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.
Too Raw
Lil Durk Lyrics
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This my car, hop in bitch and take yo' shoes off
Beggin' bitch she keep on askin' me throw my mood off
I got prices goin' to the store and bring me 2 pops
I can't fuck that pussy that pussy weak that pussy too popped
My little whoadie changed the score that nigga too hot
I can't trust my homie 'cause he told he too cop
Fresh out of jail fresh out of jail judge gave me 2 shots
And I told the judge that I'm too raw
Bandana on me like I'm 2pac
Shoutout to Rome I call him 2 Glocks
Don't mention names to get some cool points
That's that shit that's gon' get you shot
Bankroll, two knots
Dope boy, two spots
Hot stove, two pots
Dior, no Guwop
Audemar wristwatch, broke hoes, don't kiss thots
Fuck a rumor, send shots
Next day, 10 shots
Shake something, my lil niggas gon' take somethin'
Me and Randy fucked your baby mama
A nigga like me you can't pay to argue
Beverly Hills, don't pay for parking
Been in the trenches, got top dollar
With my dogs like Rottweilers
Me and my dawgs, we ain't got problems
This my car, hop in bitch and take yo' shoes off
Beggin' bitch she keep on askin' me throw my mood off
I got prices goin' to the store and bring me 2 pops
I can't fuck that pussy that pussy weak that pussy too popped
My little whoadie changed the score that nigga too hot
I can't trust my homie 'cause he told he too cop
Fresh out of jail fresh out of jail judge gave me 2 shots
And I told the judge that I'm too raw
In the song "Too Raw" by Lil Durk, he portrays a persona that is confident, arrogant, and tough. The opening lines suggest that he is in control of his own car and tells others to take off their shoes, indicating that he is the boss. He then raps about a girl who keeps bothering him and throwing off his vibe, and how he values his reputation and street credibility over temporary pleasures. He references a friend who got too hot (too much attention from the authorities), and how he can't trust him anymore. Lil Durk then talks about his time in prison and how the judge gave him two shots (a second chance), but he rejects the notion that he needs rehabilitation or change, asserting that he is "too raw" to change his ways. The chorus repeats the same idea, emphasizing his untouchable nature and his disregard for rules and consequences.
The second verse expands on the first, with Lil Durk referencing two influential rappers, Tupac and 2Glocks, and how he honors their legacies by wearing a bandana. The line "Don't mention names to get some cool points, that's that shit that's gon' get you shot" warns against the dangers of name-dropping and pretending to be tough. He then boasts about his wealth and success as a drug dealer, with lines like "Bankroll, two knots", "Dope boy, two spots", and "Hot stove, two pots". He also brags about his fashion sense, with references to Dior and Audemar wristwatches. Lil Durk then takes shots at his enemies and claims that he and his "lil niggas" can "take something" from them. He also uses vulgar language to insult rumors and those who spread them. In the final lines, he hints at his sexual conquests and his ability to pay for expensive parking lots, contrasting his street roots with his current lavish lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
This my car, hop in bitch and take yo' shoes off
I own this car, get in and take your shoes off.
Beggin' bitch she keep on askin' me throw my mood off
A certain woman keeps begging me and she is affecting my mood negatively.
I got prices goin' to the store and bring me 2 pops
I am selling drugs and have set the price at 'go to the store and get me two pops'.
I can't fuck that pussy that pussy weak that pussy too popped
I refuse to have sex with a certain woman because her vagina is weak and overused.
My little whoadie changed the score that nigga too hot
My friend has become too successful and therefore dangerous for me to trust him completely.
I can't trust my homie 'cause he told he too cop
I cannot trust my friend because he admitted to being a police informant.
Fresh out of jail fresh out of jail judge gave me 2 shots
I just got out of jail and the judge has given me two chances to seek rehabilitation.
And I told the judge that I'm too raw
I told the judge that I am too dangerous and unmanageable for rehabilitation.
Bandana on me like I'm 2pac
I wear a bandana like the famous rapper 2pac.
Shoutout to Rome I call him 2 Glocks
I give praise to my friend Rome, who I call '2 Glocks'.
Don't mention names to get some cool points
Do not try to impress by mentioning certain names.
That's that shit that's gon' get you shot
Doing so will get you into serious trouble, and potentially killed.
Bankroll, two knots
I have a large amount of cash, tied up in two knots.
Dope boy, two spots
I sell drugs and have two different locations for doing so.
Hot stove, two pots
I cook drugs using two pots on a hot stove.
Dior, no Guwop
I wear Dior clothing, but I am not like Gucci Mane (who is known for extravagant spending).
Audemar wristwatch, broke hoes, don't kiss thots
I wear an expensive Audemar wristwatch and refuse to kiss dirty, broke women.
Fuck a rumor, send shots
I do not care about rumors, and will retaliate with violence if necessary.
Next day, 10 shots
I will shoot back with ten bullets the next day.
Shake something, my lil niggas gon' take somethin'
If you do not give us what we want, my young associates will resort to theft or violence.
Me and Randy fucked your baby mama
My friend Randy and I slept with the mother of your child.
A nigga like me you can't pay to argue
I am not easily convinced and cannot be swayed with money.
Beverly Hills, don't pay for parking
I have made it to the point of wealth where I do not have to pay for parking in Beverly Hills.
Been in the trenches, got top dollar
I have achieved success despite coming from a difficult background and now have a lot of money.
With my dogs like Rottweilers
I am with my friends, who are as loyal and protective as Rottweiler dogs.
Me and my dawgs, we ain't got problems
My friends and I do not have issues with each other.
Contributed by Avery P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Never Disappoints🔥🔥
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OTF Rachel Mossiah on life
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Deshun Williams
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JMD
SAME
I N D I G O S T A R
Durk always droppin fire
Sir SwayZee
When u born in Chicago u destined to be successful regardless 😈
Big Johnson
This that Old Durk for sure