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.
Nobody
Lil Durk Lyrics
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You want me to lose
No I'm not perfect and I deserve it, take it personal
You scream my name in the middle of Spain like Durkio
I got a story, got a movie but nobody know
Believe me I'm real, believe I'm trill for real, you should know
Nobody know, nobody know, nobody know
Ooh ooh ooh
Nobody know
Ooh ooh ooh
Young nigga, I had a curfew
What you don't know won't hurt you
You told police I hurt you
Like fuck that bitch who birthed you
Y'all had me at my lowest
I love my brothers who snaked me but I don't wanna show it
Can't fuck with you I'm honest
Locked in that cell my first son I ain't get to see him potty
I'm off them drugs when I get mad I say I'm goin' Scottie
Take off them Gucci's in the trenches I wear Foamposites
Louis V's and bond money, I drop big deposits
I drop big deposits, I like my hoe exotic
My gun get molestic they bound to catch a body
My homie got bodied, I keep their mommas happy
My kids they goin' to college, I sold dope at Giuseppe's
Allah come help me (mhm), I'm healthy (mhm), I'm wealthy
Mhm, drink filthy
Niggas, don't get it
Niggas, ain't with it
Bitches want attention, I told 'em they can't get it
You want me to lose
No, I'm not perfect and I deserve it, take it personal
You scream my name in the middle of Spain like Durkio
I got a story, got a movie but nobody know
Believe me I'm real, believe I'm trill for real, you should know
Nobody know, nobody know, nobody know
Nobody know, nobody know, nobody know
Ooh ooh ooh
Nobody know
Ooh ooh ooh
They ain't love you like I love you
You told me you ain't trust 'em
And you only believe in me, told you they say fuck you
Look what they did to the muscle, best believe these niggas gon' touch you
Gettin' the pussy for free, shawty know I'mma tussle
You my brother for life
Man that shit don't sit right with me
Niggas say they gon' ride with me
When you died I was on yo' side
Momma, I need you
Your son, he needs you
Your son is evil, they think they equal
These niggas don't get it
Gotta ride around my city
Can't let them get me, ridin' around with my .50
Thirty percs got me dizzy
Grandma gone, got one at the top
Keep niggas in my business, ain't no rules in the trenches
Y'all just be annoyin' fool
If you can't be, ay if you can't be yourself and make your own decisions, fuck you man I'm cool
You want me to lose
No, I'm not perfect and I deserve it, take it personal
You scream my name in the middle of Spain like Durkio
I got a story, got a movie but nobody know
Believe me I'm real, believe I'm trill for real, you should know
Nobody know, nobody know, nobody know
Nobody know, nobody know, nobody know
Ooh ooh ooh
Nobody know
Ooh ooh ooh
The lyrics to Lil Durk's song Nobody Knows are about the struggles and experiences he has faced in his life that nobody knows about. Durkio talks about the hardships he faced growing up and how people want him to lose, but he is not perfect and feels he deserves to be successful despite his imperfections. He also talks about the false accusations made against him by someone he thought he could trust, and how he had to deal with the loss of his homies, including his mother's death. Durkio also touches on the fact that he has had to sell drugs to make ends meet, but still managed to provide for his family, ensuring that his kids go to college. In the end, he reflects on how nobody truly understands everything he's been through.
The song Nobody Knows highlights the struggles Lil Durk has gone through in his life, from poverty and drug-dealing to the loss of loved ones, which are experiences that he feels nobody truly knows or understands. He also talks about the importance of trust and how he has been betrayed in the past, which has made him more cautious in his relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
You want me to lose
You are envious of my success and want me to fail
No I'm not perfect and I deserve it, take it personal
I am not perfect and I understand that I deserve criticism, but please do not take it too personally
You scream my name in the middle of Spain like Durkio
You acknowledge and support me even when I am far away from home
I got a story, got a movie but nobody know
I have been through a lot and have a lot to share, but nobody really knows my struggles and experiences
Believe me I'm real, believe I'm trill for real, you should know
I am authentic and genuine, and you should trust that I am the real deal
Nobody know, nobody know, nobody know
Despite all that I have gone through, nobody really understands the depth and complexity of my situation
Ooh ooh ooh
Repeated phrase that emphasizes the feeling of loneliness and isolation
Young nigga, I had a curfew
I grew up in a restrictive and oppressive environment
What you don't know won't hurt you
Sometimes it is better to not know certain things to avoid getting hurt
You told police I hurt you
You betrayed me by falsely accusing me of causing harm
Like fuck that bitch who birthed you
I am angry and resentful towards the person who gave birth to you for raising you to be dishonest and disloyal
Y'all had me at my lowest
You and your friends took advantage of me when I was most vulnerable
I love my brothers who snaked me but I don't wanna show it
I have conflicted feelings towards my friends who betrayed me, but I still have love for them deep down
Can't fuck with you I'm honest
I cannot associate with you because I value honesty and integrity
Locked in that cell my first son I ain't get to see him potty
I missed important moments in my child's life because of my incarceration
I'm off them drugs when I get mad I say I'm goin' Scottie
I cope with my anger and emotions by threatening to harm others
Take off them Gucci's in the trenches I wear Foamposites
I prioritize practicality and survival over materialism and fashion
Louis V's and bond money, I drop big deposits
I have wealth and make large financial transactions
My gun get molestic they bound to catch a body
My weapon is dangerous and could potentially harm others
My homie got bodied, I keep their mommas happy
My friend was killed, so I try to bring comfort and support to their grieving mothers
My kids they goin' to college, I sold dope at Giuseppe's
My children have a bright future ahead, but I had to engage in illicit activities to provide for them in the past
Allah come help me (mhm), I'm healthy (mhm), I'm wealthy
I seek spiritual guidance and thankfulness for my physical and financial well-being
Mhm, drink filthy
I drink alcohol that is not of high quality
Niggas, don't get it
People do not understand the complex emotions and experiences that I am going through
Niggas, ain't with it
People are not supportive of me or do not understand my choices
Bitches want attention, I told 'em they can't get it
Women seek my attention, but I refuse to give it to them or let them distract me from my goals
They ain't love you like I love you
I care deeply for you and have a special bond with you, while others do not understand the depth of our relationship
You told me you ain't trust 'em
You confided in me and do not trust others in your life
And you only believe in me, told you they say fuck you
You have faith in me and trust me more than others who have betrayed you or have ill intentions towards you
Look what they did to the muscle, best believe these niggas gon' touch you
Others who have betrayed or harmed us may seek to harm us physically
Gettin' the pussy for free, shawty know I'mma tussle
I have easy access to sexual partners and am skilled in physical altercations
You my brother for life
You are my lifelong friend and companion
Man that shit don't sit right with me
I do not feel comfortable or happy with some aspects of our relationship or situation
Niggas say they gon' ride with me
People say that they will support and stand by me, but I do not fully trust them
When you died I was on yo' side
I was loyal and supportive towards you even after your death
Momma, I need you
I am in a vulnerable and emotional state and need the support and comfort of my mother figure
Your son, he needs you
I am reaching out to my mother figure to fulfill my emotional needs and desires
Your son is evil, they think they equal
Others view me as negative or dangerous and do not understand me fully
Gotta ride around my city
I need to stay alert and vigilant while navigating my dangerous surroundings
Can't let them get me, ridin' around with my .50
I need to protect myself with my firearm to ensure my safety and survival
Thirty percs got me dizzy
I am taking a large amount of the prescription drug Percocet and feeling lightheaded and disoriented
Grandma gone, got one at the top
My grandmother has passed away, but I am striving to become successful and achieve my goals in her honor
Keep niggas in my business, ain't no rules in the trenches
I keep certain people close to me and involved in my affairs to protect myself in my dangerous environment, where there are no rules or regulations
Y'all just be annoyin' fool
You are irritating and bothersome to me
If you can't be, ay if you can't be yourself and make your own decisions, fuck you man I'm cool
If you cannot be true to yourself and make your own choices, then I do not want to associate with you and choose to distance myself from you
Lyrics © CREATE MUSIC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Durk D Banks, Darrell E Jackson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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