Beginning his career, from 2011 to 2012, Durk released his debut, un-official mixtape, Iβm a Hitta which was released on August 26, 2011. On April 3, 2012, Durk released his sophomore mixtape, a sequel to his previous tape, Iβm Still a Hitta. Durka later released his third mixtape on November 5, 2012, titled Life Ainβt No Joke
Like many drill artists, Durkβs 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 Durkβs 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 βWhat You Do to Meβ.
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 βLike Me.β Later that year, Durk released his sixth mixtape 300 Days 300 Nights which included his then-girlfriend, Dej Loaf-assisted, βMy BeyoncΓ©.β
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 βNobody Knowsβ. 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 βIndiaβ dedicated to his fiancΓ© India Cox otherwise known as India Royale.
In 2018, Durk released two projects, he began with Just Cause Y'all Waited, Durkβs 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 Yβall 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 Durkβs 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 Durkβs first solo project to top the charts.
Smoking & Thinking
Lil Durk Lyrics
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I'm like two for three tonight
(DJ Bandz, aw, man)
I'm different
Me, I'ma grow up a dog
Go through Securus, I slow up the call
Off two Addys, I tore up the 'Hawk
Killers and witness, they show up and all
Wish you was here to go pour up and talk
All of your jewelry gon' go in the vault
The barber snitched, no talkin' to ahk
You sneakin' and geekin' until you get caught
The niggas you praise, they really be soft
The Voice, I'ma just give you the sauce
Loyalty somethin' can never be bought
I miss you, wish your murder was false
Christian, really seen niggas get crossed
I seen niggas turn shit to a boss
Stop dick smokin', it's turnin' me off
Three hundred a show, Ethereum bought
Pussy, that's a serious fault
Tootsie's, I'm in this bitch with my dawgs
Lookin', nigga be pissin' me off
I done fucked two or three strippers in stalls
Trenches, stickin' my dick through the draws
Spendin', DThang was hittin' the mall
Bitches, Von was fuckin' 'em all
Ain't talked to my sister, I give her a call
I was in jail, I stare at the wall
Duckin' the D.A., the feds, and all
I went through your statement, I read it all
I done gave my last, y'all (yeah, yeah)
Why I miss your last call? (Last call)
I was left for dead, y'all (deah, yeah)
Know them niggas dead wrong (yeah, yeah)
I'm just smokin', thinkin' to myself, damn, I need y'all
I'm just smokin', ridin' by myself, damn, I need y'all
I'm just smokin', I'm just-
I'm just smokin', thinkin' 'bout my-, need
I'm just smokin', thinkin' 'bout my kids, man, I need y'all
I'm just smokin', thinkin' 'bout my life like damn, I'm T'd, y'all
I'm just smokin', why y'all let him die? I can't believe y'all
I'm just smokin', I'm just ridin', smokin'
I could sell a show out, no promotion, just go ask promoters
I got two, three felonies, I feel bogus, I can't get down with votin'
Why this nigga askin' me to take time? I wanted to stab the lawyer
I was in prison fuckin' a lady guard, I couldn't get down with lotion
Big mouth, always talkin' shit, that bitch got halitosis
Fentanyl, takin' all them Percs, them niggas overdosin'
Lil' bro ran off with a Glock and weed, that lil' boy know he bogus
I come from the bottom, smokin' top notch, you know I'm chokin'
I'm just smokin', thinkin' to myself, damn, I need y'all
I'm just smokin', ridin' by myself, damn, I need y'all
I'm just smokin', I'm just-
I'm just smokin', thinkin' 'bout my-, need
I'm just smokin', thinkin' 'bout my kids, man, I need y'all
I'm just smokin', thinkin' 'bout my life like damn, I'm T'd, y'all
I'm just smokin', why y'all let him die? I can't believe y'all
I'm just smokin', I'm just ridin', smokin'
In "Smoking & Thinking," Lil Durk talks about the struggles and difficulties of his life while smoking and thinking, reeling from the effects of drug use. The song is retrospective, as Lil Durk reflects on missed opportunities, lost relationships, and dear friends he's lost. In the beginning, he mentions being 'two for three' tonight- a statistic that is most likely related to drug use because he mentions being on Adderall shortly after, which can be commonly abused. He goes on to reference his life in the streets, where loyalty and trust are hard to come by. Lil Durk misses those who are no longer with him, perhaps due to death or incarceration.
Throughout "Smoking & Thinking," Lil Durk expresses feelings of pain, regret, and loss. He asks why those he loved are gone and why people who are undeserving are still alive. He remembers those who have crossed him, including the barber who snitched, and reflects on the softness of certain individuals. He also critiques drug use within his community, noting that people are dying from overdosing and that younger people are resorting to criminal activities like gun theft.
Overall, "Smoking & Thinking" presents a haunting portrait of a rapper caught between the success he's achieved and the pain he's experienced. The song depicts the profound struggle of wanting to be happy and productive while still coping with the weight of memory and grief.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm like two for three tonight
I have succeeded in two out of three tasks tonight
I'm different
I am unique and do not follow societal norms
Me, I'ma grow up a dog
I am destined to be tough and resilient
Go through Securus, I slow up the call
When I use the prison phone system, it takes a long time to get connected
Off two Addys, I tore up the 'Hawk
After taking Adderall, I destroyed the opposition
Rapper friends, they pour up and all
My fellow rappers drink alcohol heavily
Killers and witness, they show up and all
Both murderers and those who have seen them present themselves fully
Wish you was here to go pour up and talk
I wish you were alive to drink and talk together
All of your jewelry gon' go in the vault
After someone's death, their jewelry will be secured in a safe place
The barber snitched, no talkin' to ahk
The person who cuts hair revealed information, so it is necessary to avoid speaking to him
You sneakin' and geekin' until you get caught
You act shady and nervous until you are caught doing something wrong
The niggas you praise, they really be soft
The people you admire are not as tough as they appear
The Voice, I'ma just give you the sauce
I will reveal the secrets to success in music
Loyalty somethin' can never be bought
True loyalty cannot be purchased with money
I miss you, wish your murder was false
I feel great loss and wish the death could be undone
Christian, really seen niggas get crossed
Despite being a Christian, I have seen others be betrayed and harmed
I seen niggas turn shit to a boss
I have seen people turn negative situations into success
Stop dick smokin', it's turnin' me off
Stop exaggerating and boasting, it is becoming unappealing
Three hundred a show, Ethereum bought
I earn 300 dollars per performance and have invested in Ethereum cryptocurrency
Pussy, that's a serious fault
Being obsessed with women to an excessive degree is problematic
Tootsie's, I'm in this bitch with my dawgs
I am spending time with my close friends at a strip club called Tootsie's
Lookin', nigga be pissin' me off
I am irritated by someone staring at me
I done fucked two or three strippers in stalls
I have engaged in sexual activity with multiple strippers in bathroom stalls
Trenches, stickin' my dick through the draws
I am having sex in a risky and dangerous environment
Spendin', DThang was hittin' the mall
DThang was spending money extravagantly while shopping
Bitches, Von was fuckin' 'em all
Von was having sexual relationships with multiple women
Ain't talked to my sister, I give her a call
It has been some time since I last spoke to my sister, so I will reach out to her
I was in jail, I stare at the wall
During my time in jail, I had nothing to do but stare at a wall
Duckin' the D.A., the feds, and all
I am evading law enforcement agencies
I went through your statement, I read it all
I have thoroughly examined your statement
I done gave my last, y'all (yeah, yeah)
I have given my all and exhausted my resources
Why I miss your last call? (last call)
I am puzzled as to why I missed your most recent attempt to call me
I was left for dead, y'all (deah, yeah)
People thought I would die after a certain event, but I survived
Know them niggas dead wrong (yeah, yeah)
Those people were incorrect and their actions led to negative consequences
I'm just smokin', thinkin' to myself, damn, I need y'all
I am smoking and reflecting on the absence of certain people in my life
I'm just smokin', ridin' by myself, damn, I need y'all
While driving alone and smoking, I realize how much I need certain people
I'm just smokin', thinkin' 'bout my-, need
My mind is consumed with thoughts of people I need in my life
I'm just smokin', thinkin' 'bout my kids, man, I need y'all
I am smoking and contemplating how much I love and rely on my children
I'm just smokin', thinkin' 'bout my life like damn, I'm T'd, y'all
I am smoking and reflecting on my life in a drugged-out state
I'm just smokin', why y'all let him die? I can't believe y'all
While smoking, I am questioning and angry about someone's death
I'm just smokin', I'm just ridin', smokin'
While riding and smoking, I am lost in thought
I could sell a show out, no promotion, just go ask promoters
I am confident in my ability to sell out shows without the need for promotion, so feel free to ask event promoters
I got two, three felonies, I feel bogus, I can't get down with votin'
I have multiple felony charges so I do not feel right participating in voting
Why this nigga askin' me to take time? I wanted to stab the lawyer
I am angry at someone who asked me to be patient and tried to avoid taking violent action against my lawyer
I was in prison fuckin' a lady guard, I couldn't get down with lotion
While in jail, I engaged in sexual activity with a female guard and did not like using lotion
Big mouth, always talkin' shit, that bitch got halitosis
Someone has bad breath and talks excessively and negatively
Fentanyl, takin' all them Percs, them niggas overdosin'
People are overdosing because they are taking too many Percocet pills laced with fentanyl
Lil' bro ran off with a Glock and weed, that lil' boy know he bogus
My younger brother stole a gun and marijuana, which is unacceptable behavior
I come from the bottom, smokin' top notch, you know I'm chokin'
Despite coming from difficult circumstances, I am now smoking high-quality marijuana and struggling to handle it
Lyrics Β© CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Cameron Hubler, David Cabral, Devonte Richmond, Durk D. Banks, Gabriel Kerr, Maliki Decampos
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AuroraHenry302
THE BEST ONE SO FAR π₯π₯π₯π―π―
Lil Durk is so dope. I can't stop watching this track again and again. I am sure he will be #1 soon due to π a u t h e n t I c v i e w s π
@charlesstanley5125
Hard af π₯π₯π₯π₯ real ones can relate
βWhy yβall let him die, I canβt believe yβall.β
@bereniseseones8164
Never disappointed π₯
@one0200
How are you a real one
@booprice7837
Fr couldnt even put the right lyrics but he a real one π€£
@Get2DaBagGang
R.I.P Von #LLKV ππππ½
@thatguydexter620
@@booprice7837 that is the right lyrics though.
@flyboii4402
You can hear the pain in his voice. RIP King Von
@rebeccaanderson9676
https://youtu.be/echCmkUQ0yw
@ismogamingg
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