Lil Durk: The Chicago rap heavyweight completely serves up motivation in the 'Went Hollywood For A Year' music video
It’s one thing to put out a fire tune but when you’re on the level of Lil Durk and putting motivation and inspiration into the mix, too? Super epic. So it’s no surprise it’s all eyes on Durkio courtesy of the new ‘Went Hollywood For A Year’ music video.
It’s one thing to put out a fire tune but when you’re on the level of Lil Durk and putting motivation and inspiration into the mix, too? Super epic. So it’s no surprise it’s all eyes on Durkio courtesy of the new ‘Went Hollywood For A Year’ music video.
Lil Durk delivers with the ‘Went Hollywood For A Year’
From the family and friends to the kids dominating this visual, it’s pure motivation and inspiration for fans of the Chicago rap superstar and his endless grinding to the top of The Culture.
Lil Durk: A full-fledged 'Sorry For The Drought' tour is fully happening
How much do you need to see Lil Durk in concert? Turns out the rap heavyweight can’t wait to see you either and is proving it courtesy of an upcoming Sorry For The Drought cross-country tour.
How much do you need to see Lil Durk in concert? Turns out the rap heavyweight can’t wait to see you either and is proving it courtesy of an upcoming Sorry For The Drought cross-country tour.
Lil Durk’s going on tour this summer
Durkio hit up his Instagram page to geek out about what’s on deck. Barring any setbacks, the world can prepare to see him link up with Kodak Black and NLE Choppa for a summer run.
‘Been gone too long, but I ain’t leaving no more. Sorry For The Drought @kodakblack @nlechoppamusic @ddosama let’s give the world something to look forward to. Tix on sale 10am local time Thursday {link in bio} lets go’
Just in case you need the full-fledged details, Durk’s PR team has every tidbit detailed.
Following the release of his new single and music video “All My Life” featuring J. Cole and ahead of his highly-anticipated new album, Almost Healed releasing May 26, Lil Durk announced his Sorry For The Drought Tour hitting the road this summer with special guests Kodak Black, NLE Choppa, and DD Osama in select cities. Produced by Live Nation, the 27-city tour kicks off on July 28 at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater in Tampa making stops across the U.S. in Brooklyn, Chicago, Los Angeles and more before wrapping up in Phoenix at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre on September 7.
The 2023 tour run comes after his successful ‘The 7220 Tour’ which hit North America in 2022 featuring special guests Doodie Lo & Booka600. Last year, Lil Durk owned the charts with the platinum-certified 7220, which crashed the Billboard 200 as his first #1 debut on the chart and boasted “AHHH HA,” “What Happened To Virgil” [feat. Gunna], and the cross-genre smash “Broadway Girls” [feat. Morgan Wallen].
TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with Live Nation presale beginning Wednesday, May 17. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Thursday, May 18 at 10am local time at Ticketmaster.com and Almost-Healed.com
SORRY FOR THE DROUGHT 2023 TOUR DATES:
Fri Jul 28 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater
Sat Jul 29 – Atlanta, GA – Lakewood Amphitheatre ^&
Sun Jul 30 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
Tue Aug 01 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
Thu Aug 03 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Fri Aug 04 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena ^
Sat Aug 05 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
Sun Aug 06 – Boston, MA – Xfinity Center
Tue Aug 08 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
Wed Aug 09 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage ^
Fri Aug 11 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Sun Aug 13 – Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Music Center
Tue Aug 15 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
Wed Aug 16 – Cleveland, OH – Blossom Music Center
Fri Aug 18 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Sat Aug 19 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
Mon Aug 21 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
Tue Aug 22 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center
Wed Aug 23 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
Fri Aug 25 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
Sat Aug 26 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena ^&
Tue Aug 29 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Wed Aug 30 – Portland, OR – RV Inn Styles Resort Amphitheater
Fri Sep 01 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
Sat Sep 02 – San Diego, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre ^&
Wed Sep 06 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
Thu Sep 07 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
^Without support from Kodak Black
& Without support from NLE Choppa
Lil Durk: The Chicago rap heavyweight talks new J. Cole song, studio album and Future's inspiration
Chicago rapper Lil Durk has plenty to talk about these days. With his new ‘All My Life’ single streaming everywhere plus a new studio album in the form of Almost Healed, Durkio taps in with Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe and the conversation is non-stop.
Chicago rapper Lil Durk has plenty to talk about these days. With his new ‘All My Life’ single streaming everywhere plus a new studio album in the form of Almost Healed, Durkio taps in with Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe and the conversation is non-stop.
Lil Durk chops it up with Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe
From talking about new tunes to dishing on how much of a positive impact rap heavyweight Future has on his life, it’s all types of standout quotes. Peep highlights from Durk’s deep discussion with Lowe.
Lil Durk Tells Apple Music About New Song "All My Life" (feat. J. Cole)...
I just be moody. Whatever mood I'm in, I just go to the studio and just make the music, you know what I'm saying? I just feel like a positive vibe went up with Dr. Luke, you know what I'm saying? That's the first song he played and I just felt it and I'm like, "Man, I want J. Cole On this." And I made it happen. I've been talking to him, checking up on him, just seeing how you doing. You wait for the right moment for him to ask to be on the song. The song be big. I just wanted to be like, "I want J. Cole on the song." So when we do the song, the first person popped in my head, I'm like, "I got to get J. Cole on this.”Lil Durk Tells Apple Music J. Cole Is One of His Cornerstone Artists…
Yeah, he one of them. Definitely. He one of them. He like one that I looked up to that give out a positive message to. Him, of course, like HOV. Swizz. Yeah, Swizz got me and Hov connected, so that's how we started talking, you know what I'm saying? It's just about relationships, about energy, and about keeping the vibes together, you know what I'm saying?Lil Durk Tells Apple Music About His New Album ‘Almost Healed’…
I just want you all to be prepared for it. It's a lot of energy on it. It's a new experience for me. It's the same Durk, but it's just growth. I'm just excited for you all to hear it, man.
Lil Durk Tells Apple Music About Titling His New Album ‘Almost Healed’…
At first it was 2.0. At first it was The Voice 2.0 and I just figured that going through a lot of stuff and people thinking they know me, thinking I'm going through a lot of that that I wasn't going through and I was just having a basic conversation with Peter and we were just talking. I'm like, "Man, I'm almost healed for me just to come back outside." And he's like, "Man, that name's so powerful." And I'm like, "Man, that's the name right there, Almost Healed."You could be almost healed from any situation which from a broken heart, a broken arm, a broken leg, anything. You know what I'm saying? So that name alone, it just ring bells, you know what I'm saying? It's self-explanatory. You ain't got to keep explaining to people what it means. It's just like, everything you've been through is you can see it, you can feel it, you can hear it. But when the album come out, it's like you can hear it, you can feel it, you can see it, you can hear different emotions in it. Everything.Lil Durk Tells Apple Music Drake is Like a Brother and Mentor To Him...
Drake is like a brother to me. He like a mentor to me. He'll tell me the truth like, "Nah, that verse suck, bro." It's just something. It's just some people that you need like that in your life just to make you go hard and that's when I was going on my run when it was just like go, go, go, go.
Lil Durk Tells Apple Music About the Shape of His Conversations with Jay-Z…
Where he be at, where he from, where he at. So basically, it's like checking in on him. He checking in on me. You just keeping it natural, it ain't always about music. It always just about checking on somebody because you never know what somebody going through.Lil Durk Tells Apple Music How Future Inspires Him...
Future another person who inspires me and have me super on point, super ready, super to play with the sounds, play with your voice, go in the studio every day… but honestly it's hooks, but it's like if you really listen to Future, it's like hooks and verses. Yeah, he paints pictures.
Lil Durk Tells Apple Music How He’s Handled Success…
I'm really just try to keep it the same. Keep my same vision, keep the same way I move because it really keep me on point. The way I move, the way I act, what I associate with, the way I eat, the way everything is intact or what I do. And I feel like if I do anything inside, outside of what I do, I'll move differently and something will happen. You see what I'm saying?
Lil Durk possibly dissing Gunna is a reminder the snitching tag is life-changing
Just when it seemed like things would get back to normal after Gunna returned home from spending time behind bars after agreeing to a plea deal in a publicized Young Thug and YSL case? Turns out the Internet is pushing for all types of anti-snitching campaigns and Lil Durk might have swung his lyrical sword.
Just when it seemed like things would get back to normal after Gunna returned home from spending time behind bars after agreeing to a plea deal in a publicized Young Thug and YSL case? Turns out the Internet is pushing for all types of anti-snitching campaigns and Lil Durk might have swung his lyrical sword.
Lil Durk’s low-key going at Gunna?
New footage is circulating online showing Durkio turning up in a studio-type setting. But what’s more telling is him possibly taking aim at Gunna over his recent plea deal situation.
Gahh damnn. Smurk taking shots at #Gunna? Fans think he’s dissing Wunna in this new snippet. What y’all think?? • @Riemoh
Lil Durk's taking some much-needed time off to heal up
Chicago rapper Lil Durk is going to fade to black for the rest of the summer. The hip-hop star has stepped up to reveal plans to focus on reviving himself following his incident at Chicago’s Lollapalooza.
Chicago rapper Lil Durk is going to fade to black for the rest of the summer. The hip-hop star has stepped up to reveal plans to focus on reviving himself following his incident at Chicago’s Lollapalooza.
Lil Durk’s healing up after Lollapalooza
LD hit up his Instagram page to reveal what’s next for him after suffering an eye injury at this past weekend’s music festival. The Chi-Town native vowed to allow his body to revamp after getting hit with pyrotechnic on-stage.
“Due to the incident that happened at Lollapalooza in Chicago on stage, I’ma take a break & focus on my health. I finished my performance yesterday for my fans. Appreciate y’all 💙”
Lil Durk really didn’t want the smoke
Over the weekend, footage surfaced of Durk’s on-stage incident. The clips showed him suffering face injuries after dealing with explosives and Billboard has more details on what exactly went down.
In a fan-captured video of the incident, Lil Durk is seen walking across the stage before being struck directly in the face by powerful bursts of smoke. The music then cuts off as the rapper takes a few steps backward and covers his face with his white T-shirt.
“Woah, woah, you alright, bro? That one came a little close. It shot straight up,” a person from the stage is heard saying in reference tp the blast.
Lil Durk took a few moments to collect himself before continuing his performance. “F— it, no more smoke, let’s do it,” he told the packed crowd, according to Page Six.
It's all about Lil Durk tonight for every Apple Music subscriber
Chicago’s finest is going to have the spotlight on him all night tonight. Lil Durk is slated to flex his live performance skills when he takes the stage for an exclusive Apple Music Live set.
Chicago’s finest is going to have the spotlight on him all night tonight. Lil Durk is slated to flex his live performance skills when he takes the stage for an exclusive Apple Music Live set.
Lil Durk’s going live tonight
It’s all about the Apple Music subscribers in the coming hours. Durkio is geared up to show off his crowd skills when the cameras go live at 10 PM ET.
Lil Durk’s release ‘7220’ became the second biggest rap album of 2022 by first-week streams on Apple Music worldwide upon its release this March. Over the course of his career, his music has been featured on an array of top editorial playlists on Apple Music including Rap Life, Today's Hits, #OnRepeat, and more. He has hit the Daily Top 100 in 109 countries worldwide, reached the top 10 in 54 countries, and Number One in 26. Additionally, 117 of Lil Durk's songs and collaborations have reached the Global Daily Top 100 on Apple Music, four of which reached Number One. The deluxe version of ‘7220’ was released on June 24th.
Cardi B's new Hot Shit single has Chi-Town's finest in Kanye West and Lil Durk
New York rapper Cardi B knows how to put together a massive collaboration. The hip-hop heavyweight has stepped up to let the world know her new ‘Hot Shit’ single is on deck featuring Chicago rap stars Kanye West and Lil Durk.
New York rapper Cardi B knows how to put together a massive collaboration. The hip-hop heavyweight has stepped up to let the world know her new ‘Hot Shit’ single is on deck featuring Chicago rap stars Kanye West and Lil Durk.
Cardi B’s coming with Hot Shit plus Kanye West and Lil Durk
The Bronx native lit up her Instagram page to get her followers geeking out. Along with the collaborators reveal, B also showed off her jaw-dropping single artwork.
“Hot Shit featuring Lil Durk & Kanye West 🔥🔥🔥
THIS FRIDAY JULY 1st”
Lil Durk's coming through for a huge Apple Music-only performance
How much do you really love Lil Durk? Enough to get your hands on an Apple Music subscription? Turns out the Chicago rap heavyweight is going the exclusive route with an upcoming Los Angeles performance.
How much do you really love Lil Durk? Enough to get your hands on an Apple Music subscription? Turns out the Chicago rap heavyweight is going the exclusive route with an upcoming Los Angeles performance.
Lil Durk’s Apple Music-only concert is coming
The hip-hop hitmaker will join Apple Music Live - the exclusive live performance series on Apple Music - to deliver some hard-hitting tunes to the masses. Durkio’s upcoming performance, live from Los Angeles, will be available to stream to Apple Music subscribers in over 165 countries on Wednesday, June 29th at 7:00 PM PST.
“Apple Music has been a big partner in my growth as an artist these last few years,” said Lil Durk. “I appreciate them giving me a platform to share my live show to the world. I’m ready to turn up with the fans in LA later this month.”
It’s more than just a performance, too. The Chi-town artist is going the extra mile for some fans anxious to meet him in-person.
Apple Music is also offering Los Angeles based Lil Durk fans the opportunity to register for a chance to be in the room as one of 2022's most talked-about artists takes the stage. To apply, visit http://apple.co/AMLTickets. Lil Durk’s latest release ‘7220’ became the second biggest rap album of 2022 by first-week streams on Apple Music worldwide upon its release this March. Over the course of his career, his music has been featured on an array of top editorial playlists on Apple Music including Rap Life, Today's Hits, #OnRepeat, and more. He has hit the Daily Top 100 in 109 countries worldwide, reached the top 10 in 54 countries, and Number One in 26. Aditionally, 117 of Lil Durk's songs and collaborations have reached the Global Daily Top 100 on Apple Music, four of which reached Number One. Stream Lil Durk’s latest chart-topping album ‘7220’ on Apple Music HERE and look out for the deluxe version of ‘7220’ set to drop on June 17th.
More about Lil Durk
In case you’re still getting put onto just how much Durk has stayed busy over the past few years, here’s a full rundown.
Chicago's Lil Durk is not only one of the forefathers of Chicago's drill movement that influenced a generation of rappers across the world, he's also one of rap's current stars. 2020 saw Durk release two gold-certified albums - Just Cause Y'all Waited 2 and The Voice - which both peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200 chart and produced 12 Billboard Hot 100 entries. In 2021, Durk released his first ever chart-topping album, The Voice Of The Heroes with Lil Baby, which earned him a BET Hip-Hop Award for Best Rap Duo. Thanks in part to his prolific run of high-profile collaborations, including songs with Drake, Kanye West, and the 3x-platinum “Back in Blood” with Pooh Sheisty, Durk earned the honor of having the most Billboard Hot 100 chart entries in 2021 with 42.
In addition to his own releases, Durk has experienced success through his Only The Family label venture, which catapulted the late King Von to mainstream recognition shortly before his untimely passing. The 2021 OTF compilation Loyal Bros debuted #12 on the Billboard 200 chart. This year, 7220 debuted #1 on the Billboard 200 charts and subsequently went #1 again four weeks later. Boasting features from Morgan Wallen, Gunna, and Future, the gold-certified album is Durk’s most successful to-date, with over 1 Billion streams in 2 months.
Broccoli City Festival returns with 21 Savage, Wale, Ari Lennox and Gunna
The long-awaited return of Broccoli City Festival is well worth it. Some of the biggest names in the rap game including 21 Savage, Wale, Gunna, Ari Lennox and Jeezy are all billed to throw down at the annual event in Washington DC.
The long-awaited return of Broccoli City Festival is well worth it. Some of the biggest names in the rap game including 21 Savage, Wale, Gunna, Ari Lennox and Jeezy are all billed to throw down at the annual event in Washington DC.
Broccoli City Festival returns with major headliners
The 2022 line-up has an insane amount of star-studded talent. Set to go down in early May, Broccoli City has partnered with Live Nation Urban to announce the mighty return and launch of BLK (Black) Change Weekend in the nation’s capital.
The 8th annual festival will take place over two days for the first time ever (May 7−8) and feature performances by DC native Ari Lennox, Summer Walker, Jeezy, Wale, 21 Savage, Larry June and more. Hosted by Gia Peppers, Rodney Rikai and Little Bacon Bear, BC Fest will once again include one-of-a-kind activations, a local marketplace and surprise performances on the grounds of RFK Stadium. Tickets are available now at www.BCFestival.com.
True inspirational for Broccoli City Festival ‘22
Inspired by the documentary Wattstax, the BLK Change Weekend event was created to mobilize young people, companies, and community organizations to work together to create a more racially equitable world for Black millennials and the new generations.
Beyond the music lineup, the weekend will feature a series of community impact volunteer activities promoting community health and forums highlighting job/internship opportunities, health/wellness tools, financial support for small businesses, and criminal and environmental justice issues. Volunteers will have the opportunity to earn tickets for their service. Additional BLK Change Weekend events include:
• Broccoli CON & Career Expo
• BC 5k & Fitness
• BC All Night
Sky-high expectations and words from the execs
With May around the corner and this massive news to kick-off Black History Month, Broccoli Festival co-founder Brandon McEachern and Live Nation Urban President Shawn Gee have both weighed in on what this ‘22 event means to the masses.
“This year’s festival will be historic for many reasons,” said Brandon McEachern, co-founder of BC Fest. “Not only does BC Fest 22 represent a moment for celebration and reflection on all we’ve been through the past few years; it will anchor BLK Change Weekend, which is poised to be one of the biggest calls to actions for our generation in the world. We’re bringing together community and business leaders to celebrate our culture and work together to provide Black communities, students and young professionals with equitable resources and opportunities.”
“We are really excited to bring Broccoli City Festival back after a long 2-year hiatus,” said Shawn Gee, president of Live Nation Urban. “This brand is important, as it’s much bigger than just the announced artist lineup. The mobilization of Black people and corporations that are active in the community, the education, conversation, and connections that happen at Broccoli Con, and t
Lil Durk's Changing His Life By Going In Reverse
School is cool. Chicago’s Lil Durk is changing the narrative to his life story by announcing plans to head back to the classroom to achieve a high school diploma.
School is cool. Chicago’s Lil Durk is changing the narrative to his life story by announcing plans to head back to the classroom to achieve a high school diploma.
Lil Durk’s Changing His Life By Going Backwards
Durkio went to his social media pages to break the massive news. LD revealed the motivation came from wanting to give himself a real-life hurdle.
“I’m going to get my high school diploma I want to challenge myself on my goals and real life situations”
Lil Durk’s Relationship Goals Are Always On Deck
It’s going to be more than just hitting the books in life. The hip-hop star has remained committed to building a family and strong bond with his ride or die girlfriend India Royale.
Recently, Durk revealed an intent to welcome new life into the world with his publicized bae.
“She asked me what I want for my birthday I told her a son and for us to get married.. @indiaroyale 🤍”
Lil Durk Knows He Slayed On 2021’s 2 Biggest Albums
Recently, the hip-hop star came forward to toot his own horn about glowing up in 2021 - notably for appearing on two of the biggest albums of the year.
Durkio hit up his Instagram page to share a reflection on appearing on both longtime pal Drake’s Certified Lover Boy and fellow Chi-Town native Kanye West’s Donda albums. LD shared a slideshow of pics and his caption reaffirms he’s not your average Midwest rapper.
“Ask my b*tch I was a CLB before it was a DONDA..”
Kanye West Is Still No. 1 Whether Drake Likes It Or Not
OVO Sound boss Drake might be a Certified Lover Boy but he’s not the top global artist in the game right now. His on-again, off-again mentor and idol Kanye West recently held down the crown as the top Global Digital Artist.
According to late September 2021 reports, the artist formerly known as Kanye West - simply going by ‘Ye’ these days - was the top global artist in the digital sphere. We’re not just talking hip-hop, this includes all genres.
Lil Durk Knows He Slayed On 2021’s 2 Biggest Albums
Chicago rapper Lil Durk is making sure people know yesterday’s price is not the same as today’s price - at all. The hip-hop star has come forward to toot his own horn about glowing up in 2021 - notably for appearing on two of the biggest albums of the year.
Chicago rapper Lil Durk is making sure people know yesterday’s price is not the same as today’s price - at all. The hip-hop star has come forward to toot his own horn about glowing up in 2021 - notably for appearing on two of the biggest albums of the year.
Lil Durk Knows He Slayed On 2021’s Biggest Album
Durkio hit up his Instagram page to share a reflection on appearing on both longtime pal Drake’s Certified Lover Boy and fellow Chi-Town native Kanye West’s Donda albums. LD shared a slideshow of pics and his caption reaffirms he’s not your average Midwest rapper.
“Ask my b*tch I was a CLB before it was a DONDA..”
Kanye West Is Still No. 1 Whether Drake Likes It Or Not
OVO Sound boss Drake might be a Certified Lover Boy but he’s not the top global artist in the game right now. His on-again, off-again mentor and idol Kanye West recently held down the crown as the top Global Digital Artist.
According to late September 2021 reports, the artist formerly known as Kanye West - simply going by ‘Ye’ these days - was the top global artist in the digital sphere. We’re not just talking hip-hop, this includes all genres.
Drake Is Still Selling Big
But don’t feel too bad for Drake. He still managed to secure a Top 5 spot in the rundown - notably the No. 4 position in-between Ed Sheeran and Doja Cat. What’s even more exciting is just how well his Certified Lover Boy album has performed..
After moving an astronomical 633K in its first week, it looks like Drake's sixth studio album will remain at the top of the chart for a second week in a row. According to HitsDailyDouble, Drake's Certified Lover Boy has sold another 233K in its second week which pushes the albums streaming numbers towards one billion across all DSPs. (HNHH)
Kanye West Drops Nearly $60 Million On Dream Home
Whether it’s topping the Global Artist list or competing to have the top album in the country, Ye is living the G.O.O.D life to say the least. Recent reports claimed he dropped $57.25 million on an epic-looking Malibu, California dream home.
And although the 3,665-square-foot, concrete-heavy house is designed by award-winning starchitect Tadao Ando, it wasn’t impressing the social media masses when Dirt.com broke the news Sunday night. “Kanye living in a parking garage,” one wrote on Zillow Gone Wild’s Instagram page Monday morning. “He loves the abandoned clinic look,” wrote another commenter, while a third added, “Looks like a high-end bunker for a cult leader.” (New York Post)