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.
Street Affection
Lil Durk Lyrics
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They ain't doing they job
They ain't serve and protecting
Even street niggas need that love and affection
Big homies not big homies, they ain't tryna get direction
The advice they gave to me, I told them niggas they could have kept it
Could've stayed on the porch, but jumped inside the streets I had a selection
We want the king, we want that tiger head, like that nigga off of Tekken
Put blood sweat and tears inside this shit, you gotta respect it
You ain't did shit for these streets, so how you gonna put a word in?
I'ma do what all I can do but I never say I was perfect
Man, that gun heavy, palm sweaty, you acting nervous
Put a hundred thousand on his head, that's two verses
The county days I used to wake up, wash up with detergent
She told me three niggas she fucked, when I went in she was a virgin
And I can't hang around no bitch niggas, I'm too allergic
A iPhone plus a iPhone, two jail calls I merge it
The one I call my brother not my brother 'cause he told them other niggas we not brothers
I can't tell a nigga that I meant that I love him, I'd be lying, I don't love him
Get in my feelings when I pop off prescriptions, I take all these pills and I crush 'em
If you ain't known for having cash or that bag, they gon' treat you like you nothing
Don't be telling me about your block, nigga, fuck them
You can't bring your ass around if you say, "Fuck twin"
And tour with us, kiss your kids make sure they tucked in
Two .50's in a millennium clip, that's a buck ten
The one you look up to a pussy, his nuts tucked in
Ain't hide the guns fast enough, the police rushed in
And since you died for your gang, you got slumped in
You pull up bleeding out that pussy, you gotta suck it in
You signed your name up on the statement, you got the best font
You asked me, do I love you? "Mhm", I'm nonchalant
Went on the'Gram, seen an opp died, that's when I sparked the blunt
Maybe sipped a lil' lean too, but that's not the point
A lot of money through Western Union get you a blocked account
I'm on camera I got a case, so foe nem knock 'em out
We move the same, we all as one, that's what I'm talking 'bout
I'm just saying you touch my chain foe nem chalk 'em out
Yeah, yeah
The one I call my brother not my brother 'cause he told them other niggas we not brothers
I can't tell a nigga that I meant that I love him, I'd be lying, I don't love him
Get in my feelings when I pop off prescriptions, I take all these pills and I crush 'em
If you ain't known for having cash or that bag, they gon' treat you like you nothing
In Lil Durk's song Street Affection, the artist opens with a reference to his luxurious Lamborghini, a contrast to the realities he faces as a street-affiliated rapper. He goes on to critique the system, stating that the police are failing to serve and protect, leaving even street people in need of love and affection. Durk also references the lack of guidance from those who are meant to be big homies, as their advice did not provide direction nor benefit him. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity in one's actions, declaring that there is no back and forth talking on the net, sending a message instead.
Durk continues to describe the gritty reality of his life, using language that speaks to his struggle. He notes the weight of the gun he carries and the nervousness that comes with it. The artist also raps about waking up every day to wash up with detergent, and mentions a woman who had previously lied about her virginity. All of these lyrics provide an insight into his tough journey that is expected being in the street.
In the later verses, Lil Durk is on a mission to weed out people who are not loyal and genuine to him. He asserts that he cannot fake love for someone he does not have affection for, and often relies on prescriptions to help with his emotions. Durk outlines the importance of reputation when it comes to how people treat you and emphasizes loyalty to his crew. He finishes by saying if someone messes with his property, they will face the consequences, showing a dedication to his gang.
Line by Line Meaning
They ain't doing they job
The police are not fulfilling their duty
They ain't serve and protecting
The police are not providing safety to the people
Even street niggas need that love and affection
Even those involved in criminal activities crave for love and care
Big homies not big homies, they ain't tryna get direction
Those who are regarded as leaders are not really providing guidance
The advice they gave to me, I told them niggas they could have kept it
The guidance given to me by these so-called leaders was not valuable
Could've stayed on the porch, but jumped inside the streets I had a selection
I had a choice to stay away from the streets but I chose to get involved
Ain't no back and forth talking on the net, we send a message
We do not engage in online arguments, we act on it
We want the king, we want that tiger head, like that nigga off of Tekken
We aim for the top and we want it like a character in the game Tekken
Put blood sweat and tears inside this shit, you gotta respect it
I have worked hard and endured pain to become successful, so you should acknowledge it
You ain't did shit for these streets, so how you gonna put a word in?
You have not contributed anything to the neighborhood, so your opinion is not valuable
I'ma do what all I can do but I never say I was perfect
I do my best but I am not flawless
Man, that gun heavy, palm sweaty, you acting nervous
Holding a gun is tense and makes you anxious
Put a hundred thousand on his head, that's two verses
A hundred thousand dollars is equivalent to two full verses in his song
The county days I used to wake up, wash up with detergent
When I was in jail, I had to wash up with detergent
She told me three niggas she fucked, when I went in she was a virgin
A girl claimed to be a virgin before but later admitted to having sex with other men
And I can't hang around no bitch niggas, I'm too allergic
I cannot associate myself with unreliable and untrustworthy people
A iPhone plus a iPhone, two jail calls I merge it
I use two iPhones to merge two jail calls
The one I call my brother not my brother 'cause he told them other niggas we not brothers
Someone I considered a brother betrayed me by revealing that we are not actually related
I can't tell a nigga that I meant that I love him, I'd be lying, I don't love him
I cannot say that I love someone if I don't really mean it
Get in my feelings when I pop off prescriptions, I take all these pills and I crush 'em
I get emotional when I consume prescribed drugs and I crush them before taking them
If you ain't known for having cash or that bag, they gon' treat you like you nothing
If you do not have wealth or success, people will not treat you with respect
Don't be telling me about your block, nigga, fuck them
I do not want to hear anything about your neighborhood, I don't care
You can't bring your ass around if you say, "Fuck twin"
If you disrespect my friend, you are not welcome here
And tour with us, kiss your kids make sure they tucked in
If you go on tour with us, make sure your kids are safe and secured before leaving them
Two .50's in a millennium clip, that's a buck ten
A millennium clip can hold two .50 caliber bullets, which equals to a buck ten
The one you look up to a pussy, his nuts tucked in
The person you admire is weak and cowardly
Ain't hide the guns fast enough, the police rushed in
We did not hide our guns quickly, so the police raided us
And since you died for your gang, you got slumped in
If you lost your life for your gang, you were killed for it
You pull up bleeding out that pussy, you gotta suck it in
If you get shot and injured, you have to endure the pain and act tough
You signed your name up on the statement, you got the best font
If you sign a written confession, you made it look good
You asked me, do I love you? "Mhm", I'm nonchalant
When you asked me if I love you, I replied with an indifferent answer
Went on the'Gram, seen an opp died, that's when I sparked the blunt
I saw on Instagram that a rival gang member died, so I smoked a blunt to celebrate it
Maybe sipped a lil' lean too, but that's not the point
I may have also consumed a small amount of codeine, but that's irrelevant
A lot of money through Western Union get you a blocked account
If you transfer a large amount of money through Western Union, your account may get blocked
I'm on camera I got a case, so foe nem knock 'em out
I am being recorded and I have a criminal case, so I need my friends to take out my enemies
We move the same, we all as one, that's what I'm talking 'bout
We act as a group and support each other, that is what I mean
I'm just saying you touch my chain foe nem chalk 'em out
If you try to steal my chain, my friends will take care of you
The one I call my brother not my brother 'cause he told them other niggas we not brothers
Someone I considered a brother betrayed me by revealing that we are not actually related
I can't tell a nigga that I meant that I love him, I'd be lying, I don't love him
I cannot say that I love someone if I don't really mean it
Get in my feelings when I pop off prescriptions, I take all these pills and I crush 'em
I get emotional when I consume prescribed drugs and I crush them before taking them
If you ain't known for having cash or that bag, they gon' treat you like you nothing
If you do not have wealth or success, people will not treat you with respect
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Durk Banks, Frank Gilliam III, John Lamb
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Emon
They ain't doing they job
They ain't serve and protecting
Even street niggas need that love and affection
Big homies not big homies, they ain't tryna get direction
The advice they gave to me, I told them niggas they could have kept it
Could've stayed on the porch, but jumped inside the streets I had a selection
Ain't no back and forth talking on the net, we send a message
We want the king, we want that tiger head, like that nigga off of Tekken
Put blood sweat and tears inside this shit, you gotta respect it
You ain't did shit for these streets, so how you gonna put a word in?
I'ma do what all I can do but I never say I was perfect
Man, that gun heavy, palm sweaty, you acting nervous
Put a hundred thousand on his head, that's two verses
The county days I used to wake up, wash up with detergent
She told me three niggas she fucked, when I went in she was a virgin
And I can't hang around no bitch niggas, I'm too allergic
A iPhone plus a iPhone, two jail calls I merge it
The one I call my brother not my brother 'cause he told them other niggas we not brothers
I can't tell a nigga that I meant that I love him, I'd be lying, I don't love him
Get in my feelings when I pop off prescriptions, I take all these pills and I crush 'em
If you ain't known for having cash or that bag, they gon' treat you like you nothing
Don't be telling me about your block, nigga, fuck them
You can't bring your ass around if you say, "Fuck twin"
And tour with us, kiss your kids make sure they tucked in
Two .50's in a millennium clip, that's a buck ten
The one you look up to a pussy, his nuts tucked in
Ain't hide the guns fast enough, the police rushed in
And since you died for your gang, you got slumped in
You pull up bleeding out that pussy, you gotta suck it in
You signed your name up on the statement, you got the best font
You asked me, do I love you? "Mhm", I'm nonchalant
Went on the'Gram, seen an opp died, that's when I sparked the blunt
Maybe sipped a lil' lean too, but that's not the point
A lot of money through Western Union get you a blocked account
I'm on camera I got a case, so foe nem knock 'em out
We move the same, we all as one, that's what I'm talking 'bout
I'm just saying you touch my chain foe nem chalk 'em out
Yeah, yeah
The one I call my brother not my brother 'cause he told them other niggas we not brothers
I can't tell a nigga that I meant that I love him, I'd be lying, I don't love him
Get in my feelings when I pop off prescriptions, I take all these pills and I crush 'em
If you ain't known for having cash or that bag, they gon' treat you like you nothing
Muhammad Arsalan
[Intro]
(Ayy, pull up, Lamb)
[Verse 1]
They ain't doing they job, they ain't serve and protectin'
Even street niggas need that love and affection
Big homies not big homies, they ain't tryna give direction
The advice they gave to me, I told them niggas they could've kept it
Could've stayed on the porch, but jumped inside the streets, I had a selection
Ain't no back and forth talkin' on the 'net, we send a message
You want the king, you want that tiger head like the nigga off of Tekken
Put blood, sweat, and tears inside of this shit, you gotta respect it
You ain't did shit for the streets, so how you gon' put a word in?
I'ma do what all I can do, but I ain't never say I was perfect
Man, that gun heavy, palms sweaty, you acting nervous
Put a hundred thousand on his head, that's two verses
The county days, I used to wake up, wash up with the Jergens
She told me three niggas she fucked, when I went in, she was a virgin
And I can't hang around no bitch niggas, I'm too allergic
An iPhone plus an iPhone, two jail calls, I merge it
[Chorus]
The one I called my brother not my brother 'cause he told them other niggas we not brothers
I can't tell a nigga that I meant that I love him, I be lying, I don't love him
Get in my feelings when I pop all prescriptions, I take all these pills and I crush 'em
If you ain't known for having cash or that bag, they gon' treat you like you nothing
[Verse 2]
Don't be telling me 'bout your block, nigga, fuck them
You can't bring your ass around if you say fuck twin
Into it with us, kiss your kids, make sure they tucked in
Two fifties in a millennium clip, that's a buck-ten
The one you look up to a pussy, his nuts tucked in
Ain't hide the guns fast enough, the police rushed in
And since you died for your gang, you got slumped in
You pull up bleeding out that pussy, you got a sucker then
You signed your name up on that statement, you got the best font
You asked me do I love you? Mhm, I'm nonchalant
Went on the 'Gram, seen an opp died, that's when I sparked a blunt
Maybe sipped a lil' lean too, but that's not the point
A lot of money through Western Union get you a blocked account
I'm on camera, I got a case, so foenem knock 'em out
We move the same, we all as one, that's what I'm talking 'bout
I'm the same, you touch my chain, foenem chalk 'em out, yeah, yeah
[Chorus]
The one I called my brother not my brother 'cause he told them other niggas we not brothers
I can't tell a nigga that I meant that I love him, I be lying, I don't love him
Get in my feelings when I pop all prescriptions, I take all these pills and I crush 'em
If you ain't known for having cash or that bag, they gon' treat you like you nothing
Lil Durk
just cause y'all waited...
www.durkio.com
benji 15slang
Made it out the trench and now your on top lil durk 4 life👌
Bobby77200
Big up from paris
Hennything Ispossible
Hardest album finna drop in a hour🐐
Swaggy Prince
I love you nigga
Big Johnson
Durk lost a lot of people while on the come up all you could do is salute his determination💯
PCM
Not rondo they gotta free him tho
Joey porter
Dam smh yea that’s how it be man
Layha Troy
1-Fabricated
2-Street Affection
3-Viral Moment
4- All love
My favorites outta his whole album, he was speaking FUCKING FACTS💯!!
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