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.
Who is This
Lil Durk Lyrics
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Hello, I got Fredo with Lil Reese on camera
Putting duffle bags to work in the phantom
Man it ain't shit we can't handle
Hello, who is this?
Ya'll going in and out of town, and we watching (what)
That deal that you got, can't top it (man)
These cases that we got, the new topic (the new topic)
Feds watching me saying first 48 (let's get it)
Said 3 hunnit part of the murder rate (I heard)
Niggas snitching, bitches tellin'nem, where shorty stay
I need to pack up and leave before the 28th (I'm gone)
Go to OBlock, call up Top'nem (Oblock)
Catch a opp, 30 pop, they can't stop them (brrr-ah)
Rumor 'round that the labels gon' drop them (we fold 'em)
Rumor 'round that the opps gon' drop them (they fake)
Got Gotti calling me about white (about white)
Got my hittas on point all night (all night)
Got the plug acting funny, it's tight (it's tight)
Cause the feds on point, it's alright (let's get it)
Hello, I got Fredo with Lil Reese on camera
Putting duffle bags to work in the phantom
Man it ain't shit we can't handle
Hello, who is this?
Ya'll going in and out of town, and we watching (what)
That deal that you got, can't top it (man)
These cases that we got, the new topic (the new topic)
Hello, who is this?
Cop a brick on parole, fuck a judge (fuck a judge)
Gotta choose who you want for a plug (let's get it)
Before I get robbed, I'll take a slug (brrr-ah)
Gotta watch for a nigga with a bug (he a snitch)
Ch-ch-ch-chopper be like here to waste (here to waste)
For a fee my lil' niggas take it face (take it face)
See I'm chilling where it's hot and ain't safe (the lam)
Where you get shot down for a eighth (for a eighth, bah)
Fredo got the trap going nuts (going nuts)
Reese keep telling me it's just us (at the top)
Savage shit, bitch we don't give a fuck (give a fuck)
I got the feds calling me about us (let's get it)
Hello, I got Fredo with Lil Reese on camera
Putting duffle bags to work in the phantom
Man it ain't shit we can't handle
Hello, who is this?
Ya'll going in and out of town, and we watching (What)
That deal that you got, can't top it (man)
These cases that we got, the new topic (the new topic)
Hello, who is this?
In Lil Durk's song "Who is This," the rapper confronts an unknown caller about their suspicious activities. The song paints a vivid picture of the gritty world of drug dealing and its dangers, with lyrics about packing duffle bags into a phantom, watching those who come in and out of town, and coping with snitches and tellers. Despite these risks, Lil Durk highlights the loyalty and strength of his crew by referencing his friends, Fredo and Lil Reese. He also emphasizes the importance of finding a trustworthy plug to avoid getting robbed or arrested.
The chorus of the song, "Hello, who is this?" serves as a fitting metaphor for the paranoia and uncertainty that come with being involved in the drug trade. It's a moment of hesitation before answering a call that could either bring good news or bad. Through his lyrics, Lil Durk portrays himself as a shrewd survivor, constantly aware of his surroundings and ready to defend himself at a moment's notice.
Line by Line Meaning
Who the fuck is this man (5 in the morning)
Durk is questioning the identity of an unknown person who has called him early in the morning.
Hello, I got Fredo with Lil Reese on camera
Durk is bragging about capturing footage of Fredo and Lil Reese with his camera.
Putting duffle bags to work in the phantom
Durk and his associates are utilizing a Phantom (luxury car) to transport large amounts of money or drugs (duffle bags).
Man it ain't shit we can't handle
Durk and his crew are confident in their ability to handle any situation that may arise.
Ya'll going in and out of town, and we watching (what)
Durk and his associates are keeping tabs on the movements of other individuals who are traveling in and out of town.
That deal that you got, can't top it (man)
Durk believes that he has made a better business deal than anyone else.
These cases that we got, the new topic (the new topic)
Durk and his crew are under investigation and their legal issues have become a hot topic of discussion.
Feds watching me saying first 48 (let's get it)
The federal authorities are keeping a close eye on Durk and his associates, as they are considered potential suspects for a crime.
Said 3 hunnit part of the murder rate (I heard)
Rumors suggest that Durk's crew is associated with a high number of murders in the area.
Niggas snitching, bitches tellin'nem, where shorty stay
Durk and his crew are experiencing issues with people talking to the authorities and revealing their location.
I need to pack up and leave before the 28th (I'm gone)
Durk feels that it is necessary to leave town before a certain date, likely to avoid arrest or prosecution.
Go to OBlock, call up Top'nem (Oblock)
Durk plans to go to OBlock (a neighborhood in Chicago associated with gang violence) and contact some of his acquaintances there.
Catch a opp, 30 pop, they can't stop them (brrr-ah)
Durk and his associates plan to attack and kill their enemies, as they believe that they will not be caught.
Rumor 'round that the labels gon' drop them (we fold 'em)
There are rumors that Durk and his crew may be dropped from their record label, but they are not afraid of this happening.
Got Gotti calling me about white (about white)
Durk is receiving calls from a person named Gotti who is interested in purchasing cocaine (referred to as 'white').
Got my hittas on point all night (all night)
Durk has his associates on high alert and prepared to handle any situation at all times.
Got the plug acting funny, it's tight (it's tight)
The drug supplier is acting suspicious and Durk is concerned about this development.
Cause the feds on point, it's alright (let's get it)
Durk is not too worried about the suspicious behavior of his drug supplier because he believes that they are still in control of the situation.
Cop a brick on parole, fuck a judge (fuck a judge)
Durk has obtained a large amount of cocaine while still under parole and is unconcerned with the consequences of his actions.
Gotta choose who you want for a plug (let's get it)
Durk is advising his associates to be careful when selecting a drug supplier, because the consequences of a bad choice could be disastrous.
Before I get robbed, I'll take a slug (brrr-ah)
Durk is willing to use deadly force to protect himself and his belongings from robbery.
Gotta watch for a nigga with a bug (he a snitch)
Durk and his associates need to be wary of people who might be wearing a wire or otherwise working with law enforcement.
Ch-ch-ch-chopper be like here to waste (here to waste)
Durk and his crew have access to powerful firearms (a chopper) and are willing to use them to hurt or kill their enemies.
For a fee my lil' niggas take it face (take it face)
Durk's associates will commit violent acts on behalf of others for a fee.
See I'm chilling where it's hot and ain't safe (the lam)
Durk is spending time in areas that are known for violence and danger (referred to as 'the lam').
Where you get shot down for a eighth (for a eighth, bah)
The area that Durk is spending time in is so unsafe that people are being killed over small amounts of drugs (an eighth of an ounce).
Fredo got the trap going nuts (going nuts)
Fredo is successfully selling large amounts of drugs (the 'trap') and making a lot of money.
Reese keep telling me it's just us (at the top)
Lil Reese believes that their crew is the best and they do not need anyone else to succeed.
Savage shit, bitch we don't give a fuck (give a fuck)
Durk and his associates engage in violent and reckless behavior without regard for the safety of others.
I got the feds calling me about us (let's get it)
The federal authorities are contacting Durk and his crew about their illegal activities, but they are not afraid and plan to continue what they are doing.
Ya'll going in and out of town, and we watching (What)
Durk and his crew are keeping tabs on the movements of other individuals who are traveling in and out of town.
That deal that you got, can't top it (man)
Durk believes that he has made a better business deal than anyone else.
These cases that we got, the new topic (the new topic)
Durk and his crew are under investigation and their legal issues have become a hot topic of discussion.
Hello, who is this?
Durk receives another call from an unknown number and answers it with the same line he used earlier in the song.
Contributed by Peyton R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.