Deep Thoughts (2025)

Deep Thoughts is the ninth studio album by American rapper Lil Durk (Durk Banks), released on March 28, 2025, through Only the Family, Alamo Records, and Sony Music. Spanning approximately 45 minutes across 17 tracks—with some digital platforms listing up to 20—the album blends drill’s raw energy with introspective lyricism and emotional vulnerability. It features high-profile collaborations and polished production, reflecting both Durk’s personal growth and his continued dominance in contemporary hip-hop. Deep Thoughts solidifies his narrative-driven style, offering listeners a window into both his inner battles and outward ambition.

Tracklist & Features;

Supported by five pre-release singles:

• “Turn Up a Notch” (Sept 25, 2024) – lead single produced by Southside open.spotify.com+11en.wikipedia.org+11en.wikipedia.org+11
• “Monitoring Me” (Oct 4, 2024) – drill-infused track produced by Southside en.wikipedia.org+3en.wikipedia.org+3beneaththestripes.com+3
• “Late Checkout” (Oct 11, 2024) – featuring Hunxho en.wikipedia.org+3en.wikipedia.org+3beneaththestripes.com+3
• “Opportunist” (Oct 17, 2024) en.wikipedia.org+1beneaththestripes.com+1
• “Can’t Hide It” (Mar 21, 2025) – an R&B ballad featuring Jhené Aiko

Notable collaborations:

• Future on “They Want to Be You”

• Lil Baby on “1000 Times”

• Hunxho, Jhené Aiko (“Can’t Hide It”)

• Billboard 200: Debuted at #3 with ~64,000 album-equivalent units in the first week .

• Streaming: ~85 million on-demand streams during debut week .

• Other charts: #2 R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, plus top positions in multiple countries.