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.
Viral Moment
Lil Durk Lyrics
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I pour an eight inside the Lamb' truck, fell asleep flyin'
I thought them niggas had my back, but I'm steady seein' signs
And I can't turn my back on Boona like I ain't see him tryin'
These tears shed, whenever he dead, it's different seein' him die
Bah, get close up on 'em, you know that shit be graphic
You gotta pop out with that ratchet, you know this shit get tragic
All that shit you did in the streets, you know that shit gon' vanish
Yeah, I pop these pills, they try to read my thoughts
And you can't dig back in your past 'cause you got time you lost
And make that time up for your kids 'cause you know time ain't bought
Booka brought me a diamond cross, but he know he won't cross me
They turnt their back and said they'd kill me, yeah, that's when they lost me
I put baguettie inside the Cartier 'cause I'm feelin' bossy
They feel some type of way in the county jail, I told 'em, "Call me"
I built a relationship with the real, with niggas who never saw me
Yeah, I seen my chance and that's when I grabbed it
Fuck bein' a hunnid, I spent a couple hunnids on niggas' tablets
Lean gave me chest pains, that's when I popped the Perky tablet
I tried to get that family vibe for niggas who wasn't established
You do that shit again, what you did to bro, gon' get you a casket
I did shit for niggas without them askin'
I broke pounds for niggas without them matchin'
I don't fuck with you, I'ma tell y'all nah even though I got it
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
This shit was different, we was together like ten years ago
And I don't talk to a lotta niggas, but they still the bros
The one I ain't talk to like that back then know they still hoes
And some niggas try to hide their hate but that shit still shows
I never fucked on block hoes because I call 'em sisters
One hate me right now as I speak because I called her a hooker
Cut the loose ends, I cut 'em off, they try to say I'm a butcher
Bitch, you a rat, never mind, I changed my life, I'm Muslim
I talked to Chops on FaceTime, he say, "Damn, you back smokin'"
He say, "That back door damn near closed," I say, "It's back open"
I say, "These blocks could be back one," he say, "You back hopin'"
You gotta watch the niggas you love 'cause they still backdoorin'
He ain't got no hope in beatin' his trial because he lost his motion
Bro got life, he don't know how pussy smell, that's why he fuck his lotion
I know some real niggas would lose it all for a viral moment
My dreads swing, I feel like Wayne, show me my opponent
And I like talkin' to the streets, like
When you say you the voice, you gotta, like, open up, like
Tell motherfuckers like what it is, like, you can't hold nothin' back
You gotta relate to them, relate to the poverty, you know what I'm sayin'?
Relate to the trenches (yeah, yeah)
You know what I'm sayin'
I can't be talkin' 'bout a Richard Mille all the time (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Know what I'm sayin'? (Yeah)
Some of the guys don't even know what the fuck a Richard Mille is
Know what I'm sayin'? You gotta relate, all angles, know what I'm sayin'?
The voice
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
In Lil Durk's song Viral Moment, he reflects on his past, his friends, and the struggles he still faces. The opening lines reveal his reckless behavior ("I pour an eight inside the Lamb' truck, fell asleep flyin'") and his disappointment in certain individuals who he thought were his allies but turned out to be unreliable ("I thought them niggas had my back, but I'm steady seein' signs"). He also can't betray his loyalty to Boona, even though he knows it could have dire consequences.
Durk addresses the harsh realities of street life when he says, "You gotta pop out with that ratchet, you know this shit get tragic/And you can't fumble with that stick, you know this shit ain't Madden." He emphasizes the fleeting nature of everything, especially the things people do in the streets, which might not matter in the end ("All that shit you did in the streets, you know that shit gon' vanish"). He also contemplates the worth of time, particularly the time spent making things better for his children ('And make that time up for your kids 'cause you know time ain't bought").
Throughout the song, Lil Durk is brutally honest about his feelings, his friends, and the allure of fame. He talks about his past life, what he has accomplished, and the sacrifices that he had to make. The song highlights the struggles that he, and many of his friends and family members, face in the streets.
Line by Line Meaning
I pour an eight inside the Lamb' truck, fell asleep flyin'
I was drinking codeine and driving my Lamborghini truck so long, that I fell asleep with the engine still running.
I thought them niggas had my back, but I'm steady seein' signs
I trusted some people and considered them friends, but they are showing me that they are not reliable or loyal.
And I can't turn my back on Boona like I ain't see him tryin'
I cannot abandon my friend Boona, who has been trying to support and help me.
These tears shed, whenever he dead, it's different seein' him die
Seeing someone I care about, like Boona, pass away is a deeply emotional and painful experience.
Bah, get close up on 'em, you know that shit be graphic
Taking a closer look at certain situations, especially violent ones, can be disturbing and traumatic.
You gotta pop out with that ratchet, you know this shit get tragic
In certain situations, it may be necessary to use a gun, and the consequences of doing so can be severe and devastating.
And you can't fumble with that stick, you know this shit ain't Madden
When using a gun, there is no room for error. It is not like playing a video game like Madden, where you have multiple chances to get it right.
All that shit you did in the streets, you know that shit gon' vanish
Engaging in illegal or dangerous activities will eventually catch up with you, and any successes or gains you made will disappear.
Yeah, I pop these pills, they try to read my thoughts
I take pills that can affect my mental state, and some people try to psychoanalyze me or figure out what I'm really thinking.
And you can't dig back in your past 'cause you got time you lost
You cannot dwell on the past or try to undo mistakes, because doing so will only waste the time you have in the present and future.
And make that time up for your kids 'cause you know time ain't bought
You should prioritize spending time with your children, because time is precious and cannot be bought or replaced.
Booka brought me a diamond cross, but he know he won't cross me
My friend Booka gave me a valuable gift, but he also knows better than to betray my trust.
They turnt their back and said they'd kill me, yeah, that's when they lost me
When some people betrayed me and stopped supporting me, I lost all respect for them and decided to cut them out of my life.
I put baguettie inside the Cartier 'cause I'm feelin' bossy
I added a type of diamond to my Cartier watch, to show off my wealth and status and boost my confidence.
They feel some type of way in the county jail, I told 'em, "Call me"
Some people in jail may feel resentful or angry towards me, but I'm still willing to provide support and help if they reach out to me.
I built a relationship with the real, with niggas who never saw me
I have formed bonds with genuine and trustworthy people, even if they didn't know me or have any reason to help me in the first place.
Yeah, I seen my chance and that's when I grabbed it
When an opportunity presented itself, I took advantage of it and made the most out of the situation.
Fuck bein' a hunnid, I spent a couple hunnids on niggas' tablets
I don't care about being perfect or a hundred percent, I spent money on tablets for some people in need.
Lean gave me chest pains, that's when I popped the Perky tablet
Drinking lean (codeine) caused me physical discomfort, so I took a different kind of pill (Percocet) to alleviate it.
I tried to get that family vibe for niggas who wasn't established
I tried to create a sense of closeness and belonging among people who didn't have much stability or support in their lives.
You do that shit again, what you did to bro, gon' get you a casket
If someone harms one of my loved ones again, they will face serious consequences including possible death.
I did shit for niggas without them askin'
I helped some people without them needing to ask or request it from me.
I broke pounds for niggas without them matchin'
I sold large amounts of drugs (pounds) to some people without requiring them to match my contributions or pay me back.
I don't fuck with you, I'ma tell y'all nah even though I got it
If I don't like or trust someone, I won't associate with them or give them anything, even if I have more than enough to spare.
This shit was different, we was together like ten years ago
This situation was unique and not like anything we experienced before, even though we may have known each other for a long time.
And I don't talk to a lotta niggas, but they still the bros
Although I don't interact with many people, I still consider certain individuals to be my brothers and hold them in high regard.
The one I ain't talk to like that back then know they still hoes
Those who I didn't communicate closely with in the past still showed their true colors and proved to be untrustworthy or deceitful.
And some niggas try to hide their hate but that shit still shows
Some people may try to conceal their hatred or jealousy, but their negative feelings are still apparent and visible.
I never fucked on block hoes because I call 'em sisters
I avoided having sexual relationships with women who lived on my block, out of respect and familial affection for them.
One hate me right now as I speak because I called her a hooker
One woman dislikes me currently because I referred to her as a sex worker (a hooker).
Cut the loose ends, I cut 'em off, they try to say I'm a butcher
I eliminate any unnecessary or harmful connections or relationships, and some people criticize me for it.
Bitch, you a rat, never mind, I changed my life, I'm Muslim
A woman betrayed me by sharing information, but I won't dwell on it, I am focused on being a better person and following my religious beliefs as a Muslim.
I talked to Chops on FaceTime, he say, "Damn, you back smokin'"
I video chatted with a friend named Chops, who observed that I had started smoking again.
He say, "That back door damn near closed," I say, "It's back open"
Chops suggested that it may be difficult to return to certain situations or opportunities, but I remain optimistic and believe that I can still succeed.
I say, "These blocks could be back one," he say, "You back hopin'"
I speculated that certain neighborhoods or areas could improve or change, but Chops questioned my optimism and doubted that such transformations were likely.
You gotta watch the niggas you love 'cause they still backdoorin'
Even those who you love and trust can still betray you, so it's important to be aware and cautious of their actions.
He ain't got no hope in beatin' his trial because he lost his motion
Someone facing a legal trial may have little faith in their ability to win, because they lost an important aspect of their case called 'motion.'
Bro got life, he don't know how pussy smell, that's why he fuck his lotion
A friend of mine is serving a life sentence in prison and is so desperate for sexual intimacy that he resorts to using lotion as a replacement.
I know some real niggas would lose it all for a viral moment
I am aware that some people would risk their reputation, freedom, or safety just to gain popularity or attention on social media or in the public eye.
My dreads swing, I feel like Wayne, show me my opponent
When my dreadlocks move in a certain way, I feel confident and powerful like Lil Wayne. I am ready to face any opposition or challenge.
And I like talkin' to the streets, like
I enjoy communicating with and representing the experiences of people in my community, especially those who are struggling or marginalized.
When you say you the voice, you gotta, like, open up, like
As someone who calls himself 'the voice,' I feel a responsibility to be honest and transparent with my audience and followers, and share my thoughts and experiences with them.
Tell motherfuckers like what it is, like, you can't hold nothin' back
I believe in being straightforward and direct with people, not sugarcoating or hiding the truth. This includes expressing myself without reservations.
You gotta relate to them, relate to the poverty, you know what I'm sayin'?
To effectively connect with people and understand their struggles, I need to have experienced poverty or lived in similar conditions as them.
Relate to the trenches (yeah, yeah)
I must also be able to empathize with and comprehend the harsh realities, dangers, and complexities of living in difficult and violent environments.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Cameron Cole Hubler, Durk D Banks, Trenton D Turner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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