Exploring the 5 Best Songs by Lil Durk: A Deep Dive
On Friday, October 24, Lil Durk was apprehended in Florida on murder-for-hire allegations, believed to have aimed at fellow artist Quando Rondo. The event reportedly resulted in the death of Rondo’s cousin. According to NBC News, Durk is now in custody at Broward County Jail in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, without the option for bail.
The talented rapper, born Durk Banks, kicked off his music journey in 2010 and has since released one live album and six compilation albums. His debut studio album, Remember My Name, came out in June 2015, hitting a remarkable No. 14 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Let’s dive into an exploration of Lil Durk’s top 5 tracks.
Note: This compilation is based purely on the author’s perspective and is not ranked in any specific order.
Top 5 Lil Durk Songs Explored
1) Laugh Now, Cry Later – Drake ft. Lil Durk (2021)
The first-ever collaboration between Drake and Lil Durk, Laugh Now, Cry Later, debuted on August 14, 2020, and quickly became a hit. Showcasing both artists at their finest, the song emphasizes the importance of living in the present and letting go of worries. It launched at No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and secured the top position on the Canadian Hot 100.
The music video was filmed at Nike’s headquarters in Oregon and has since gathered over 506 million views on YouTube.
2) All My Life – ft. J. Cole (2023)
All My Life was released on May 12, 2023, earning Lil Durk his first Grammy award and J. Cole his second. This track is featured on Durk’s eighth studio album, entitled Almost Healed, and it too debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. It has collected 229 million views on YouTube.
During an interview with XXL published on April 20, 2023, Lil Durk shared insights about the song:
“It’s just a rap that shows what I’ve been going through and what I’ve been trying to change. Dr. Luke produced it, and we were figuring out the right person for the feature.”
Durk further stated:
“It’s one of those tracks where it needed the right artist for the second verse… I believed Cole could bring the energy I was aiming for. If it wasn’t J. Cole, then it would have been Kanye, but he’s been out of the spotlight.”
3) Broadway Girls – ft. Morgan Wallen (2021)
Upon its release on December 17, 2021, Broadway Girls quickly gained attention, not only for its catchy tune but also for featuring country star Morgan Wallen.
This track, which serves as the second single from Durk’s forthcoming album, recounts the experiences of the artists with women frequenting a Nashville strip club called Broadway. This marked the first of two collaborations between Durk and Wallen, earning a spot at the top of Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart and amassing over 143 million views on YouTube.
4) What Happened to Virgil? – ft. Gunna (2022)
Dropped on March 11, 2022, as part of his seventh album 7220, the single What Happened to Virgil? features Gunna and pays tribute to the celebrated fashion designer, Virgil Abloh.
After Abloh’s passing in November 2021 and with a close friendship with Durk, the artist pledged to release a music video when the track reached 10,000 TikTok creations. This milestone was reached within a month, leading to the video debut on April 11, 2022.
The music video begins with a quote from Abloh:
“Life is so short that you can’t afford to waste a day believing what someone else thinks you can do versus knowing what you’re capable of.”
The video has garnered 76 million views on YouTube since its release.
5) Petty Too – ft. Future (2022)
From the album 7220, Petty Too features Future alongside Lil Durk. In this track, both artists reflect on their relationships with women and admit to being just as petulant as their partners.
Released on April 1, 2022, the song quickly accumulated 14 million views on YouTube and reached the 26th spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
In addition to Lil Durk, four other individuals—Asa Houston, Keith Jones, David Brian Lindsay, and Kavon London Grant—face charges connected to the murder plot involving Quando Rondo.
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