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Kanye West Explains Why Lil Durk “Broke His Heart” & Fell Out With Him

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Kanye West’s new interview on Justin LaBoy’s The Download podcast contained a whole lot of scandalous, bizarre, or interesting revelations. We could talk about the “Like That” remix he premiered, his lewd obsession with Michelle Obama, the alleged assault investigation against him after Bianca Censori was allegedly sexually assaulted… it’s a doozy. However, something that folks probably didn’t expect to hear about was that Ye and Lil Durk fell out of favor with each other, or at least, that’s how the Yeezy mogul sees things. They previously collaborated on various cuts, and as two Chicago rappers, some hometown fans likely feel very disappointed by this rift.

“Durk sent in a verse and he said, ‘Take my Yeezy shirt off and make it a doormat,’” Kanye West claimed of Lil Durk. “He said it four times. I hit him up and said, ‘You’re breaking my heart. Who told you to do this?’ I’m like, ‘Man, this is bad for the city. Who told you to do this?’ It’s like when J. Cole did the diss track or whatever. You got Drake, he’s really paid to come at my neck. But it’s another thing for somebody like that to come around you. It’s the whole friends [and] enemies talk.

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Kanye West Speaks On Lil Durk: Watch

“He must have never really liked me,” Kanye West went on concerning Lil Durk. I don’t know exactly what it is. I spoke to this man a few times about the line and then he changed the line to: ‘I take my Yeezy hat off and give my lil’ h*e that.’ And I’m just like, ‘Why y’all think y’all can play with me?’” It seems like he might be referring to a leaked track off an upcoming VULTURES volume, “Field Trip,” which also reportedly features Playboi Carti and Kodak Black.

Meanwhile, the “PROBLEMATIC” creative also expressed that these lyrics hurt him more than Drake taking Smurk on tour during the VULTURES 1 rollout. “And it’s f**k Drake for taking Durk right at the beginning of the Vultures role [sic] out I’ll come back to yall if I think of more f**k you’s,” he had ranted on Instagram. These issues between these former partners could extend to them removing each other’s contributions off of their respective most recent albums, or perhaps some disagreements over label contracts. All of that, though, is purely speculative. Nevertheless, for more news and the latest updates on Kanye West and Lil Durk, keep checking in with HNHH.

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Lil Durk Serenades India Royale With Some R&B Amid Tensions

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Lil Durk and India Royale, according to some fans, were exhibiting some tension online thanks to some alleged social media shade that they threw each other’s way on Monday (April 22). If this is true, and they had something to patch up, then it seems like they found a common link to try to get in better spirits: their love of R&B. Moreover, a clip emerged of Smurk serenading his boo in the car with some singing, and there were wildly different reactions to it you can find in the comments sections of the post below. While some fans thought this was very cute and wholesome, others aren’t buying their romance or brought up past issues between them to argue that they should just call it quits.

Furthermore, this speaks to celebrity couples not having it the easiest on the Internet, as typical relationship bumps in the road become massive potholes when exposed to an audience ready to comment on every move. Regardless, it had been a while since the couple popped up in the headlines, so at least they were seemingly staying away from all the drama. Hopefully they did this not to heal a scar, but to ward off any suggestions that their social media shade was directed at each other. After all, Lil Durk happily, proudly, and gratefully showed off his Valentine’s Day gift to India Royale earlier this year.

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Lil Durk Sings To India Royale: Watch

Elsewhere, both are quite busy with their respective careers and endeavors from what social media and other developments indicate. For example, the Chicago rapper announced the launch of Smurkchella in his home city, a concert promoting anti-gun violence causes, donating proceeds to charitable organizations in the community, and bringing on other artists to spread the word. While all the details aren’t confirmed yet, as it seems in its very early stages, he suggested that it would be at the Bears’ stadium. Lil Durk has come a long way since his early drill days, and to see that he reached a position to possibly execute this type of initiative is very heartening.

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Meanwhile, do you think the couple is actually fighting? Are the XXL critic‘s attempts to sing to India futile or is music really as cornily healing as the industry would have you believe? Whatever the case, drop your thoughts down in the comments section below. Also, stick around on HNHH for the latest news and more updates on Lil Durk and India Royale.

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Lil Durk Announces “Smurkchella” Concert To Stop Chicago Violence

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Lil Durk is tired of the violence. The rapper has been one of the loudest when it comes to speaking out against the murder rate in Chicago, and now he’s taking steps to combat it. He took to his Instagram on April 10 to announce plans for a musical event he dubbed “Smurkchella.” The concept behind the event is to promote peace and positivity within the Windy City. Dirk also plans to use the proceeds from the event to give back to those in need.

The event may still be in its early stages, but Lil Durk is serious about bringing it to fruition. “I’ma do a Smurkchella next year at the bears stadium in Chicago,” he wrote on Instagram. “It’s gone be a stop the violence event and we gone split half the money with different non profits from big to small. I need help I need every artist who locked in with me to help save these kids.” The rapper went on to clarify that he’ll be partnering with his own charity, the Neighborhood Heroes Foundation, to ensure that everything is legitimate. “@neighborhoodheroesfoundation will help put it together,” he asserted. “Let’s go this my way of giving back without saying it to look cool.”

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Lil Durk Will Organize The Event Through His Foundation

There’s no word yet on which artists will perform at “Smurkchella.” Lil Durk is currently seeking out rappers to come and perform, as evidenced by his official statement. The rapper has has never put together a concert, but he has organized several events with his Neighborhood Heroes Foundation. In 2022, the foundation helped supply Chicago inmates and correctional facility workers with 29,000 of hand sanitizer to combat the COVID-19 crisis.

This is not the first time Durk has put his money where his mouth is. The “All My Life” rapper recently teamed with Amazon Music to launch the Durk Banks Endowment Fund. It was started to aid participants in the Durk-affiliated Chicago charities, Neighborhood Heroes HBCU College & Career Readiness Cohort Program, as they seek out higher education. Two participants were selected out of 20, and given $50K scholarships to attend Howard University in Washington, D.C. All things considered, Durk seems like the right man to get “Smurkchella” off the ground.

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Lil Durk Wants to Host Smurkchella in Chicago to Stop the Violence

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Lil Durk is looking to stop the violence in his hometown of Chicago. Hitting Instagram, Durkio revealed his desire to bring back Smurkchella, eyeing the Bears stadium, Soldier Field, as the host location.

“I’ma do a Smurkchella next year at the bears stadium in Chicago,” he wrote. “it’s gone be a stop the violence event and we gone split half the money with different non profits from big to small. I need help I need every artist who locked in with me to help save these kids.”

He added, “@neighborhoodheroesfoundation will help put it together let’s go this my way of giving back without saying it to look cool.”

Last June, Durk detailed his desire to unite Chicago Muslims for a prayer to eliminate beef.

“I want to hold the biggest prayer in Chicago for the Muslims that bring everybody together soon,” Durk wrote. “Price to the side then after get problems off the chest help the petty beef go away private location.”

Last May, Lil Durk live-streamed himself on Instagram visiting a homeless man in Los Angeles who went viral on TikTok last month for playing Durk’s “All My Life” video with J. Cole on a projector screen inside a sidewalk tent.

Looking to help out this man who has fallen on some hard times, Lil Durk rewarded the man with a hotel room for a month, a cell phone, gift cards, and an unspecified amount of cash.

“I want to do something real special. I got kindness in my heart, right?” Smurk said during his Instagram Live broadcast while driving around L.A. “So the homeless guy that was playing ‘All My Life’ in the tent, I found him and I’ma pull up on him. I got him a hotel room for him. You never know what people are going through. I’m finna walk up to him, let’s get it.”

While Durk did live stream, he gave the man some respect by asking him first if he was Ok being on camera. Durk then positioned him in the frame and asked him his name.  “Pedro,” the man replied.

Durk has made headlines recently with his streak of good deeds. In April, the 30-year-old partnered with Amazon Music to launch the Durk Banks Endowment Fund to help two lucky students attend Howard University in Washington, D.C.The two students were each given a $50,000 scholarship to the prestigious HBCU and were selected from 20 participants in Durk’s Neighborhood Heroes HBCU College & Career Readiness Cohort Program. He also announced he’d be donating $250,000 to Howard’s GRACE Grant, a program created to help students needing tuition assistance.

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J. Cole’s Dreamville Fest Setlist: The Full List Of Songs Complete With Guests

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J. Cole performed at North Carolina’s Dreamville Festival yesterday (April 7) and had a ton of surprises in store. Throughout his set, he brought out several special guests, like Jeremih, 6LACK, Lil Yachty, Central Cee, and more. He also addressed the fact that he dissed Kendrick Lamar on “7 Minute Drill” recently, apologizing and taking the blame.

In total, J. Cole performed a stacked 26 songs between his biggest solo hits and covering tracks from other artists, making it well worth it for fans who were there to watch him.

Check out his complete setlist below, according to Setlist.FM.

J. Cole’s Dreamville Fest 2024 Setlist

1. “Crocodile Tearz” (Live debut)
2. “Middle Child”
3. “Wet Dreamz”
4. “A Tale Of 2 Citiez”
5. “G.O.M.D.”
6. “Power Trip”
7. “Planez” (Jeremih cover) (with Jeremih)
8. “Oui” (Jeremih cover) (with Jeremih)
9. “Pretty Little Fears” (6LACK cover) (with 6LACK) (Cole live debut)
10. “Nonchalant” (6LACK cover) (with 6LACK)
11. “PRBLMS” (6LACK cover) (with 6LACK)
12. “Johnny P’s Caddy” (Benny the Butcher cover) (with Benny the Butcher)
13. “Rubber Bands & Weight” (Benny the Butcher cover) (with Benny the Butcher)
14. “The Secret Recipe” (Lil Yachty & J. Cole cover) (with Lil Yachty)
15. “Strike (Holster)” (Lil Yachty cover) (with Lil Yachty)
16. “Under The Sun” (with Lute, Bas, Cozz, EARTHGANG, & Omen)
17. “Down Bad” (with Bas, Cozz, EARTHGANG, & Omen)
18. “H.Y.B.” (with Bas) (Live debut; also with Central Cee)
19. “Sprinter” (Dave & Central Cee cover) (with Central Cee)
20. “Doja” (Central Cee cover) (with Central Cee)
21. “The London” (Young Thug cover)
22. “A Lot” (21 Savage cover)
23. “All My Life” (Lil Durk cover) (with Lil Durk)
24. “Back In Blood” (Pooh Shiesty cover) (with Lil Durk)
25. “Love Yourz”
26. “No Role Modelz”

Lil Durk Teams Up With STARRY to Give HBCU Students $333K in Prizes & Scholarships

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Music and sports go hand in hand. Especially now, basketball fans are tuned in more than ever as professional and college teams compete for the playoff spots and championships.

This coming spring, rapper Lil Durk is teaming up with the soda STARRY to reward HBCU students for their passion for the sport, both on and off the court. First, the STARRY FIZZ FEST will allow students to show off their skills and even get a chance to win more than $333K in scholarships and prizes at four lucky HBCU campuses. The Chicago rapper will even be surprising one lucky campus with an in-person appearance!

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The basketball competition kicks off at Norfolk State on Friday, March 29th, before hitting Hampton, Jackson State, and Morgan State. Students will be able to participate, and they can even secure an NIL deal to become one of the new faces of STARRY, the delicious, refreshing lemon lime-flavored soda—joining superstars such as Ice Spice and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

One student at each school will also receive a $20K scholarship for their education.

“Being competitive doesn’t just apply to sport, life itself is about hunger, drive and teamwork. This initiative is about rewarding students for their grind on and off the court, showing love and supporting our people while chasing their dreams,” said Lil Durk.

STARRY is the official soft drink of the NBA, WNBA, and NBA G League. Teaming up with Lil Durk to give back to the community will be an unforgettable moment and opportunity for college students.

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Lil Durk Drops Nostalgic New Single and Video “Old Days”

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GRAMMY® Award-winning hip-hop artist Lil Durk has unveiled his latest single and music video, “Old Days,” marking a nostalgic turn in his discography.

Durk ignited anticipation across social media platforms by teasing fans with a snippet on Instagram. The track boasts hard-hitting production coupled with melodic verses, allowing Durk to reflect on his journey in the music industry.

You can hear the single below.

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Lil Durk Reflects On The ‘Old Days’ In The First Taste Of ‘Love Songs 4 The Streets 3’

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Lil Durk is back with some heat. Tonight (February 23), the Chicago rapper has begun rolling out a new project, sharing his new single, “Old Days.”

On the new single, Durk looks back on his tumultuous journey, which has shaped him into who he is today.

“I miss the old days, the old ways, my history iconic / I was takin’ so many pills, I was so high, I really abused it,” he recalls on one of the song’s verses. Now, in a better place in terms of both his mental and physical health, he finds himself wanting peace, but fears the idea may now be a pipe dream. “I wish I could stop the war, I really wanna live in peace / I wish I could stop the war, but it’s too late for them to speak.”

2024 is gearing up to be a big year for Durk. Earlier this month, Durk won his first Grammy for Best Melodic Rap Performance for his J. Cole collaboration, “All My Life.” He also joined Cole and Drake for their It’s All A Blur — Big As The What? Tour. While celebrating these huge milestones, Durk has been teasing his next project, Love Songs 4 The Streets 3.

You can see the “Old Days” video above.

Lil Durk Tells Fans To Stop Leaking His Music While Teasing A New Track

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Lil Durk has a lot to be happy about right now. The longtime Chicago rapper won his first-ever GRAMMY for “All My Life” in the Best Melodic Rap Performance category. Then, not too long after that, his friend and collaborator, Drake, revealed that he was added to the remainder of the It’s All A Blur – Big As The What? Tour. On top of that, his collaborations in 2024 have been solid as well.

Even with all of that success going on, he still has a bone to pick with the fans. Lil Durk walked down to the stage while someone walked behind him and held up a sign saying, ” The more y’all leak, the longer it takes.” While his music has been released early by eager supporters, Durk was being a hypocrite in this situation. While greeting the fans and heading down to perform, he was teasing an unreleased track.

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Some Fans Want Lil Durk To Keep The Leaks

 
 
 
 
 
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DJ Akademiks shared the video on his IG and expectedly, the comments section was having a field day. While there were some joking Durk was being hypocritical, most were also questioning who actually likes his music. One person writes, “Don’t nobody wanna listen to durk especially not no leaks.” Some were also dragging NBA YoungBoy into this by comparing whose music is better. “YB way better like way way better 💯” Like the fans, we are also scratching our heads with this one.

What are your thoughts on Lil Durk going against his own message to his fans by leaking music himself? Do you think leaks are good or bad for the music industry, why or why not? Do you think fans are too harsh to the Chicago rapper? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Lil Durk. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the world of music.

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Lil Durk Has New Music On The Way, But Fans Theorize He’s Competing With NBA YoungBoy

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Things may never be sorted out between NBA YoungBoy and Lil Durk. The reasons are valid, though, especially because of the tragedy of losing King Von. Their opposing fanbases are certainly not letting up on each other either. It seems every time Lil Durk and NBA YoungBoy drop new music, their material is always up for debate and comparison. More of that will be going doing this Friday, February 16, as both dropping new tracks. The Chicago native posted an Instagram Story announcing the heat he has coming.

DJ Akademiks reshared the Story on his account. Durk captioned the post, “I’m dropping some for the streets Friday F%CK it.” As we mentioned YB is doing the same thing, expanding his 2024 catalog to five. His single has a title and it is called “Closed Case.” The Louisiana rapper made this known nearly a week ago with the lyrics for it already being on Genius.

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The Durk Vs. YB Debate Will Never End

 
 
 
 
 
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Durk does not have a title for his song yet at the moment of writing this post. Fans immediately went into DJ Akademiks’ comments section comparing GRAMMY Awards and the like. One person says, “Durk Grammys: 1 YB Grammys: 0 😂the debate is over.” A NBA fan flies into to support him and says, “this is the dumbest s*** ever since when does a grammy determine who’s better 🤦🏾‍♂️” Another even goes as far as to say this, “Durk: ‘imma drop some for the streets’
The streets: ‘We don’t want that s***t’ 😂” Only time will tell who does better this coming weekend. 

What are your thoughts on Lil Durk and NBA YoungBoy both dropping music on the same day? Who is going to get more streams and why? Who do you think is the better rapper is and why? Will this competition and debating ever end? Do you think Durk did this intentionally? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to tell us in the comments below. Additionally, keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Lil Durk and NBA YoungBoy. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the world of music.

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