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.
L's
Lil Durk Lyrics
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Say Reese, whats crackin broski? What it is B?
Ayy, tell these niggas how you finna get up on these tracks, man
Bang Bang stupid, Lamron the Movement, man what's really good?
R.I.P. Moski Broski, niggas already know what it is man
220, 300 shit man, what it is
L's crazy, bitch
Spittin' game to ya main bitch, yeah, I'm all in her ear
Swag jumpin out the gym so you know I got hella gear
And if that nigga talkin' slick go grab that .40 knock his brim
And that bitch know we be ballin' Lamron thuggin' over here
Shootin' bangers every angle, yeah, you know my shit is pure
R.I.P. to Moski Broski, folks ain't even see us here
Sold that for armor, bought and hit it in, just like he was here
Fifty of that Kushy Kushy Mary Jane I'm lookin' where?
You should call yourself LeBron James 'cause this just ain't ya year
Try to play me like a stain, my chain is like a chandelier
Two up in his face, rearranged his fuckin' whole appeal
(Johnnyjuliano.com)
Now Durk, man, how you finna do this shit, man
You gotta do that shit like I just did that shit, man
I ain't even gon' even lie to you broski I gotta do it on some 300 shit man
300 man, straight 300 man, we real 300, real nigga shit man
It's only one way to do it, man, BBG 220 shit, ya dig
220 shit man, real nigga shit boy, L's bitch (echo)
Lil Durk, yeah, I heard of him, word around I be that man
BBG 220 shit, keep the green like Peter Pan
Hate it when I creep the land, flyer than an eagle's span
Keep your rims on daily inch, keep the Regal aimin' 10
Reesey Money ride with me, don't no goofies ride with me
All them groupeis tired of me 'cause I don't let them ride wit' me
This money boy I gotta see, you ain't seen what I done seen
Police try to beat on me, Beamer black like Rodney King
Swagger longer, we the best, fuck wit' me I'll leave 'em left
They said that I stole his life so his people call me death
Can't jack I'm 079, Bird and Law up on the grind
And my nigga Pooh Pooh reppin' that 069, bitch
(Johnnyjuliano.com)
The lyrics of "L's" by Lil Durk are filled with references to his street credibility and his affiliation with the Lamron gang. The song starts with a conversation between Lil Durk and Reese, where they discuss their plans to dominate the rap game and make a name for themselves. They mention their crew, Lamron, and pay tribute to Moski Broski, who may have been a fallen member of their gang.
Lil Durk then takes the lead in the verses, boasting about his skills and popularity with women. He claims to have a lot of swag and a vast collection of clothes. He also asserts his readiness to retaliate against anyone who disrespects him, mentioning grabbing a gun to shoot someone who talks slick. These lines emphasize the violent nature of their lifestyle.
Durk celebrates the Lamron gang and their ability to shoot bangers (guns) from any angle. He also mentions selling drugs and using the profits to buy expensive items. The song ends with a verse by Reese, who encourages Durk to continue representing the 300 (a reference to the gang's area code) and affirms their loyalty and authenticity.
Overall, "L's" is a typical trap rap song that glorifies street life, violence, and material wealth while highlighting the loyalty and reputation of the Lamron gang.
Line by Line Meaning
Say Reese, whats crackin broski? What it is B?
Reese, what's up bro? What's going on?
Ayy, tell these niggas how you finna get up on these tracks, man
Tell these guys how you're going to kill it on these songs
Bang Bang stupid, Lamron the Movement, man what's really good?
We're dangerous, Lamron is taking over, what's really happening?
R.I.P. Moski Broski, niggas already know what it is man
Rest in peace to Moski Broski, everyone knows what happened
220, 300 shit man, what it is
Representing 220, 300 gang, what's going on
L's crazy, bitch
Taking a lot of losses, it's insane
Reesey Money over hit 'em, Lamron killers in the whip
Reesey Money taking over the music scene, Lamron gang members in the car
Spittin' game to ya main bitch, yeah, I'm all in her ear
Flirting with your girlfriend, I'm whispering sweet words in her ear
Swag jumpin out the gym so you know I got hella gear
My style is so impressive that you can tell I have a lot of expensive clothing
And if that nigga talkin' slick go grab that .40 knock his brim
If that guy is disrespecting, get the gun and shoot him in the head
And that bitch know we be ballin' Lamron thuggin' over here
And that girl knows we're living luxuriously, Lamron gang is present
Shootin' bangers every angle, yeah, you know my shit is pure
Releasing great songs from different perspectives, you know my music is authentic
R.I.P. to Moski Broski, folks ain't even see us here
Rest in peace to Moski Broski, people didn't even notice us before
Sold that for armor, bought and hit it in, just like he was here
Sold drugs for protection, bought it and used it as if Moski Broski was still alive
Fifty of that Kushy Kushy Mary Jane I'm lookin' where?
Where can I find fifty bags of high-quality marijuana?
You should call yourself LeBron James 'cause this just ain't ya year
You're having such a bad time, you might as well compare yourself to LeBron James in an off year
Try to play me like a stain, my chain is like a chandelier
If you try to disrespect me, I'll show you how valuable my jewelry is
Two up in his face, rearranged his fuckin' whole appeal
I confronted him face-to-face and completely changed his image
Now Durk, man, how you finna do this shit, man
Durk, how are you going to handle this?
You gotta do that shit like I just did that shit, man
You have to do it the same way I just did it
I ain't even gon' even lie to you broski I gotta do it on some 300 shit man
Honestly, I have to do it with the same intensity as the 300 gang
300 man, straight 300 man, we real 300, real nigga shit man
300 gang, truly 300 gang, we're the real deal, authentic gangsta stuff
It's only one way to do it, man, BBG 220 shit, ya dig
There's only one way to do it, BBG 220 gang, you understand?
Lil Durk, yeah, I heard of him, word around I be that man
I've heard of Lil Durk, word is spreading that I'm the man
BBG 220 shit, keep the green like Peter Pan
Representing BBG 220 gang, always getting money like Peter Pan
Hate it when I creep the land, flyer than an eagle's span
People get jealous when I move around, I'm so stylish
Keep your rims on daily inch, keep the Regal aimin' 10
Always keep your car's wheels clean, aim for a perfect ten
Reesey Money ride with me, don't no goofies ride with me
Reesey Money is by my side, no fools are with us
All them groupeis tired of me 'cause I don't let them ride wit' me
All those gold diggers are fed up with me because I don't let them benefit from my success
This money boy I gotta see, you ain't seen what I done seen
I need to see this money, you haven't witnessed what I've witnessed
Police try to beat on me, Beamer black like Rodney King
The police try to target me, my black BMW is reminiscent of the Rodney King incident
Swagger longer, we the best, fuck wit' me I'll leave 'em left
My style is superior, we're the best, mess with me and I'll defeat them
They said that I stole his life so his people call me death
They claim that I took someone's life, so his loved ones refer to me as death
Can't jack I'm 079, Bird and Law up on the grind
You can't rob me, I'm from the 079 area, Bird and Law are working hard
And my nigga Pooh Pooh reppin' that 069, bitch
And my friend Pooh Pooh represents the 069 area, bitch
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Durk D. Banks, Tavares Lamont Taylor
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ohenealphonse2349
Durk started everything and can't believe he's still alive
@mayski7379
@Almighty Sosa this the song started the war this the song that made jojo tooka and everything this the song that drilled everyone
@1of1saint
Sosa started everything with John Madden when he dissed Tooka and jojo used the everyday beat which is Sosa song.
@BuckyMoney
So is jojo... oh wait
@skrappy3016
ohene alphonse Nigga made a war and went to hiding like a clown he is 🤦🏽♂️
@PleaseBeDumb
Fact
@LILMCJOHN
Durk won a grammy 🙏🏾 how far he came
@Lboogieclt
Yeah that’s deep
@Reaperdokkan
True
@Spark5ive.
The industry is rigged