle it.
Like a point guard, shooting guard
I'm quick and strategic, like a basketball player in those positions.
Caught his ass he so goofy
We were able to handle the situation because the person was foolish and easy to catch.
Why everybody wanna be shooters, these niggas be trickin'
A lot of people want to be tough and violent, but they're not really about that life.
Why you niggas not listening these niggas shootin' from a distance
People aren't paying attention to the real danger, which is coming from afar.
Fuck nigga they gon' make me keep my distance (distance)
I'll stay away from someone who's behaving badly, so I don't get involved in their drama.
That sneak dissin' gon' make me keep my distance (distance)
Someone who is subtly insulting me will make me keep my distance from them.
That fake shit gon' make me keep my distance (distance)
If someone is being insincere, I won't want to be around them.
That fuck shit gon' make me keep my pistol
If someone is acting reckless, I'll need to carry a weapon for protection.
Keep my pistol, speak on the dead and my niggas gon' get you
I'll carry a weapon to defend the honor of my deceased friends.
6 shots from the nickel, got my stripe like a ref without a whistle
I have a gun with six bullets, and I'm like a referee without a whistle in terms of my authority.
And I love my vultures do what they say them boys is just talkin'
I trust my close friends to handle business since they're trustworthy and dependable.
Reese money hawkin', ain't no nigga in the city that'll try to stop him
Lil Reese is focused on making money and no one can get in his way.
Headshot made his whole brain scuplture
We killed someone with a headshot, which caused their brain to explode.
100 pounds let the whole hood older
We have a lot of drugs and it's making our whole community age faster due to addiction.
Knew some older niggas pension turned some young niggas cobras
We've seen some older men end up broke and desperate, which led some younger guys to turn to crime.
Chase his ass face his ass, no he ain't get no pass
If someone tries to run from us, we'll catch them eventually and they won't get away with anything.
Erase his ass lace his ass, he know his ass is grass
We'll kill someone if they really cross us and they know they're in trouble.
100 thousand in the stash box he ever need me then he asked out
We have a lot of money saved up and if anyone needs our help, they can count on us.
Found the plug and I cashed out
We found a drug dealer who was willing to give us a discount, and we took advantage of it.
My baby momma made me lash out
My girlfriend angered me and caused me to act violently.
Free my young nigga B Skeez
I want my friend B Skeez to be released from prison.
Smoke a bag up with Reese
I want to smoke a bag of weed with Lil Reese.
With the muthafuckin' groupies know my life is a movie
I like to party and have fun with groupies, and my life feels like a movie.
These niggas ain't shooters, a lot of these niggas they snitchin' they goofies
Most people who act tough and violent aren't really about that life, and many are actually informants.
These niggas ain't stupid, talkin' like he about it but I know he ain't ruthless
Most people who act tough and talk a big game aren't actually violent and ruthless.
And you don't want to get into it, 'cause niggas around me they'll toy with you too
If you mess with me, my friends will also get involved and make your life difficult.
And you don't wanna really do it, talkin' like you 'bout it you can do it too
If you talk about being violent, you should be prepared for the consequences and actually do it.
And let's get straight to it, flame with the Backwood wood after wood
Let's get to smoking weed and not waste any time doing it.
I know me and Durk good, now you go get out the hood not to be in the hood
Lil Durk and I have a good relationship and we want to leave the dangerous neighborhood we grew up in.
And we can go back to it, but a lot of niggas can't go back to it
We can visit our old neighborhood, but many people who grew up there can't because it's too dangerous.
I'm just sayin' I'm good, I'm just sayin' we good
I'm doing well and my friends and I are doing well too.
So much shit I can say but it can be locked today
I have a lot of secrets that I can't reveal because it could lead to trouble.
After doin' bad I pray, I gotta thank The Lord everyday
I pray after doing something bad, and I'm grateful for my blessings every day.
'Cause you know where I come from it ain't safe
The neighborhood I grew up in is very dangerous.
Pull up, hit 'em with the K
I'll shoot someone with my gun when I arrive on the scene.
Pull off, DOA
After shooting someone, I'll quickly drive away and hope they die.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Durk D Banks, Tavares Lemont Taylor, Tyree Lamar Pittman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pillsburydoughboy9383
Durk & reese shoulda dropped a mixtape years ago tho . This shit deserves to go on the list of classics they've dropped over the years.
Off the shitz
Competition
Jack boys
Wassup
Myself
Change up
Somebody
Hard shit.
Will forever be some of my favourite songs theyve dropped together
@ryanb8038
You a real one if you still bumping this
@jworldpeace
At leat once a week 🔥💯
@bigeye5311
Yessir☄️☄️
@205King
🔥🔥🔥💯💯
@sequentialed
For real
@Jayden_3m0.b0i
Yes sirrrrr😎😜
@shooter4a1
Durk and Reese do so well together. They're like pencil and paper! 📝
@braxboss8553
Dick and pussy
@ulysses7923
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@ffdsfful
Facts since age 16 they been rappin