Lil Durk's New album Deep Thoughts, a Review

Lil Durk, one of the most influential voices in modern Hip-hop, has finally dropped his long awaited album Deep Thoughts. Originally slated for release in 2022, the project was delayed following Durk’s arrest in August of that year, tied to an attempted murder charge involving fellow rapper Quando Rondo. With a trial set for October that could potentially result in a life sentence, Deep Thoughts arrives under intense personal and legal pressure-making it one of the most emotionally charged albums of his career. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future Lil Durk continues to dominate the music world with a long list of chart topping records, award nominations and an ever growing fan base as he remains a fixture in the industry. His raw, autobiographical approach to music has always resonated with listeners but deep thoughts takes that vulnerability to a whole new level.

The album is like a diary-an unfiltered look into the mind of an artist facing one of the most challenging chapters of his life. Tracks like “Alhamdulillah” and “Shaken When I pray” reflect not only his struggles but also his deep connection to his faith. After converting to Islam two years ago, Durk has made it clear that his spiritually plays a central role in how he navigates life. That influence is felt heavily on the album. What makes Deep Thoughts so powerful is its honesty. This isn’t just a collection of bangers-this is Durk's truth. He addresses loyalty, loss, justice and redemption with the kind of raw emotions that fans have come to expect but there’s a deeper introspection here. 

Not only does the album reflect on a deeper level but it has some hits on there too. “Keep On Sippin” which talks about his drug addictions is one of my favorite songs on the album. It has a catchy hook making it easy to sing a long to, and it is raw and talks about fighting his own demons. “Cant Hide” with Jhene Aiko is a fan favorite where it has over 6 million streams already. "Vanish Mode" is also another song to look out for on the album with over 4 million streams. 

Overall, the album does not disappoint where there isn’t one bad song on it and has some good features like Lil Baby and Future. This is Lil Durks 9th album, but could also be his last because of his ongoing trial. It feels like a proper goodbye to his career, but we never know as he is still facing the unknown.