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.
Habit
Lil Durk Lyrics
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Smokin' gas up out the P's, turned to a habit
Cut, countin', sendin' money, turned to a habit
Young niggas catchin' murders, turned to a habit
They be steady shootin' them Glocks, turned to a habit
On the road movin' them narcs, turned to a habit
All the opps so goofy, that shit a habit
Keep playin' wit' our group, shit get tragic, brrt
He tried that dog food, now it's a habit
I taste that pussy once, I gotta have it
I kept lyin' to my bitch, that shit a habit
I keep swallowin' all this Act', turn to a habit
I'ma get that Bentley Mac, I'm in traffic
Steady gettin' your ass did, that shit a habit
Every day playin' wit' my kids, turned to a habit
What was goin' through Rico head? I can't imagine
But I got paid in full, turn to a habit
Get my dick suck at the Westin, turned to a habit
Them girls was comin' up missin', molested, that shit tragic
Uh, started thumbin' through them hunnids, turned to a habit
Takin' strippers to the crib, turned to a habit
Steady runnin' off wit' the packs, turned to a habit
Steady sippin' on the Act', turn to a habit
Uh (I don't know, I don't know, I don't know)
I don't know, I don't know, got a habit
Don't know what to do wit' myself
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
I'm confused wit' myself
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
I ain't save when I blew through that check
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
Who is real, I don't know who is left
I don't know why he left, he confused wit' himself
Like what was goin' through his head?
It was probably his health, it was probably the drugs
It was probably the streets, they ain't show him no love, yeah, yeah
Steady ridin' 'round wit' that Draco, turned to a habit
Perc 30 inside my Faygo, turned to a habit
His first time smellin' that blood, turned to a habit
Every weekend at the club, turned to a habit
You tell every girl you love 'em, that's a habit
Don't hang around them, they be thuggin', I'm advisin' you
Four pounds, you say you the plug, who you lyin' to?
This shit done turned to a habit, do what I gotta do, yeah
Keep my head up, got my bread up
You got a habit to keep lyin', yeah, I'm fed up
Lost J Money to some violence, fucked my head up
Heard your girl, she got that pack, go get a check-up, yeah
(I don't know, I don't know, I don't know)
I don't know, I don't know, got a habit
Don't know what to do wit' myself
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
I'm confused wit' myself
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
I ain't save when I blew through that check
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
Who is real, I don't know who is left
In "Habit" by Lil Durk, he discusses the various habits that he and the people around him have developed. The habits range from buying designer shoes to taking women home to shooting guns to committing crimes to using drugs. Throughout the song, Durk reflects on the negative consequences that often come from these habits, including violence, addiction, and confusion. He questions his own behavior and the behavior of those around him, wondering why they continue to engage in these harmful activities despite the risks.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I don't know, I don't know, got a habit," emphasizing the confusion and lack of control that comes with addiction. The final line of the song, "who is real, I don't know who is left," highlights the trust issues and paranoia that can arise from habitual behavior in the streets.
Overall, "Habit" is a poignant reflection on the cycle of addiction and violence that can take hold in certain communities. It serves as a warning against the long-term consequences of seemingly innocuous habits and urges listeners to break free from destructive patterns of behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
Goin' to Izzy for VV's, turned to a habit
Going to Izzy to buy VV's has become a habit
Smokin' gas up out the P's, turned to a habit
Smoking gas out of the P's has become a habit
Cut, countin', sendin' money, turned to a habit
Cutting, counting and sending money has become a habit
Young niggas catchin' murders, turned to a habit
Young people committing murders has become a habit
They be steady shootin' them Glocks, turned to a habit
Shooting Glocks has become a habit
On the road movin' them narcs, turned to a habit
Moving narcotics on the road has become a habit
All the opps so goofy, that shit a habit
All the opposing group members act goofy as a habit
Keep playin' wit' our group, shit get tragic, brrt
If anyone continues to mess with our group, something bad may happen
Keep buyin' designer shoes, this shit a habit
Buying designer shoes has become a habit
He tried that dog food, now it's a habit
He tried using drugs and now it has become a habit
I taste that pussy once, I gotta have it
Having sex with a particular person has become a habit
I kept lyin' to my bitch, that shit a habit
Lying to my girlfriend has become a habit
I keep swallowin' all this Act', turn to a habit
Swallowing Act has become a habit
I'ma get that Bentley Mac, I'm in traffic
I am trying to get a Bentley Mac and I am currently in traffic
Steady gettin' your ass did, that shit a habit
Getting butt injections has become a habit
Every day playin' wit' my kids, turned to a habit
Playing with my kids every day has become a habit
What was goin' through Rico head? I can't imagine
I wonder what was going through Rico's head, I cannot imagine
But I got paid in full, turn to a habit
Getting paid in full has become a habit
Get my dick suck at the Westin, turned to a habit
Getting a blowjob at the Westin has become a habit
Them girls was comin' up missin', molested, that shit tragic
Girls were going missing and being molested, that is really sad
Uh, started thumbin' through them hunnids, turned to a habit
Starting to count hundred bills has become a habit
Takin' strippers to the crib, turned to a habit
Taking strippers home has become a habit
Steady runnin' off wit' the packs, turned to a habit
Taking drug packages and not giving them back has become a habit
Steady sippin' on the Act', turn to a habit
Drinking Act continuously has become a habit
I don't know, I don't know, got a habit
I have a habit that I do not recognize
Don't know what to do wit' myself
I am unsure of how to handle my situation
I'm confused wit' myself
I am struggling with my own inner conflicts
I ain't save when I blew through that check
I did not save when I spent that money
Who is real, I don't know who is left
I am unsure of who my true friends are
I don't know why he left, he confused wit' himself
I do not understand why he left, he is dealing with his own issues
Like what was goin' through his head?
I am wondering what he was thinking at the time
It was probably his health, it was probably the drugs
His health or drug use may have been a factor in his situation
It was probably the streets, they ain't show him no love, yeah, yeah
The streets may have played a role in his situation by not showing him support
Steady ridin' 'round wit' that Draco, turned to a habit
Riding around with a Draco gun has become a habit
Perc 30 inside my Faygo, turned to a habit
Putting Perc 30 pills inside Faygo has become a habit
His first time smellin' that blood, turned to a habit
Smelling blood for the first time has become a habit for him
Every weekend at the club, turned to a habit
Going to the club every weekend has become a habit
You tell every girl you love 'em, that's a habit
Telling every girl you love them has become a habit
Don't hang around them, they be thuggin', I'm advisin' you
I advise you not to hang around those who are involved in criminal activities
Four pounds, you say you the plug, who you lyin' to?
You claim to be the main source of drugs, but who are you lying to?
This shit done turned to a habit, do what I gotta do, yeah
This situation has turned into a habit, so I have to do what I need to do
Keep my head up, got my bread up
I am keeping my head up and making a lot of money
You got a habit to keep lyin', yeah, I'm fed up
You have a habit of lying and I am tired of it
Lost J Money to some violence, fucked my head up
Losing J Money to violence messed with my head
Heard your girl, she got that pack, go get a check-up, yeah
I heard your girlfriend has drugs, you may want to check that out
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Durk Banks, Gianni van den Brom
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LilDurk
turned to a habit
@BigGucci2x
Lil Durk can u and sosa link man
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Do some shit wit Nba
@IAMCalVin
Say DUrk come sign me ✔️tha hardest yungin only 16
@IAMCalVin
Music on my YouTube ✔️
@lulotey7716
GOAT Of Chiraq
@LeahKeisha21
Got this shit on repeat..
He always dropping them songs we need💯 AuthenticViews Dawt Cawm have elevated him to a prominent position in the community.
@ryan-_-6887
it’s alright durk i know this is a cry for help but just know that we all love you man🖤 stay strong
@germonethreatt5325
Thoughts 💯💯
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