Durk Derrick Banks (born October 19, 1992), better known as Lil Durk, is a … Read Full Bio ↴Durk Derrick Banks (born October 19, 1992), better known as Lil Durk, is a rapper, singer, and songwriter from Chicago, Illinois. Durk is best known for his involvement in the drill wave that took the music world by storm in the 2010s. He is the founder of his own record label and rap collective, Only the Family (OTF).

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.

Resume
Lil Durk Lyrics

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We sell liquid dope (gang!)
Your lean man online (Let's get it!)
Damn

I was deep in the field on this street shit
Late night I was starving ain't eat shit
Studio thinking hits, tryna get rich
Hanging with a lot of niggas that was counterfeit

I was too real tote a blue steel
Had a deal, had a deagle
No deal, I was breaking packs
Had to feed and go kill, post till I had M's
Then I had to go chill with a couple racks
I'm a real man
Studio 24 like a Laker fan
Street shit, had to take it in
One time out late I ain't take it in
I had to make amends
See you the red light
Creep on you with the red light
Strip a forty, getcha head right
I'ma side slide
Ion't know nothing I was on the road doing shows so bye bye
Working naked like Wifi
Ion't know shit I can't tell on my guys
Smoking on this spinach game, Popeye
And my niggas do a drill
Nigga up pipe call it show and tell
Y'all niggas bring it like imitating
Do a drill, they for real, they'll kill
Going outside to these streets, yeah

This street shit ain't for everybody (no, no, no,no,no)
So I'm tell this shit to everybody (no, no, no,no,no)
So stay in yo lane (stay in yo lane)
You can't fit in with this crowd (nah)
What's yo resume nigga? (what's your resume?)
You ain't no killer (you ain't no killer nigga)
I'm asking what's your resume nigga? (what's your resume nigga?)
I heard you ain't no killer (nah, nah, nah, nah)
Who with this street shit?

We was hugging them corners
Niggas snitching they informing
Street shit was important
Back then I couldn't afford it
Yellow ice bitch stone Jeff Ford shit
They see how he spending them forges
Tryna rob me a M and a (?)
Or a storage place with no fifth
I'm talking 'bout arm and hammer baking soda
If the block dry then I'm taking over
Police they take it I'ma make it over
Give me a brick and I'ma break it over
You ready, I'm ready
You with it, I'm with it
Let's get it, you talk but don't get it
Put D in that skillet
I'm tryna get millions
I'm tryna get rich
Shit rich
Talking drug money, blood money
I love money, I wanna hug money
But I got that, let's get it
You say you gotta bag, then I got that
I'm loyal to my niggas
Out late night I be strugglin' with my niggas
On them corners I be hustlin' with my niggas
I'ma kill you if you fuck with my niggas (gang!)

This street shit ain't for everybody (no, no, no,no,no)
So I'm tell this shit to everybody (no, no, no,no,no)
So stay in yo lane (stay in yo lane)
You can't fit in with this crowd (nah)
What's yo resume nigga? (what's your resume?)
You ain't no killer (you ain't no killer nigga)
I'm asking what's your resume nigga? (what's your resume nigga?)

I heard you ain't no killer (nah, nah, nah, nah)
Who with this street shit?

Overall Meaning

In Lil Durk's song Resume, the rapper reflects on his past experiences in the streets and how he had to navigate his way through the harsh realities of living a life of crime. He highlights the struggle of trying to make it in the music industry while still being involved in illegal activities. The opening lines of the song, "We sell liquid dope, your lean man online" suggest that he and his gang were involved in the sale of drugs and were successful at it. The use of the word "Resume" in the title indicates that he is listing his experiences, skills, and background to show why he is qualified or the real deal.

Durk's lyrics also touch on the theme of loyalty and brotherhood in the streets, where sticking together can determine who survives. He expresses how being genuine and true to yourself and your crew is crucial, and anyone who is not fit for the street should stay away. He also mentions how snitching and informing is a crime in the streets and how it is never tolerated.

Overall, the song is a glimpse into the harsh reality of the street, and how it shapes a person's identity and perspective on life.

Line by Line Meaning

We sell liquid dope (gang!)
We sell high-quality drugs through our gang network.

Your lean man online (Let's get it!)
Let's buy some lean online from my trusted supplier.

Damn
An expression of shock or surprise.

I was deep in the field on this street shit
I was heavily involved in the dangerous and illegal activities of the streets.

Late night I was starving ain't eat shit
I was so focused on hustling and making money that I didn't have time to eat properly.

Studio thinking hits, tryna get rich
I spend time in the studio creating music with the hopes of getting rich.

Hanging with a lot of niggas that was counterfeit
I used to hang out with fake people who weren't really about that life.

I was too real tote a blue steel
I was tough enough to carry a gun.

Had a deal, had a deagle
I had a record deal and also carried a Desert Eagle gun.

No deal, I was breaking packs
Before my record deal, I was selling drugs in small quantities.

Had to feed and go kill, post till I had M's
I had to hustle hard to make money and provide for myself.

Then I had to go chill with a couple racks
After making money from selling drugs or music, I could relax and enjoy the rewards.

I'm a real man
I am a true and authentic person.

Studio 24 like a Laker fan
I spend endless hours in the studio to work on my music.

Street shit, had to take it in
I had to accept the harsh realities of the streets.

One time out late I ain't take it in
There was one instance where I didn't fully embrace the dangers of the streets.

I had to make amends
I had to reconcile with someone I wronged in the past.

See you the red light
I spotted you at a traffic signal from a distance.

Creep on you with the red light
I cautiously approach you with my car while the traffic signal is red.

Strip a forty, getcha head right
I will strip and search you to make sure you don't have any weapons.

I'ma side slide
I will drive recklessly on the side of the road to avoid being followed by the police.

Ion't know nothing I was on the road doing shows so bye bye
I don't know anything incriminating because I was away touring and performing.

Working naked like Wifi
I am working hard and making money like it's wifi - a ubiquitous technology.

Ion't know shit I can't tell on my guys
I don't know anything that would make me betray or rat out my friends.

Smoking on this spinach game, Popeye
I am smoking marijuana that gives me strength or confidence, like Popeye's spinach.

And my niggas do a drill
My friends are involved in carrying out violent criminal activities.

Nigga up pipe call it show and tell
We will use our guns to intimidate and threaten others.

Y'all niggas bring it like imitating
People are trying to copy my style or my gang's activities.

Do a drill, they for real, they'll kill
When my friends carry out violent crimes, they are serious and willing to take another person's life.

Going outside to these streets, yeah
I am heading out to the dangerous and unpredictable streets.

This street shit ain't for everybody (no, no, no,no,no)
The life of the streets is not suitable for everyone.

So I'm tell this shit to everybody (no, no, no,no,no)
I am warning everyone about the dangers of the streets.

So stay in yo lane (stay in yo lane)
Mind your own business and avoid getting involved in illegal activities.

You can't fit in with this crowd (nah)
You are not tough enough or not welcome in our group.

What's yo resume nigga? (what's your resume?)
What have you done or accomplished to prove yourself in this dangerous world?

You ain't no killer (you ain't no killer nigga)
You don't have what it takes to be a cold-blooded murderer.

I'm asking what's your resume nigga? (what's your resume nigga?)
I am asking for proof of your skills or involvement in crime.

I heard you ain't no killer (nah, nah, nah, nah)
I heard that you are not capable of committing murder.

Who with this street shit?
Who is ready to embrace the dangerous and illegal lifestyle of the streets?

We was hugging them corners
We used to hang out on street corners, waiting for business opportunities.

Niggas snitching they informing
Some people in our community are betraying us and cooperating with the police.

Street shit was important
Living a life of crime and hustling was central to our survival and identity.

Back then I couldn't afford it
In the past, I couldn't afford to fully indulge in the life of crime and hustling.

Yellow ice bitch stone Jeff Ford shit
The yellow-colored diamond necklace is as valuable and iconic as something Jeff Fort, a notorious gang leader, would wear.

They see how he spending them forges
People notice how I am spending my money and flaunting my wealth.

Tryna rob me a M and a (?)/Or a storage place with no fifth
People are trying to steal large sums of money from me, or my storage unit where I keep my stash of drugs and cash.

I'm talking 'bout arm and hammer baking soda
I am referring to a type of baking soda that is used to make crack cocaine.

If the block dry then I'm taking over
If there is no competition or supply of drugs, I will take over and dominate the market.

Police they take it I'ma make it over
Even if the police confiscate my drugs or money, I will find a way to continue my illegal activities and make more money.

Give me a brick and I'ma break it over
I am very skilled at cutting and distributing large quantities of drugs.

You ready, I'm ready
Are you prepared and willing to engage in illegal activities with me?

You with it, I'm with it
If you are committed to this lifestyle, so am I.

Let's get it, you talk but don't get it
Come on, let's get involved in the illegal lifestyle of the streets. Some people talk about it, but don't act on it.

Put D in that skillet
Let's cook and sell drugs.

I'm tryna get millions/I'm tryna get rich/Shit rich
I am trying to make as much money as possible by any means necessary.

Talking drug money, blood money
I am discussing how drug money is often associated with violent crimes and bloodshed.

I love money, I wanna hug money
I love money and am obsessed with accumulating as much wealth as possible.

But I got that, let's get it
I have the skills and connections to make money through illegal activities. Let's do it together.

I'm loyal to my niggas
I am fiercely devoted and loyal to my friends and gang members.

Out late night I be strugglin' with my niggas
I spend late nights hustling and struggling alongside my close friends.

On them corners I be hustlin' with my niggas
We spend time on street corners, selling drugs and other illegal products.

I'ma kill you if you fuck with my niggas (gang!)
I will resort to violence if someone tries to harm or betray my friends or gang members.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DURK BANKS, TYREE PITTMAN

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