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.
We Ball
Lil Durk Lyrics
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I knew I lost my family, I seen the color of the tape
His mama still mad, so I gave her a break
Break, bitch
Her OG's starting to think that I'm fake
Chino, Asap, Pluto, Moski, Tayski, I can't live without them
Gutta, that's Zoo brother
I don't know him, but heard a lot about him
Thinkin' 'bout a pass, I doubt it
Opps took so many factors, had to go and buy some choppers
Niggas killed your homie, you ain't even ride
Me and Booka from the Lam back to Steve Drive
Folk 'nem extra
Folk 'nem four, five deep
On Pluto, Folk 'nem desperate
Shooting shit with no mask on
Fuck it 'cause Folk 'nem catching
Have a kickback on your block
We poppin' in every way
Why he keep on talking like we won't turn him into a day?
Niggas snake me once, then it's fuck niggas
And you know we Muslim, so they had to keep the blood in 'em
This will knock you cold, ain't nobody put no slugs in 'em
Smoking on that Zeko, Fat Head, Tutu, Tooka, Lil Marc, Jojo
Yes, we do it! (Gang)
Doo-doo (Ooh, ooh)
Doo-doo
L'A lost his blood, nigga
If it was me, the one, they always had star, nigga
And we was having heart to heart discussions
Long nights in them trenches, shootouts bussin'
Fuck the opps, we smoke Brick up in the lobby
Got five brothers, they down for them bodies
Nobody told
Six ain't got no love in 'em
Niggas out here spelling loyal, ain't got love in it
These niggas bold
Lil Boo told me how it was, nigga
All eyes on us, don't trust niggas
I feel his soul
Pull that AK, let up
Ain't a opp out here I'm letting up on
Stello died for this shit, ain't letting up on 'em
And I cried for that shit, this shit heavy on me (yeah)
Free all my brothers, I gotta go get 'em
Can't tell you the story 'cause I'ma die with 'em
You beefing with Folk 'nem, I cannot get in it
If it's not a foreign, I cannot get in it
Nobody knows
Nobody knows
Made this shit when I was all in my feelings
In school, we posted up all in the building
Your homie had told, but that's not my business (he told)
Niggas be trippin'
Lil nigga, you know what you did
It's crazy, I heard you be fucking with kids
(Yeah, heard you fucking with kids)
(Murder, murder)
Nigga, we ballin'
Money to the jail, lawyers and bail
Money to the side to the side 'case they be callin'
I'ma press one, niggas be dodging
We don't do this often
Catch a opp and off him
Nigga we ball
Yeah, yeah
600, 600 (600), Snitch-K
600 (600)
600 (600)
Snitch-K (Snitch-K)
600 (600)
300 (300)
300 (300)
The lyrics of Lil Durk's song "We Ball" reflect on the rapper's experiences with loss and grief due to violence and crime in his community. The opening lines, "Fuck a footage, Nuski died in my face, I knew I lost my family, I seen the color of the tape" refers to the death of Lil Durk's cousin, a fellow rapper named Lil Nuski, who was shot and killed in 2014. The song goes on to name other friends and acquaintances who have been killed or incarcerated, including Zoo brother, Fat Head, Tutu, Tooka, and Jojo. Durk raps about his loyalty to his gang and their resolve to seek revenge against their enemies, even if it means resorting to violence.
Throughout the song, Lil Durk uses a mix of anger, sadness, and hopelessness in his tone to portray how he feels about his life experiences. He feels as though he must remain loyal to his gang and uphold their principles, but at the same time, he is overwhelmed by the violence and grief that he has experienced. The lyrics reflect the harsh reality of young people growing up in dangerous neighborhoods with few opportunities and a sense of hopelessness that can lead to violence.
Overall, Lil Durk's "We Ball" is a powerful portrayal of the emotional toll that violence and crime can have on those who are affected by it. Through vivid imagery and personal commentary, the song serves as a reminder of the importance of addressing issues related to poverty, gun violence, and systemic inequality.
Line by Line Meaning
Fuck a footage, Nuski died in my face
I don't care about video evidence, my friend Nuski died right in front of me
I knew I lost my family, I seen the color of the tape
I realized I lost someone who was like family, I saw the yellow police tape
His mama still mad, so I gave her a break
His mother is still angry about his death, so I gave her some time to grieve
Break, bitch
A rude comment to his enemy
Her OG's starting to think that I'm fake
Her elder gang members don't believe that I am trustworthy
Chino, Asap, Pluto, Moski, Tayski, I can't live without them
Chino, Asap, Pluto, Moski, Tayski are important friends who he cannot live without
Gutta, that's Zoo brother
Gutta is a friend whose brother is from the gang called Zoo
I don't know him, but heard a lot about him
He doesn't personally know Gutta but he has heard a lot about him
Get smoked if you caught without it
If you are caught without a gun, you will be killed
Thinkin' 'bout a pass, I doubt it
Thinking about letting your guard down is unlikely
Opps took so many factors, had to go and buy some choppers
Enemies have caused many problems, so he had to buy large guns
Niggas killed your homie, you ain't even ride
Your friend got killed and you didn't seek revenge
Me and Booka from the Lam back to Steve Drive
He and Booka have traveled a long way from one place to another, and back
Folk 'nem extra
Folk gang members are very unique
Folk 'nem four, five deep
There are a lot of Folk gang members compactly grouped together, 4-5 deep
On Pluto, Folk 'nem desperate
On Pluto (probably a location), Folk gang members are very hungry for success
Shooting shit with no mask on
Shooting a gun with no disguises
Fuck it 'cause Folk 'nem catching
They are taking risks because the Folk gang members are making progress
Have a kickback on your block
There will be a party at your place
We poppin' in every way
The party will be happening and lively in every way
Why he keep on talking like we won't turn him into a day?
The enemy thinks he can keep talking without consequences, but he will be killed before the daylight ends
Niggas snake me once, then it's fuck niggas
If someone has betrayed him once, he will not trust them again
And you know we Muslim, so they had to keep the blood in 'em
They follow Muslim traditions, so they were not allowed to spill blood
This will knock you cold, ain't nobody put no slugs in 'em
He has the strength to knock someone out, he doesn't need to use guns
Smoking on that Zeko, Fat Head, Tutu, Tooka, Lil Marc, Jojo
He is smoking weed in memory of friends who have died with names: Zeko, Fat Head, Tutu, Tooka, Lil Marc, Jojo
Yes, we do it! (Gang)
We are the gang, and yes we smoke weed in their memory
Doo-doo (Ooh, ooh)
An exclamation which can have many possible interpretations depending on context
L'A lost his blood, nigga
L'A lost someone who was like family
If it was me, the one, they always had star, nigga
If he had died instead of L'A, he would have been the important one
And we was having heart to heart discussions
They were genuinely discussing their emotions
Long nights in them trenches, shootouts bussin'
They had long, difficult nights of warfare
Fuck the opps, we smoke Brick up in the lobby
They are smoking weed in a public place as a way of showing disrespect to their enemies
Got five brothers, they down for them bodies
He has five close friends who are willing to murder for them
Nobody told
Nobody gave out any sensitive information
Six ain't got no love in 'em
A character called Six does not have love in his heart
Niggas out here spelling loyal, ain't got love in it
People claim to be loyal, but it is only a word without the emotion behind it
These niggas bold
These people are very brave to be talking like that
Lil Boo told me how it was, nigga
Lil Boo told him the truth about something
All eyes on us, don't trust niggas
Everybody is watching them, so they can't trust anyone
I feel his soul
He can spiritually feel something
Pull that AK, let up
He is letting off rounds from his AK-47
Ain't a opp out here I'm letting up on
He won't stop attacking or taking actions against his enemies
Stello died for this shit, ain't letting up on 'em
Stello died for this gang life, so he won't stop fighting for it
And I cried for that shit, this shit heavy on me (yeah)
He is emotionally affected by the events that have occurred
Free all my brothers, I gotta go get 'em
He wants to see his incarcerated friends released, and will do whatever it takes to achieve that goal
Can't tell you the story 'cause I'ma die with 'em
The details of his gang life are strictly confidential and will remain so even in death
You beefing with Folk 'nem, I cannot get in it
If there is conflict between you and the Folk gang, he won't intervene
If it's not a foreign, I cannot get in it
If it's not a high-end luxury vehicle, he doesn't want to be involved
Nobody knows
Nobody has any information about certain events
Made this shit when I was all in my feelings
He created this song when he was feeling emotional
In school, we posted up all in the building
He and his friends used to hang out in the school building
Your homie had told, but that's not my business (he told)
One of your friends snitched, but he doesn't want to get involved
Niggas be trippin'
People act irrationally
Lil nigga, you know what you did
He is referring to someone who knows what he has done wrong
It's crazy, I heard you be fucking with kids (Yeah, heard you fucking with kids)
He has heard the rumor that someone has sexual relations with minors, which he finds appalling
(Murder, murder)
A sound effect or an exclamation to emphasize something violent or deadly
Nigga, we ballin'
He and his crew are living their life to the fullest
Money to the jail, lawyers and bail
They have to spend a lot of money to cope with their lifestyle
Money to the side to the side 'case they be callin'
They have to save money to pay for future expenses
I'ma press one, niggas be dodging
He will call someone, but they are avoiding him
We don't do this often
They don't usually do this
Catch a opp and off him
They plan to kill their enemy
600, 600 (600), Snitch-K
Reference to a gang/clique called 600 and a member of that clique called Snitch-K
300 (300)
Reference to a gang called 300
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Durk Banks
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Smoke Ciggy + Bro I don't know lil Durk never met the guy in my life.
But I've been a big fan of his since his first mixtape.
To my knowledge he is a father of 3.
Just like I am , motivation lil Durk gives to great father's.
Respect to the highest.
I do not know if you have kids buddy if you do not you cannot relate simple as that.
Best regards,
Infamous Justin
Bandokidd1
Fuck a footage, Nuski died in my face
I knew I lost my family, I seen the color of the tape
His mama still mad, so I gave her a break
Break, bitch
Her OG's starting to think that I'm fake
Chino, Asap, Pluto, Moski, Tayski, I can't live without them
Gutta, that's Zoo brother
I don't know him, but heard a lot about him
Get smoked if you caught without it
Thinkin' 'bout a pass, I doubt it
Opps took so many factors, had to go and buy some choppers
Niggas killed your homie, you ain't even ride
Me and Booka from the Lam back to Steve Drive
Folk 'nem extra
Folk 'nem four, five deep
On Pluto, Folk 'nem desperate
Shooting shit with no mask on
Fuck it 'cause Folk 'nem catching
Have a kickback on your block
We poppin' in every way
Why he keep on talking like we won't turn him into a day?
Niggas snake me once, then it's fuck niggas
And you know we Muslim, so they had to keep the blood in 'em
This will knock you cold, ain't nobody put no slugs in 'em
Smoking on that Zeko, Fat Head, Tutu, Tooka, Lil Marc, Jojo
Yes, we do it! (Gang)
Doo-doo (Ooh, ooh)
Doo-doo
L'A lost his blood, nigga
If it was me, the one, they always had star, nigga
And we was having heart to heart discussions
Long nights in them trenches, shootouts bussin'
Fuck the opps, we smoke Brick up in the lobby
Got five brothers, they down for them bodies
Nobody told
Six ain't got no love in 'em
Niggas out here spelling loyal, ain't got love in it
These niggas bold
Lil Boo told me how it was, nigga
All eyes on us, don't trust niggas
I feel his soul
Pull that AK, let up
Ain't a opp out here I'm letting up on
Stello died for this shit, ain't letting up on 'em
And I cried for that shit, this shit heavy on me (yeah)
Free all my brothers, I gotta go get 'em
Can't tell you the story 'cause I'ma die with 'em
You beefing with Folk 'nem, I cannot get in it
If it's not a foreign, I cannot get in it
Nobody knows
Nobody knows
Made this shit when I was all in my feelings
In school, we posted up all in the building
Your homie had told, but that's not my business (he told)
Niggas be trippin'
Lil nigga, you know what you did
It's crazy, I heard you be fucking with kids
(Yeah, heard you fucking with kids)
(Murder, murder)
Nigga, we ballin'
Money to the jail, lawyers and bail
Money to the side to the side 'case they be callin'
I'ma press one, niggas be dodging
We don't do this often
Catch a opp and off him
Nigga we ball
Yeah, yeah
600, 600 (600), Snitch-K
600 (600)
600 (600)
Snitch-K (Snitch-K)
600 (600)
300 (300)
300 (300)
Nicholas Hoyle
Durk in my top 5 dead or alive. The way he deliver to the soul , honorable. The shit you feel and give you chills type shit. Salute , stay focused and keep striving !
PHSVampirO 🦇 #VampGilligan 🏝️
May God bless you King
144
😂😂 top 5. Yea ok
144
@Baurndo Naw I'm the otf groupie hunter. Who checks a comment list weirdo. Tf you got a crush on the man or something?
144
@Baurndo Just looked at your comments and you a durk fan boy. Don't let me find out you a grown man over 25. Willing to bet you a kid.
Kadafi Red
Definitely top five 💯
Durk Derrick Banks
this song slept on, almost been listening to this for 4 years
Unknown
Durks part at 2:00
So good dude. Shame its not on Spotify
OTFdthang Free rondonumba9
On foenem grave
TorpidAlpaca663
Facts