Big Facts E8: Lil Durk on Chicago Street Dynamics & More + Mental Health & PTSD in Black Community

Big Bank & DJ Scream are back for episode 8 of Big Facts! Lil Durk stops by to talk about what he's been up to, working on new music and focused on leveling up for 2020 with new hits, getting on the charts, booking festivals, and more. He talks about the evolution of the content in his music. When he first started rapping he didn't really have a subject, but now he's able to talk about real-life experiences more in his new music.
Durk talks about growing up in Chicago and having to become a man at an early age. He talks about recently relocating to Atlanta and the difference between the two cities. He credits Atlanta with having more of a vibe of unity and family, while the vibe in Chicago is war. He talks about how in Atlanta, OGs are still respected and can help to resolve issues, while in Chicago there are no OGs, and the young n****s don't care or respect their opinions.
Durk mentions a few up and coming artists out of Chicago who he thinks are next to blow, like Cowboy, Polo G, G Herbo, Cole Bennett, & more. He says that he supports all the young n****s because he remembers coming into the game, looking up to artists like Meek Mill and Future, and how impactful support from established artists can be to the next generation.
They touch on what it will take to improve the streets of Chicago, which Durk says will be hard to accomplish because respect is not easily earned in the city. He says that certain dynamics of the hood are inevitable, and that the situation will not be resolved overnight. He recalls a time when Meek reached out to him saying he wanted to come out to Chicago, and Durk kept it real, telling him to do so at his own risk, He couldn't tell him he would be good because he wasn't even good; he still had to stay safe himself, and Meek appreciated it and rocked with him more for looking out. He talks about how it's hard for OGs in Chicago to tell young n****s anything because they don't respect past accomplishments or accolades, they only care about what's going on now in the streets.
Next, they discuss the benefits of locking in and choosing the right woman to be in the life of a street n***a. Bank says that there are so many street n****s who have never experienced genuine love in their life. Some have grown up in broken homes without someone to love them, and how detrimental it is for them to go through life only loving their guns. Bank & Durk talk about how having solid women in their corner helps them to move and think differently and make better decisions. The benefits of receiving love from a solid woman and the effects on the psyche is something that cannot be attained from dealing only with h**s.
Next, the discuss Durk's advice for up and coming artists looking to sign. He talks about what he looks for in a label situation, which is the ability to push his records while maintaining a family dynamic. He advises not to worry about the money in the beginning and that with the right team and effort, the money will come. He also touches on his relationship with French Montana, what to expect from him in 2020, and hints at a new album coming soon but for now, he is keeping the details under wraps.
Next, Bank and Scream welcome Lola from Mindstate Health Care to the show to discuss mental health in the black community. Lola talks about how she was inspired to pursue a career in mental wellness and therapy after seeing so many black men suffer. She talks about how to recognize when something is not right mentally and how to find a safe space to discuss with a trusted therapist, friend, or family. They touch on mental wellness in the entertainment industry, and Lola recommends that all entertainers, athletes, and artists should seek out therapy for the ups and downs that are inevitable from living within the spotlight.
They talk about the alarming rates of black men who are suffering in silence with PTSD from growing up in poverty, broken homes, and witnessing police brutality. Bank asks how we can fix ourselves, which Lola says is possible, but we have to move beyond just praying about it to taking action and seeking out therapy. They talk about the stigma of mental illness, and Lola says that we must be more kind and open to being of service to others when we see someone who isn't right mentally. Instead of going the other way to avoid them completely, she suggests asking what is troubling them and being more supportive.
Next, they talk about a few celebrities who have had public mental breakdowns, like Orlando Brown and Antonio Brown. Lola advises that we stop telling boys not to cry, and instead ask them what is wrong and help them learn to express themselves so that we aren't teaching them to bottle up their pain, which leads to depression, mental breakdowns, and the inability to deal with their emotions as they get older. They also discuss the trauma from prison, women fabricating stories of infidelity with assumptions, people believing their own lies, & more!

[@srinathseshadri2577]

You can tell Durk respect Bank and really engages w him. Bank name stamped 🎯

[@dirtybirdxx]

She is right. Mental health classes should be mandated in schools asap! Also meditation every morning. And it should be practiced at home by the parents

[@demlord5062]

What

[@thecrow4597]

No they just have to behave properly and then your mind gets ordered exactly as it should be.

[@Identity1010]

Sound to constructive

[@LilXay]

Not meds tf you saying

[@dirtybirdxx]

@@thecrow4597 you sound like you shouldn't have kids

[@mt.vernon7561]

Big Bank a real solid dude love watching these interviews!

[@dms0093]

that game about havin one woman to love you was the jewel

[@breirl]

real ones picked up on it

[@Dizzy808Productions]

much respect scream and bank for this topic shit so real as young black man i know i got ptsd for show from the shit i went through since a child but i thank god though because music been my therapy since a kid

[@techwood16]

I'm glad y'all covering mental health I needed to hear that

[@freegame202]

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[@jamalirby2080]

Marijuana definitely works better then those meds. My sister was diagnosed with bipolar and schizophrenia and have seizures. And every since she started smoking weed she aint been on those meds or had seizures in 5 years 💪🏾

[@bbeezzyy]

I smoke hella weed and I still have them bitches🤷🏾‍♂️

[@PurifiedWaterr-t]

Y’all smoking different buds for different treatments read in between the lines 😂

[@jema5039]

bbeezzyy flexinonyobiitch you gotta research bro, different strains are for different reasons/different disabilities. You gotta find what works for you. Try CBD also & only smoke out of Hemp wraps or papers. You gotta be healthy big dawg, take care of yourself. Start eating healthy, drinking water, get a lot of sunlight, go be active. I wanna hear u overcome whatever obstacles u can

[@HeartofSPIRIT3]

I be disapointed when we talk about temporary treatment that could make things worse instead of fixing the system and environment we are growing up in n not just the hood cuz all sides are having issues and this whole thing dont work.....fuck the money n material things....thats not where happiness comes from.

[@hoodbabyjj6824]

Y’all really rely on weed to help you with your problems?

[@christopherjohnson5945]

Big Facts & 85 South Show are the greatest podcast on youtube!!

[@jaydee816]

Christopher Johnson and million dollars worth of game

[@christopherjohnson5945]

@@jaydee816 i can't say that i actually enjoy it but i'll recheck it out it

[@Swavist45]

No bap

[@karensnyder3214]

Million dollar worth of games is the best tf

[@karensnyder3214]

@@jaydee816 ong what Dey forgot

[@farealjune6933]

This smoke going across her face while she talkin got me rollin 🤣

[@Snarf_Le_Wombat]

First time listening to this channel. Great interviews, real conversations. Nobody asked, but I am that suburban white guy that likes Durk and OTF music, KV was a huge loss for music although he was an alleged murderer. Seems like my favorite rap artists are getting killed...Jimmy Wopo, Dolph, Von etc.

[@mr308jrod]

A product of your environment, snowball effect, and ppl who u idolize doing things and saying things in music that influence these young souls

[@ybt3fly]

This was a necessary convo!!

[@derekmcbryde7879]

Hardest pod cast

[@marcellusgoolsby5034]

Facts bro !! Been killing them features ! And got the streets on lock 🔒

[@freegame202]

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[@a.b.mariedoesitall9937]

Big facts is one of my favorites!! Y’all always keep it 100

[@gmoneythahuncho2592]

Durk & Future album ......🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@renoc108]

G money thahuncho I caught that too

[@sammybaig2589]

where?

[@YoAzzTweakin.]

No Durk n keef 🤫

[@rayman1269]

TB Marly fax

[@gmoneythahuncho2592]

They forsure talking bout the Future!

[@mightybryan1033]

Durk no exactly what 51 opps is he ain’t finna give 051 YM no media play😂😂😂😂😂

[@teaz.o]

i laughed so hard at that shit 😭

[@mightybryan1033]

Someone else needa like this , 51 likes ain’t it chief😂😂😂

[@KingBeastBDE]

I’m just now watching this. I just said the same thing 🤣🤣🤣

[@jayjayrichmond8092]

When they talk about that what time

[@rockydollaz6384]

*know

[@driven24djackson]

Great interview with lola. She was unbothered by all the cursing . She a true professional. She has a passion for mental health

[@oceaniasmith2205]

It is crazy how there are people from the same city with varied life styles. Luckily some us was able to void that type of life

[@444bakari9]

The convo about mental health was 2 real

[@CMAN907]

Bank a 💯 I’m tellin ya much love

[@motivatingthehaterz5613]

Y'all keep popping y'all shit big black and scream its some of us be needing to hear all that free game y'all been giving on big facts I been watching y'all since day 1 keep going up 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@terrancephillis7406]

Lil Durk know losses and pain more than any nigga I ever seen in rap yo you gotta respect that bull yo

[@k-way6146]

Man I went to Chicago for my bday and no lie that shit was lit. Ran into some street niggas in the club them boys on both sides told me man get out the club before close because it’s going down and we can tell you and your people ain’t from here . I told them you ain’t got to tell me twice

[@jaybucktownJRC]

🤣🤣where u was at

[@bigbusiness6191]

Proud of Y'all mane.The streets need this shit fr. Us young niggas lacking a lot of guidance.

[@CCarr-ep8jy]

This podcast hard af!💯

[@yorriamo]

Cole Bennett really did make the way for a lot of upcoming rappers.

[@kevindurant9230]

@Aluthando Bottoman Bruh Durk been known since 2013 When Cole Bennett wasn’t even around

[@jfraz1992]

Niggas gotta get rid of that street mentality it takes u no where & that’s the problem with the youth rejecting guidance from the OG’s but s/o 2 durk tho

[@deprivome938]

jfraz1992 no where at all

[@madeinnola]

jfraz1992 niggas got 10-15 dead homies niggas not trying to hear that bullshit

[@madeinnola]

Clout Life niggas got dead friends, family & grew up barely know that father it’s deeper than not wanting guidance and OGs not just an older nigga, niggas don’t deserve respect cause they older, can’t tell a young nigga who did more & got more

[@LittySmitty]

@@madeinnola Sounds like to me that's the difference between Intelligence and wisdom!

[@lamart7820]

Most Of The OGs Don't Know Shit...So They Listening For What? They Tell You Stop Cause This Can Happen & Woo Wam & Then When You Ask Well What Else I Can Do They Ain't Got No Real Legitimate Answers...The OGs That Can Help Can't Take Everybody

[@deandrehunt5369]

Solid show bruhdren.....good looks having my man Big bank on the sqawdd cause he really speak for us who office hours are from street light on to street light off yeahh those who know know ya dig. DJ scream be getting to the chicken in these interviews to...keep it up folk foreal foreal the streets fuckk with yall boys mane.

[@kiana582ify]

I heard the audio over the weekend great episode dj scream and big black bank👌

[@Haterheartbreaker2x]

I was just checking for a new episode

[@1Richiey]

5 minutes in and this interview dope

[@2twothreees]

9:20 they really asked him about a song that dissed most of his dead homies 😭😭😭

[@GeekK4L]

51 dead opps hell naa she knew what she was doing

[@U-TubeSurfer45]

Crazy how they were talkin about Cole Bennett and most the guys didn't know who he was and look at him now! Doing videos for A-List rappers, blowin up! CB the real GOAT!! 💯🖐️

[@el_propagz1229]

lil durk twisted that drilla to timo real good 😭

[@Bwashfilms2419]

el_propagz I’m hip that’s crazy

[@PurifiedWaterr-t]

Drilla 051 responded to this on his IG story

[@iGoHard09]

His bitch ass ain’t switch shit he shoulda checked her for mentioning it, she’s clearly pressing his buttons

[@ssgohan60]

Kills You what he said

[@PurifiedWaterr-t]

George Spivey he said basically durk a bitch knowing he the creator of 51 dead opps just the fake black ball no acknowledgement etc

[@ymprophet3496]

Love this podcast we need growth!!! 💯

[@freegame202]

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[@moneybaggg4783]

Big Bank be having me laughing

[@bigtravfrmdc698]

Flocko Shawty no bullshit that’s my nigga

[@reddsmoke904]

Right i like Bank. You can tell he really want everyone to win

[@jayweatherrr8992]

Bank speak some real shit coolest interviewer fasho, bank stamped ✅💯

[@symbolssaymoor4958]

Big Bank: "These niggaz need love outchea."

[@iso4funl271]

SMURK keep it real fr doe❗️❗️🦅

[@ftrfamilytiesracing2892]

You can tell bank is a og, and solid AF. Atlanta legend!!!

[@thebiggest2241]

We need a Durk and Lil baby joint project 🔥🔥🐐🐐 of this Generation

[@armanicoleman891]

They making a tape called Lamborghini boys

[@b.knight8821]

Neither one got a classic album

[@thebiggest2241]

Signed to the streets 3 is a classic

[@trapgod3505]

Voice of the hero’s coming soon 🤞🏾

[@thehighground7926]

Your wish was granted.

[@MM-zt4oe]

Y’all goin crazy 🔥🔥🔥

[@WillFyeTV]

Bank blowin good gas every podcast

[@freegame202]

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[@quesotamale]

Man it's crazy how many people missin out on going to Chicago cuz of what they hear goes on in the hoods. Of course the hoods are fucked up. The city as a whole is beautiful

[@yungblikk2440]

Shid ppl get shot everywhere but in the chi they just shooting to much

[@shaunrazor9164]

I'm from Ohio and went to the Chi in past times. I went to a McDonalds on the southside and as I got out of the car a bunch of guys was like "you cant where that gold jersey over here, you gotta take that off, we see your plates and know you dont know" I appreciated that warning and complied. And I didnt have no problems with none of them guys.

[@shawnacm1974]

Shaun Razor must of been in a Mexican or Peurto rican hood

[@adamlovin4152]

Magic Mushroom you ain’t beefin with nobody goofy

[@raybrown4341]

People get shot everyday but not by the hundreo

[@circawut]

Didn't know scream had a channel. Tuned in from now on

[@SOLOworld16]

HIS EYES 👀 TELL A WHOLE STORY.

[@marystuart3122]

On God

[@FoeThaLoveOfMoney13]

He's half Scorpio if that makes sense

[@Wagtan378]

@@FoeThaLoveOfMoney13 not at all. Shut up with that star shi

[@nolimitjxejxe7043]

@@Wagtan378 I died at ts😭

[@Wagtan378]

@@nolimitjxejxe7043 😂😂😂 nah fr. Tf stars gotta do wit it

[@thagod4486]

" they givin' niccas that powda at the hospital " 🤣🤣

[@king20002]

Skip to 11:30 to see when he talks about meek mill wanting to hit up his hood

[@ceporta]

glooks

[@montelchapo7605]

My Favorite Podcast Big Facts Dis Shit For Da Streets Fasho Fasho

[@ECCMoversDeliveryGuy716]

My therapist is marijane, she always listens 💨🔥💯

[@ladariusking268]

Bank going through it at the house 😂😂😂

[@BusinessFirst17]

ladarius king I feel the same way 😂😂😂😂

[@christianlauren6418]

Bank said the realest shit!! Most niggas really just want to feel loved!! Like somebody give af

[@jermainelewis7015]

Another great show yall got get pastor troy on here

[@ChicagoHaitian3566]

A yr later my city Chicago still in 🔥 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@mrssdjones-foster4373]

Thanks for this podcast big homie. Every show dropping knowledge and jewels for the streets

[@freegame202]

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[@BallfieldBoxing]

Bank is the realest for sure

[@The_Queprint]

Checking-In From St. Louis.

[@rontaviussnipes3021]

Man get Guwop up there and Juiceman ATL Legends

[@SopranoshowEMG]

Gucci can't go nowhere with out his btch

[@avonbarksdale1030]

Didnt Gucci rob Bank for some weed back in the day?

[@rontaviussnipes3021]

Avon Barksdale I don’t know but if he did I wouldn’t doubt it lol I met Gucci one time and stayed back it was after he hit that soldier over the head man I didn’t want to be next

[@hateisasignofenvy651]

Yall best one yet 💜💛💜 too real

[@terrellwills6416]

Great Show of Substance

[@BIGOPP718]

Durk one of the reasons mf dying out there he talk shit on these songs & let his homies fight the war

[@dee6054]

Nah it go both ways

[@Syfworldwide]

Durk would never diss the opps until they killed his cousin and made fun of it!

[@BIGOPP718]

Dee he’s definitely one of the reasons it’s 100 more why kids in Chicago dying

[@tbtnumbah8]

@@Syfworldwide not true he been diss since 2010

[@traemalachi8854]

From 9:53 to 10:13....Sad but true 🎭

[@antronbaker8251]

Boi Big up ta Big Factz two mo times ...gone...Prayers up fa da Chi and Big up ta Durk

[@darrylbeck2716]

Bank telling the truth on our women

[@justj6938]

Lol Bank was funny as hell on this episode 😂

[@LeafVillageJonin]

“Oh word cole Bennett”

[@endlessrevenue]

Big bank Black: ain’t nobody going to that shit 😂😂😂

[@bobbyhenderson3754]

I swear Bank be giving real game

[@MrTmac2023]

ID LOVE TO HEAR DURK AND FRENCH ON THE SAME TRACK AGAIN! WHERE THEM 18 TRACKS AT SCREAM? #GLOTF ~DJTM

[@bigbrand3525]

@9:23😂😭😭😭 when u get asked about yo opp song

[@rowdy3g907]

I was thinking the same thing 😂😭😭😂

[@tavarisbell9422]

He acting like he ain’t know😂

[@tyberiousrodriquez743]

Da kiss of death 51 opps

[@deantearmour1374]

I love this podcast omks

[@jonathansmith3387]

Durk is smart asf

[@BlackAssCrum]

Smurk wants to clean the streets for sure

[@m4dm4lcc81]

Get Herbo up here

[@kingrob7727]

😂😂 Black still smoking with Dr. Lola there. Just smoking and texting 🤣

[@lamarcusjones5936]

I swear he is😅😅😂

[@1NoBudgetMedia]

😂bra rude asf

[@Mook2Rich]

😂😂😂

[@hailesalassierasterfari6218]

She prob smoke too

[@lawsupreme2922]

She ain't trippin weed help with mental health issues

[@deondresanders6758]

Better late than never wit this shit need this now and when i was young

[@Unglitzy]

Lil JoJo said “came to his show, Adrianna’s, but they ran out the back”. I wonder what Durk was thinking when he mentioned that club lol, lots of memories.

[@isaiahjaivam7243]

Shout out Durk for showing cole Bennett ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🤘🤘🤘

[@robertreed1132]

Great interview

[@freegame202]

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[@blakelip3]

Cyhi The Prynce Next

[@Mr.TTG770]

Yall gotta get VL Deck on here asap...

[@gfmbeano8726]

I've been to Chicago

[@gfmbeano8726]

5 people got shot in 1 day shit crazy back in 2012

[@nivad47]

He ain’t lying about it being rara now you feel that shit

[@SrtHemiPower]

Y’all need boosie to Come through

[@headshotheeem5285]

Just by saying drilla name he gone give him some shine so of course he ducked that question

[@lilctv40]

What time stamp

[@ciceroyak29]

Jaymz Talamantez a SnitchK

[@Kims8978]

@@lilctv40 around @10:30

[@Krashout3]

Obviously because he dissed his dead homies

[@Ogzay202]

Drilla may have paid a visit to a certain cousin of Durks. It’s way more to it than just a diss.

[@otmceo9997]

Big Facts

[@pharowsmith3712]

Man I love this all facts for real because I came to a realization on some shit

[@freegame202]

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[@puggyman09]

Dope! Can y’all get Mozzy on!

[@kylecurtis3071]

She a gem Facts!

[@yowoodsmane]

Cyhi or peewee next mane

[@yrnx9334]

The permanent diamonds dont fit durk image to me, shoulda kept the whites

[@Fw._Phantom]

They not permanent

[@MinnesotaColdTv]

he said young boy was the greastest so I figure he did it cause he look up to him

[@dylenbear676]

Naw they match

[@reddsmoke904]

I said the same shit. But its his money, so...

[@mainehussle]

I hope u a woman making that comment 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@polo_wink]

Bank be having me n tears I swear. Nigga said “ain’t nobody fucking wit the all star in Chicago. Them mfs gon gun ya down” lol

[@aundrahildreth1445]

Great information

[@ThaRapperJohnnyontheSpot]

My shit still to this day is Try it Out Big Bank Black 🔥🔥🔥💯

[@rich5882]

Durk knew she was talking about Drilla version but spun it around to mention his gang version of the song. Shawty a chess player.

[@deandrebrown4895]

Real shit!!! that’s how it go cuz these old niggas don’t be tryna beef no more

[@kemarrimcgilberry7197]

Who’s here after akademiks posted it

[@lilggcode1085]

We need longway longway

[@karmiewilliamsjr5860]

The interview hit different when you from Chicago and you fuck with the BDs

[@BallHard800]

“I know some niggas that just wake up to they gun” #RealTalk