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.
Pissed Me Off
Lil Durk Lyrics
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Long live DThang, nigga
They gave you back a bow, bro, you hear me? (Man, what?)
You ain't get back for your mans, you in the club like he ain't dead (let's get it)
Nike ski mask for the COVID, the only time you niggas wear it (yeah)
Niggas ran inside my crib, but the Glock 10 was by the bed
I'll give my gun to India before I put it in your hand (man, what?)
I know niggas act like they with it, but they bitches on the low
Why you niggas postin' son-son? Why you niggas postin' True?
Why you act like you support us? If you do, hop in that coupe
Grab a gun if you ain't with it, put up money for a gun (let's get it)
Put up money for a hot car, put up money for a bond (damn)
I don't see you on the regular, but I see you screamin', "Von" (Von, Von)
Uh, uh, but I see you screamin' (Von, Von, Von)
Boy, no cap, I got killers that I love, and they don't rap (let's get it)
Boy, no cap (no cap), I got rappers that I love, and they gon' splat (gon' splat)
If I die, just don't lie, man, you niggas better slide (you niggas better slide)
If you can't get the main nigga, then you better get his guy (grrah)
I pop pills until I pass out, I'm 'bout to crash out ('bout to crash out)
Mention bronem on your Live now, now he can't laugh now (he can't laugh now)
And my favorite gun the switch, you know that shit a kind now (brr, brr)
I don't care 'bout who you with, lil' nigga, nobody can time out (time out)
Foenem slide the next day, this shit cannot die down
Bronem from a different state, act like they from the 'Raq now (haha)
Oh, he got switches, oh, he got bitches? (He got bitches?)
You know that shit be for the 'Gram, I keep my distance (I keep my, man, what?)
In Lil Durk's song "Pissed Me Off," he pays tribute to his late friend DThang, who was killed in 2021. He expresses his frustration with people who claim to be his friend but aren't loyal to the end, especially those who pretend to support him but secretly wish him harm. Lil Dirks makes it clear that he can discern between fake and real friends, and he has a group of people he loves who aren't rappers or "killers." He admits to being obsessed with vengeance for DThang's death, and he won't be happy until he avenges him. He also admits that he pops pills and struggles with addiction.
Lil Durk's lyrics in "Pissed Me Off" are raw and depict the life of a rapper who has lost people to violence. He suggests that loyalty is essential, and it's hard to tell who is genuine and who is not. The murder of DThang affected him deeply, and he uses his music to express his pain, anger, and obsession with revenge. The lyrics also touch on the rapper's personal struggles like addiction, and in a way, it shows that despite his public success, he has emotional scars that he's trying to heal.
Line by Line Meaning
Long live DThang, nigga
A tribute to the deceased friend, DThang, expressing respect for his legacy.
They gave you back a bow, bro, you hear me? (Man, what?)
Questioning why someone received an expensive gift or weapon instead of using it to avenge their friend's death.
You ain't get back for your mans, you in the club like he ain't dead (let's get it)
Expressing disappointment in someone for not taking revenge for a friend's death and acting like nothing happened.
Nike ski mask for the COVID, the only time you niggas wear it (yeah)
Commenting on the trend of wearing masks only during the pandemic, implying that people don't take safety seriously otherwise.
Niggas ran inside my crib, but the Glock 10 was by the bed
Telling a story of how someone tried to break into the rapper's house but he was prepared with a firearm.
I'll give my gun to India before I put it in your hand (man, what?)
Saying that rather than give their gun to someone unworthy, they'd rather give it to a faraway country like India.
I lost bro, I can't be happy 'til we creep up on the score
Mourning the loss of a friend and vowing to avenge their death until justice is served.
I know niggas act like they with it, but they bitches on the low
Observing that some people pretend to be tough but are actually weak and two-faced when it counts.
Why you niggas postin' son-son? Why you niggas postin' True?
Asking why people are posting pictures of others, implying that they are not respectful enough to the dead.
Why you act like you support us? If you do, hop in that coupe
Questioning the sincerity of people who claim to be friends and asking them to prove it by taking action.
Grab a gun if you ain't with it, put up money for a gun (let's get it)
Encouraging people who want to be involved in the dangerous lifestyle to prove their commitment by buying firearms.
Put up money for a hot car, put up money for a bond (damn)
Telling people to invest in fast cars and legal fees as part of the lifestyle.
I don't see you on the regular, but I see you screamin', "Von" (Von, Von)
Noticing that some people claim to be fans of the rapper Von, showing their disingenuous nature.
Boy, no cap, I got killers that I love, and they don't rap (let's get it)
Being proud of having friends who are not famous killers but who are loyal and close.
Boy, no cap (no cap), I got rappers that I love, and they gon' splat (gon' splat)
Boasting about having successful rapper friends who can also commit violence if necessary.
If I die, just don't lie, man, you niggas better slide (you niggas better slide)
If the rapper dies, he asks his friends to avenge his death by taking action instead of ignoring it.
If you can't get the main nigga, then you better get his guy (grrah)
Telling people to get revenge for their friend's death even if they can't reach the primary target.
I pop pills until I pass out, I'm 'bout to crash out ('bout to crash out)
Sharing that the rapper abuses drugs to cope with the pain of loss.
Mention bronem on your Live now, now he can't laugh now (he can't laugh now)
Seemingly referring to someone, the rapper implies that people shouldn't talk about others or make fun of them because they could be dead now.
And my favorite gun the switch, you know that shit a kind now (brr, brr)
Describing a particular gun that the rapper likes to use as his favorite because it is effective.
I don't care 'bout who you with, lil' nigga, nobody can time out (time out)
Stating that the rapper doesn't care who someone associates with, as nobody can stop him.
Foenem slide the next day, this shit cannot die down
Referring to friends who will seek revenge soon, indicating that the situation will not be forgotten and that justice will be served.
Bronem from a different state, act like they from the 'Raq now (haha)
Telling a story of someone who claims to be from a dangerous place, although they're not really from there.
Oh, he got switches, oh, he got bitches? (He got bitches?)
Noticing that people often embellish their reputations with stories of weapons and women.
You know that shit be for the 'Gram, I keep my distance (I keep my, man, what?)
Acknowledging that people often lie on social media about their lifestyle, saying that the rapper prefers to keep his distance.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Durk Banks, Matthew Fontanilla Manuel
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
AllStar
Protect Durkio At All cost 🔥🔥🔥
Quan beI
Why?
iiamchelseaa_
Always ♥️
Quan beI
@Koopa no tell me why? …Protect yo dam self, durk ain’t saying protect you.
Dakure
Ever since Von died, Lil Durk just released bangers over bangers and delivers a whole different energy on his tracks. We can feel he cares about the game, the industry and his homies. Real one since day 1 no cap best in the game right now
moni liscious
The best literally
the_kvvng14
yb doin better
Charlotte William
On repeat DAILY!!!!
Lil Durk be straight slayin' the game, no doubt! AUTHENTIC VIEWS gave him a boost, but his raw talent remains unchanged. He's holdin' it down like a true boss! Drop a thumbs up if you're vibin' with it, fam!
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Droomzy Zonk
Durk's having lost his "twin" & his blood brother in the same calendar year really breaks hearts. I know he grew up in the trenches where violence is common & he's lost close ones before, but taking such heavy losses just months apart has gotta take a toll on someone. the fact he keeps going & repping them wherever he can is admirable.