Lil Durk: The Chicago rap star talks J. Cole collaboration, a decade in the game and meeting Allen Iverson
There’s never a dull moment when it comes to Lil Durk. The Chicago rap heavyweight recently chopped it up with Apple Music Radio’s Nadeska on a flurry of topics ranging from his growth as a hit-making musician to getting the chance to meet living NBA legend Allen Iverson.
There’s never a dull moment when it comes to Lil Durk. The Chicago rap heavyweight recently chopped it up with Apple Music Radio’s Nadeska on a flurry of topics ranging from his growth as a hit-making musician to getting the chance to meet living NBA legend Allen Iverson.
The entire interview is insanely fire and if you’re looking for those key moments, peep some key quotes below and keep scrolling to see Durkio chopping it up.
Lil Durk on the success and popularity of “All My Life” featuring J. Cole and how the feature came to be…
Shout out to J. Cole. Even just to have that type of music out, just on a positive level, feels super, super good.
I think that the J. Cole feature was definitely unexpected for my fans. He went super crazy. And it's so crazy, because we've been talking for two years. He always be like, "Send me a record," and I'm like, "I got to find the right record."
And I'm glad I waited two years, because in my eyes he's a legend. So if you have a chance to do a song with legend, do you send him something just to send it, just to say you got one, or you're going to make it stick? So that's why I never just sent him a record, because I want something that's going to stick.
As soon as I did the record, he was the first person that popped into my head. I'm like, "I got it."
Lil Durk reflects on where he was 10 years ago versus now…
Yeah, a lot can change from then to now. You can tell the big difference on just character, the music, the beat selection, the entourage. Everything has changed from that point, but that's where it started from. That's where I get my motivation from.
Honestly, I didn't even have a direction. I didn't even have a goal. I didn't know I'd be a real artist. I'd be doing arenas and festivals and stuff like that, so at that time I was just doing it just on some local, "I got the trenches on lock," type stuff. So my vision wasn't as big as I would've thought it had been.
Lil Durk on having people like Swizz Beats as mentors…
It's important. Where I'm from, they don't really do it like that. So I'm saying ain't a lot of leaders, where I'm from. It's like whatever make money, the quick money. If it's violence, if it's this, they going to get to the money, but people like Swizz, and like my daddy, my mom, and a couple more people in my life, we've got something to prove, to show them we're going to be the difference and we're going to change the world. Because if you just look at this whole Chicago, it's like everybody doing the same thing: Not too many want to change a lot. A lot trying to change, but can't change because ain't no way to. So I hope I could be a platform for them.
Lil Durk on how he continues to turn out project after project…
I'm really like a studio head. Yeah, I'm just so much of a fan of music. I just spend all my time doing music. So when you say "having fun", when I actually do go have fun, we feel just super good. No bad energy. Then do therapy, then talk to your friends. Let me give you an example. So if I got my kids, and one of my guys probably see his kids but not like that, it'll motivate him to keep his kids around more. That's how I got motivated too, by bond.
Lil Durk on religion…
It keeps me sane. It keeps me stress-free. I don't really look at everything like, "Oh, he got good luck. He got..." I believe in a higher power. As I say, the rug is what we pray on. So whatever you believe in, whoever you believe in, if you believe in them and you've been through a lot of stuff in your life and you at a peaceful place, going to a happy place, I think you should get more into your religion.
Lil Durk on meeting NBA Legend Allen Iverson…
It was funny because it was me and French Montana in the club, and Allen Iverson pointed and I thought he pointed at me. So I'm doing all this shit, and they walk up to me. He walked to French.
So I played it off like, "Damn, I thought you were talking to me." Then he turns around, like, "Man, bro, I fuck with you." I'm like, "Oh..." So that was one of the moments, with me and Allen Iverson.
Jonny Fastlane report: Casanova 2x renounces his gang plus DJ Vlad and YK Osiris apologize
If you want to get into contact with me, the best way to do it is on Instagram. If you just want to say what up, if you want to tell me you love my videos, you can tell me that you hate my videos but the best way to do that is on Instagram. Peace y’all, Jonny Fastlane here. So, DJ Vlad and YK Osiris apologize and Casanova 2x renounces his gang. Let’s talk hip-hop!
If you want to get into contact with me, the best way to do it is on Instagram. If you just want to say what up, if you want to tell me you love my videos, you can tell me that you hate my videos but the best way to do that is on Instagram. Peace y’all, Jonny Fastlane here. So, DJ Vlad and YK Osiris apologize and Casanova 2x renounces his gang. Let’s talk hip-hop!
Lil Durk: The kids fuel 'All My Life' with help from J. Cole
Life-changing raps? You bet. Chicago rapper Lil Durk makes sure to push the culture forward with help courtesy of J. Cole on their new ‘All My Life.’
Life-changing raps? You bet. Chicago rapper Lil Durk makes sure to push the culture forward with help courtesy of J. Cole on their new ‘All My Life.’
Reflecting on his personal ups and downs while sharing verse time with the North Carolina hitmaker? Durkio knows exactly what he’s doing. Tap in.
Chief Wuk, Doodie Lo and Icewear Vezzo are about 'Thug Life' in new video
Three for the win? That’s the championship formula for Chief Wuk, Icewear Vezzo and Doodie Lo. The trio come through on their new ‘Thug Life’ music video and make sure the visual slaps as hard as the song.
Three for the win? That’s the championship formula for Chief Wuk, Icewear Vezzo and Doodie Lo. The trio come through on their new ‘Thug Life’ music video and make sure the visual slaps as hard as the song.
The OTF crew’s new visual holds your attention from start to finish. Peep the details and keep scrolling for the full music video.
Lil Durk recently gathered his trusted vultures for Loyal Bros 2, a compilation mixtape that showcased the talents of his Only The Family label roster. Today, OTF shares "Thug Life," a video for a mixtape highlight, uniting three of the Midwest's coldest rappers for an unapologetic banger. The new song thrives on the chemistry between Only The Family standout Chief Wuk, his fellow OTF rapper Doodie Lo, and Detroit slick talker Icewear Vezzo, its menacing, low-note piano bassline creating an atmosphere as gray and forbidding as the sky over the Great Lakes. Each emcee takes his turn demonstrating in vivid detail why opps should steer clear: "Thug life, middle fingers up/Screamin' f*ck the opps/Dumped a drac', let out one of the '50s/Spin another block," spits Chief Wuk.
In the video, directed by the three emcees post up in a run down warehouse as they plot their next moves, projecting a unified front that will take the rap game by storm.. The latest video from the Loyal Bros 2, "Thug Life" follows in the wake of "ISTG Pt. 2," a collaboration between Doodie Lo and Kodak Black, "Block Is Hot" ft. Deeski and Lil Durk, and Durk's fiery "Hanging With Wolves."
Highlighted by several brand new tracks by Lil Durk, including the recent single "Hanging With Wolves, Loyal Bros 2 touts the benefits of keeping a tight circle of devoted vultures who were around before the fame and fortune. Curated by the Chicago-bred superstar, the new tape showcases the raw lyricism and melodic instincts of the label's roster of talent, which now boasts luminaries like Doodie Lo, Booka600, Chief Wuk, C3, Deeski, BoonieMoe, OTF Jam, and more. On "We Did It," one of the tape's highlight tracks, BoonieMoe welcomes a verse from the late great King Von. With additional guest spots from Kodak Black, Trippie Redd, PGF Nuk, BIG 30, Lil Zay Osama, and many others, Loyal Bros 2 is available everywhere via Only The Family/EMPIRE.
Get ready for Roddy Ricch and Lil Durk's 'Twin' music video
Roddy Ricch knows he’s nice-nice with the wordplay but in 2022, it’s all about the visuals. New footage is circulating online showing the West Coast rap heavyweight putting the cinematic flexing together with Lil Durk for their ‘Twin’ anthem.
Roddy Ricch knows he’s nice-nice with the wordplay but in 2022, it’s all about the visuals. New footage is circulating online showing the West Coast rap heavyweight putting the cinematic flexing together with Lil Durk for their ‘Twin’ anthem.
The music video production looks like endless fun with the fancy Mercedes in the back.
Lil Durk is wetty with the backwards free throw shooting
Could we ever see this in the NBA? Possibly in a blowout game? It looks like Lil Durk is out here doing it for the culture with the season in full swing by doing a backwards free throw.
Could we ever see this in the NBA? Possibly in a blowout game? It looks like Lil Durk is out here doing it for the culture with the season in full swing by doing a backwards free throw.
The real question is how many takes did this - er - take? Wetty with the shot.
Jonny Fastlane report: Lil Durk's charges dropped
If you want to get into contact with me, the best way to do it is on Instagram. If you just want to say what up, if you want to tell me you love my videos, you can tell me that you hate my videos but the best way to do that is on Instagram. Peace y’all, Jonny Fastlane here. So, all charges have been dropped in Lil Durk’s attempted murder case. Let’s talk hip-hop!
If you want to get into contact with me, the best way to do it is on Instagram. If you just want to say what up, if you want to tell me you love my videos, you can tell me that you hate my videos but the best way to do that is on Instagram. Peace y’all, Jonny Fastlane here. So, all charges have been dropped in Lil Durk’s attempted murder case. Let’s talk hip-hop!
Lil Durk's OTF artist Doodie Lo talks studio grind, evolving and making bangers
Peace y’all, Jonny Fastlane here. So, OTF artist Doodie Lo exclusively talks about his come-up, close-knit Lil Durk bond, evolving as an artist, how he makes his music and a lot more. Let’s talk hip-hop!
Peace y’all, Jonny Fastlane here. So, OTF artist Doodie Lo exclusively talks about his come-up, close-knit Lil Durk bond, evolving as an artist, how he makes his music and a lot more. Let’s talk hip-hop!
Jonny Fastlane report: Lil Durk's face gets burned on stage
If you want to get into contact with me, the best way to do it is on Instagram. If you just want to say what up, if you want to tell me you love my videos, you can tell me that you hate my videos but the best way to do that is on Instagram. Peace y’all, Jonny Fastlane here. So, Lil Durk’s face gets burned on-stage. Let’s talk hip-hop!
If you want to get into contact with me, the best way to do it is on Instagram. If you just want to say what up, if you want to tell me you love my videos, you can tell me that you hate my videos but the best way to do that is on Instagram. Peace y’all, Jonny Fastlane here. So, Lil Durk’s face gets burned on-stage. Let’s talk hip-hop!
Jonny Fastlane report: Lil Durk brings out Kanye West at Rolling Loud Miami
If you want to get into contact with me, the best way to do it is on Instagram. If you just want to say what up, if you want to tell me you love my videos, you can tell me that you hate my videos but the best way to do that is on Instagram. Peace y’all, Jonny Fastlane here. So, Kanye West actually ‘did’ perform at Rolling Loud. Let’s talk hip-hop.
If you want to get into contact with me, the best way to do it is on Instagram. If you just want to say what up, if you want to tell me you love my videos, you can tell me that you hate my videos but the best way to do that is on Instagram. Peace y’all, Jonny Fastlane here. So, Kanye West actually ‘did’ perform at Rolling Loud. Let’s talk hip-hop.
Fabolous activates his bromance goals with Lil Durk, DJ Khaled and Moneybagg Yo
New York rapper Fabolous is the opposite of anti-social. Instead, the Brooklyn native is all about embracing bromance moments with everyone from DJ Khaled to Memphis’ Moneybagg Yo at one of Lil Durk’s new tour stops.
New York rapper Fabolous is the opposite of anti-social. Instead, the Brooklyn native is all about embracing bromance moments with everyone from DJ Khaled to Memphis’ Moneybagg Yo at one of Lil Durk’s new tour stops.
The hip-hop heavyweight lights up his social media pages with snapshots of himself rubbing elbows with his rap game peers. The snapshots are heartwarming to say the least. Swiping is a Broooooooooooklyn thing.
“Rooting for all the young ni99a$ who stayed down til they came 🆙 @lildurk #7220Tour #OnlyTHEFAMILY”
Jonny Fastlane report: 6ix9ine tries to bully fake Lil Durk
If you want to get into contact with me the best way to do it is on Instagram. If you just want to say what up, if you want to tell me you love my videos - you can tell me that you hate my videos but the best way to do that is on Instagram. Peace y’all, Jonny Fastlane here. So, 6ix9ine gets fake Durk to be in a music video. Let’s talk hip-hop!
If you want to get into contact with me the best way to do it is on Instagram. If you just want to say what up, if you want to tell me you love my videos - you can tell me that you hate my videos but the best way to do that is on Instagram. Peace y’all, Jonny Fastlane here. So, 6ix9ine gets fake Durk to be in a music video. Let’s talk hip-hop!
Lil Durk's 'What Happened to Virgil' keeps the iconic designer's memory alive
Chicago rapper Lil Durk is making sure the world never forgets Virgil Abloh. The hip-hop veteran comes through with help from Gunna with their ‘What Happened to Virgil’ music video.
Chicago rapper Lil Durk is making sure the world never forgets Virgil Abloh. The hip-hop veteran comes through with help from Gunna with their ‘What Happened to Virgil’ music video.
The visual hits hard and even features the duo turning up at an airport runway.
Jonny Fastlane report: Lil Durk takes over the Metaverse
If you want to get into contact with me the best way to do it is on Instagram. If you just want to say what up, if you want to tell me you love my videos - you can tell me that you hate my videos but the best way to do that is on Instagram. Peace y’all, Jonny Fastlane here. So, Lil Durk is taking over the Metaverse.
If you want to get into contact with me the best way to do it is on Instagram. If you just want to say what up, if you want to tell me you love my videos - you can tell me that you hate my videos but the best way to do that is on Instagram. Peace y’all, Jonny Fastlane here. So, Lil Durk is taking over the Metaverse.
Big Sean's Lil Durk, Bryson Tiller + Hit-Boy 'Loyal To A Fault' hits hard
Former G.O.O.D. Music artist Big Sean isn’t rocking with Kanye West anymore but it’s not stopping his daily grind. The hip-hop heavyweight comes through with his Lil Durk, Bryson Tiller and Hit-Boy-featured “Loyal To A Fault” music video premiere.
Former G.O.O.D. Music artist Big Sean isn’t rocking with Kanye West anymore but it’s not stopping his daily grind. The hip-hop heavyweight comes through with his Lil Durk, Bryson Tiller and Hit-Boy-featured “Loyal To A Fault” music video premiere.
The video is all types of fun and hard-hitting. Sean Don uses an actual bowling alley to let his emotions run loose with women surrounded all around. Check out the new visual and scroll further to peep details on B.I. and Hit-Boy’s new What You Expect project.
Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated artist Big Sean and longtime collaborator, Grammy®-winning super-producer Hit-Boy have released their new EP collaboration WHAT YOU EXPECT, out now via Def Jam Recordings. The duo dropped a video for "Loyal To A Fault" featuring Bryson Tiller and Lil Durk today.
Sean and Hit’s long list of collaborative efforts goes back to the 2012 G.O.O.D. Music banger “Clique,” and beyond. Last year, the two joined forces for three songs on Detroit 2, Sean’s third consecutive #1 debut on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Detroit 2 is eligible for Best Rap Album at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. "Deep Reverence"featuring Nipsey Hussle, garnered a Grammy® nomination for Best Rap Performance in 2020.
Hit-Boy has emerged as one of the music industry’s most successful and sought-after producers over the past decade, with a discography reading like who’s who in popular music and four Grammys® under his belt for Best Rap Song in 2011 (Jay-Z and Kanye West’s 4x-platinum “N*ggas In Paris”); Best Pop Vocal Album in 2018 (Ariana Grande’s global #1 Sweetener); Best Rap Performance in 2019 (“Racks In the Middle” collabo with Nipsey Hussle and Roddy Ricch); and Best Rap Album in 2021 (King’s Disease by Nas, released in 2020).
Hit-Boy won new acclaim this year for his work as executive producer on the Nas sequel, King’s Disease II (August 2021), which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and #3 on the 200 Albums chart. Hit-Boy was also executive producer of Judas and the Black Messiah: The Inspired Album. Its buzz and success was unprecedented, debuting at #1 on the Billboard Soundtrack Albums chart, and rising to #12 on the 200 Albums chart.
What You Expect Tracklist
Chaos
Into It
The One
Loyal To A Fault feat. Bryson Tiller & Lil Durk
Offense feat. Babyface Ray & 42 Dugg
What A Life
Lil Durk’s Iced-Out W/ His Richard Mille Birthday Watches
Chicago rapper Lil Durk is loving all the attention. The hip-hop star celebrates his birthday by sharing Instagram Story footage of himself surrounded by iced-out pieces.
Chicago rapper Lil Durk is loving all the attention. The hip-hop star celebrates his birthday by sharing Instagram Story footage of himself surrounded by iced-out pieces.
There’s initially a look at the chains but it’s really all about his Richard Mille pieces. You can’t help but geek out over how cool they look.
Durkio is doing big things in 2021 and feeling all the rap game love. From working with Kanye West and Drake to holding down his city on his own, there’s possibly no one bigger in the Chi right now than LD.
Nicki Minaj + Lil Durk Agree Women Should Make Men Wait For Sex
New York rapper Nicki Minaj is giving people plenty to debate. The hip-hop star goes to Instagram Live with Chicago rapper Lil Durk to speak on what happens behind closed doors.
New York rapper Nicki Minaj is giving people plenty to debate. The hip-hop star goes to Instagram Live with Chicago rapper Lil Durk to speak on what happens behind closed doors.
The duo are both in very happy relationships and talk about the concept of women making men wait before getting intimate. While Durk acknowledges he didn’t always feel this way, he agrees with Onika Maraj.
The pair keep it a hundred on romance and Nicki really pushes for ladies to not give up their bodies so quickly. She even points out there is no man - regardless of celebrity status - worthy of an instant smash session.
Coi Leray Came ‘This’ Close To Quitting Rap
You might have to call it a comeback no one knew existed - #CoiLeray dropped the mic on her own career and U.O.E.N.O.
You might have to call it a comeback no one knew existed - #CoiLeray dropped the mic on her own career and U.O.E.N.O.
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Yes - it’s true, the rap rookie people still have mixed feelings about when it comes to her free styling skills and assumed cap-filled bars is going viral right now. And no - it has nothing to do with thirst trap selfies or dating rumors - it’s all about her giving up on the rap game until one person came to the rescue.
No - not T’Challa, Idris Elba or any other big screen action hero but rather Chicago’s own #LilDurk - who collaborated with Leray on #NoMoreParties - actually stopped her from giving up on the music grind. She went to her IG Story with the caption:
“Almost gave up one day and he told me don’t ever stop. Most artists show love from a distance on some weird sh*t but this man right here believed in me, believed in No More Parties and been behind me every since.”
All sincere and gushy moments aside, can artists get their publicists to grammar check their posts heading into 2022?
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