Lil Durk on Leaving Def Jam, Starting Businesses, Fredo Dying (Full Interview)

In this full interview, Lil Durk reveals why he left Def Jam Records, how he started a business, collaborating with Lil Reese, and more. During the interview, he also shares how the death of Fredo Santana impacted him -- and the entire city of Chicago. Catch up some of Durk's latest moves by watching the full interview!

[@TehPajamaz]

Durk look like a gta online character

[@ddabeatjunkie7681]

Cz88 forreal

[@kingja126]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@chanellaDaboss]

😂😂😂

[@yummyyums2169]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@theheatbox13]

What's up CJ assface 😁😂🤣

[@-Silly-Willy-0]

Finally a dude with sense. Not blaming everyone else for not having shit. Investing smartly. Wish others like him would wake up.

[@guuuaaappp]

he don’t fucc with you no more

[@Jon804Official]

This has been his best stretch musically for Lil Durk ever since 300 Days 300 Nights all his projects have been solid... I’ve been impressed with everything he released 3D3N 2X They Forgot Love Songs for the Streets STTS 2.5 Supa Vultures Bloodas Just cuz y’all waited Are all solid projects imo

[@stackorstarve8842]

DJ Jon804 Remixes I swear I said the same thing

[@330Lawson]

' better'

[@freezy6162]

They Forgot is so overlooked and underrated its sad

[@Willyrobinson1111]

Facts

[@jamesyoung5615]

he a kool dude but his music wack tho. auto tune killin this nigga... he never found an original sound because he relied so heavy on it. he could have been a star

[@codygriffith1153]

i fuck wit Lil Durk ever since i heard "L's" back in 2014. happy to see him still grindin and growing in success. one of my favorite artists fs fs. stay blessed erbody

[@djrivera2301]

It’s so motivating seeing Durk’s growth!! He went from being a “drill artist” to one of the biggest ARTIST’s. He does way more than just drill now, he has so much good music in his catalog. And it’s music that lasts! I still listen to old durk as well as new durk. People need to start giving this man his flowers while he is here. Because tomorrow is never promised for anybody!! 💯🎶

[@NikolaTesla-hd4nm]

“I don’t fuck with Vlad” - Smurk 2022

[@7hundred822]

That’s why came back to watch lil durks interviews

[@skinoooo]

Nbs🤣🤣

[@priscillavarela1822]

He has the cutest most charming smile and eyes

[@racheldorval3869]

I'm so proud of this young man! He made it out of No Mans land...

[@kiraa2sweet]

Rachel Dorval yes indeed he is like only 22-29yrs old doing great father things

[@Melanite1073]

Me too!

[@xsu1664]

I told lil durk he gots to move from L.A. to Denver,CO and sure enough he bought a piece of property out here can't say exactly but I'm stoked about it smart man.

[@xsu1664]

Lil durk just recently bought a condo in Denver,CO he said it's his best investment so far and love the legal marijuana opening a grow opp in progress.

[@simo5110]

mile higher boyz mile higher boys where do you get this information?

[@beefalot334]

“I don’t fuck with vlad “ - Smurk the golden child 🦅

[@restupbaylo3035]

am i the only one think durk dont show his personality ?

[@itscrashyy]

Restup Baylo coming from what he came from, that's understandable. They aren't used to being able to show those sides of them sadly

[@itscrashyy]

Big Rob why you speaking like you around the dude lol? Foh

[@itscrashyy]

Big Rob sip up that salt big fellaa

[@jasonwatts1301]

Restup Baylo U MUST DONT LISTEN TO HIS MUSIC

[@TheYewande101]

6

[@dafinemusic]

We need Lil Durk back on Vladtv in 2021!!

[@isaiahlovett3038]

He a fed

[@jamisonmerritt7259]

@@isaiahlovett3038 durk is😂😂vlad isint. Hes an interviewer lol. He dosent make people talk

[@mustafaraza504]

@@jamisonmerritt7259 durk is?

[@get6453]

I dont think its gonna ever happen again durk is too big now for this kind of interviews

[@coolieee]

@@get6453 cant really say that when a list celebrities come on here for an interview, he just most likely doesnt want to

[@santo9032]

I’M STARTING A TRUCKING, REAL ESTATE COMPANIES AND A RECORD LABEL TOO !!!! SHOUT OUT TO DURK FOR THE INSPIRATION. 💯🎯🤑💰💰💰

[@janedoe6071]

DO THAT SHIT!!!..💯

[@santo9032]

@@janedoe6071 I’m on it, started a car rental business this year.

[@janedoe6071]

@@santo9032 i don't know you.& im nobody special but just like I pray for lil durk iwill pray for you. God continues watch over &keep you safe& bless you each day...&for the communities.owning your own businesses..now you can be an inspiration to others as lil durk was to you!!! 💯 (cornball as I may sound its facts!!)

[@April-gq6hx]

So proud of him. Doing it his way

[@theesweetscience2084]

People have always tried to say that durk has no emotions and that his face is always blank and forward staring ... it's just not true. Durk knows the laugh off all the oddity of the industry, and to keep every single bit of drama, hype chaos in stride . Neves gets too up and never too down (or at least for what we see). He let's everything slide off the shoulders. Keeps it on pocket

[@Novi903]

That part

[@topscoreem6018]

I just heard Durk explain my plan to success n say it’s what the game is rn 🗣

[@aprilb1920]

I'm proud of this young man. Stay positive!!!

[@summerlyric506]

Durk is very handsome. I can see hurt in his eyes. Glad to see he is making big moves.

[@lordnows1575]

He wonted to cry when vlad start on fredo

[@patsysadowski1546]

Probably the 5 lots of child support.

[@Melanite1073]

Very handsome

[@rudyallen4]

Man his eyes have probably seen stuff you can’t imagine coming up in Chicago

[@missball404]

Very!!!!!!!!😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@rivafussball6719]

Lil Nipsey!! Go on Lil Durk be industrious not industry!! More Power!!

[@janedoe6071]

I'm so f'kn happy for him!!..all I can say 💯..even better is all the people on here feeling the same way!!

[@chrismccullough5107]

Its good to see he has his shit together money/investment wise...He understands rap money usually dosnt last forever...Need more people with his type of out look on life...

[@KI080199]

“Well me and french go way back” okay vlad

[@JustObserving313]

😭😭😭😭

[@thisistodd190]

i dont listen to durk as much but im glad to see he doin good. he sound like he is. he really out here

[@Tragic1x.]

He don’t fw u no mo

[@alimabrok9328]

Why not ?

[@LosHavin]

So much growth . Durk keep making us proud man

[@driIIagram]

Ion fw vlad -lil durk

[@beefalot334]

Lol that’s exactly where I came from 😭

[@GoldenKey757]

I THINK BACK TO 2012 WHEN DIRK CAME ON THE SCENE...

[@froveli60]

durk came to the scene way before 2012 but 2012 that is the time him and chief keef and drill music started poping

[@cjhill5174]

Bruh had hella hits oms

[@shovondavis900]

golden key yeah once chief came out every one from chiraq popped out, they all came out too harddd 🔥

[@zanedine100]

may allah bless you with wisdom

[@meezglo]

ameen

[@treydizzydakid423]

19:27 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🙈 he went too far. Fredo dont do opps...period. #GangGang #RipFredo 👌🏾💯💯💯

[@joshadams2285]

Never really knew Durk besides through his songs. I have a whole knew respect for him man. Very intelligent man, motivated, and multi venturing with business says a lot about who he is as a person. I hope nothing but the best for this man in all ventures of his life. He’s using his blessing to bless so many family’s with work so they can feed their families and set up his children. I look forward to seeing what he can do in the future. My hat goes off to this bro.

[@duekhangura2428]

Lol

[@madt1008]

Sick guy don't know why a few people are knocking his personality. Cool calm guy. Too many Americans are too gsssed

[@janedoe6071]

He def got personality...he just knows u can't let just everybody know u like that..when ppl know how to read you to well thats how u have problems.only 1s u trust most shud know u like that..my opinion

[@brettreed4774]

You can see him shaking and uncomfortable about the whole fredo situation I can see the pain. Rip Santana

[@janedoe6071]

When he looked down and said "his baby look just like him"..didn't even hear vlads question..😥

[@joelmilan6280]

He’s leveled up again, time for a new durk interview.

[@GamingWithSpookz]

Get a pregnancy test 🤣🤣

[@joelmilan6280]

@@GamingWithSpookz huh

[@Jacob-4796]

Not happening said he dosnt fw him in his new song

[@jaydelyrics6802]

He has the cutest smile😍

[@californialove6940]

Ive seen better smiles so have You lol

[@OuuThatteaHot]

@@californialove6940 hater much?

[@NueNues]

So many talented brothas coming out of the Chi, less empowerment, more mortalities...Congrats Durk! Keep on shining!

[@joeymoreno8180]

Been a year we need a new interview with durk trust me it's a good time

[@foreveryours7705]

Joey Moreno he locked up

[@maddycozart9161]

This boy blows me out of everyone he named the only person he popped up and said "MY BRUDDA" to was tee glizzy 🤣🤚🏽

[@Dbledgedep]

Lil Durk Is one smart guy. To move away soon after your brother and people around you got killed regularly. That takes intelligence. The people who want you dead will tell you to stay. Keep doing you Durk. Respect.

[@josephpaul8911]

It only takes common sense. But stupid people think its intelligence. No diss on you, jussayin. Its only common sense to move away when everyone is killing eachother.

[@Dbledgedep]

@@josephpaul8911 no offense taken. It's a warranted move regardless. I wish more people would understand that their success is primarily superficial and will maintain as much as they hold the interest of others. Once your interest/ relevancy reaches 0%, your career and life is considered a non factor.

[@Dbledgedep]

@Roger White OTF Nunu.

[@Dbledgedep]

@Roger White I stand corrected.

[@reallifebeavis7102]

@@josephpaul8911 you took the words out of my mouth because I was about to write something very similar to what you wrote until I read your comment

[@triiileigh]

Man he so smart with his mind set. ❤️ I enjoy listening to durk

[@xxxbadbunny309]

Interview lil Reese

[@kiraa2sweet]

Xxx BadBunny #Z3L0 my distanceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee chck that out distance by lil durk and lil reese maybe it will be a good song for u to listen to

[@ronankhoi3716]

Imagine trying that now

[@WcDame]

💀 “lol”

[@brittanycurrency2941]

Nooooo 2pac is nuthn life Future !! 2pac didn't have the youth on drugs nor did he influence the youth to be on drugs !! That is such an insult to 2pac !!

[@barberaclue6342]

Brittany Edwards whats ya ig

[@jamesyoung5615]

you fool this nigga got plenty of music rapping about getting high gangbanging and selling dope. all you niggas try to make that nigga into somthing he aint.... he aint say anthing everybody else wasnt saying at the time..... yea he got a few deep joints but who doesnt???niggas act like cause he put out brendas got a baby that he was some kind of hero and it erases all that gangsta rap he dropped AFTER that... and to keep it real nobody looked at 2pac as what yall play him up to be when he was alive. everybody rode this nigga dick after he died not before an thats real. 2pacs gangsta shit was way better then anything else he put out anyway

[@josephpaul8911]

"Id rather be your n i g g a. So we can get drunk and smoke weed all day.." His whole catalog is smoking weed, drinking alcohol and fucking bitches. Oh yeah, and killing people. Now what were you saying?

[@hollowvision]

Joseph Paul he talked about a rebellious lifestyle and is relatable and has a message vs future talking about hard drugs and a maybach like cmon he has a new album to come out called world on drugs . And imma a fan of future of but I will credit where it’s due and 2pac has way more substance

[@fredrickjohnson7711]

@@jamesyoung5615 nigga shut the fuck up LOL

[@nonfiction_4life156]

I like that track “I Know” & “Neighborhood Hero” a lot. The kid is 💯✊🏼 & I hope things work out for him with his recent issue in Atl

[@janedoe6071]

Lil durk made me realize how many fake industry artists are out there...by him being so real..💯

[@rashputin1]

Naw yo. Him 2. Wake up

[@chalkyblack7582]

Edai done talked Durk into investing in a Trucking Company 👍🏾 Smart Move 👌🏾

[@LILBUBBA-sk5rt]

My Son is My Heart 😂😂😂

[@brycekayski9284]

LIL BUBBA 6200 lmao

[@malik7499]

Durk self made 💯

[@Atomic1710]

Durk look better without those Raman Noodles swinging from his top

[@nfldemonyouth1628]

Who made it a trend to dye they hair 😂 look like a clown 😂

[@jacobboyd6475]

Durk call Reese and Fredo artists but Tee Grizzley his brotha?

[@aaronmadrigal4626]

Jacob Boyd Kinda weird I’d say I mean didn’t you come up with keef and fredo lil durk you barley know tee grizzly ????

[@Willyrobinson1111]

He fake ...

[@tat8894]

Yea that was weird

[@ThatHoosierKid17]

Doris Charles you tweakn

[@wavyx360]

He mentioned fredo as his family ....

[@sidneygreen5289]

I know Def Jam kicking their self in the ass!!!!! THEY CLEARLY DIDNT SEE WHAT THEY HAD

[@401life7]

Grown a lot man

[@VH-wq6oj]

You have just been blessed 🙏

[@Socoldidoem]

9:29 whole industry explained in one sentence

[@rodneyfosdick3293]

The migos even if they wanted to say Durk sing and make fun of him they won’t they don’t want smoke with chicago

[@JoDuke1128]

Crazy I had that shirt Durk got on in high school ..

[@krystopherpattillo9985]

Something about his eyes

[@jeremyslats1298]

You mean his wallet

[@n1mbus__]

Krystopher Pattillo them percs 😭

[@nickybaby9405]

His dad gave him those beautiful eyes😍

[@AndweleHarris]

they're huge and captivating. . . *(no homo)*

[@kimlucas983]

They're so pretty!!!and round

[@22Alex47]

“Go get dat money man” -Lil durk That’s what’s it’s about... put the guns down

[@Ezrawill75]

“I be hating when these rappers call these rappers bruddas” 😭😭

[@LiLJJonnabeat1]

“I don’t fw vlad”

[@MsRozay]

He’s a pretty smart dude! He understands that this rap game ain’t gonna always bring him a cash flow. I’m glad he’s investing into other things and stacking his paper. But dang didn’t know he had 5 kids. He better rap it up. Looking at him now you wouldn’t think he was a part of a gang and lived that street like.

[@jwilson3610]

Why rap it up? What if he wants a lot of children? That’s his business.

[@drhoamaru4752]

Wrap not rap

[@javonmorganclark1329]

lady there

[@seedsowersofisrael.4660]

I can feel Vlad's envy towards Durk, just oozing through my phone after Durk mentioned owning his own businesses.

[@nickybaby9405]

Yasharrah Chazaq777 jealous ones envy

[@seedsowersofisrael.4660]

@@nickybaby9405 Facts.

[@LegitMusic]

Lil durk is the mother fucking man

[@TheDiabeticGamer_]

Lol when vlad bought up that 27 club shit durk got annoyed like “dont put fredo in that shit”

[@jaimiekeegan9170]

vlad be trying to get you locked up he does that shit with dumb rappers. but he ain't fucking with durk he ain't stupid vlad.

[@ayjay5074]

Big up durk he come a long way 🙌🏾

[@californialove6940]

I come a long way too but You never gave Me My Credit Cutie

[@Regularbrother123]

Damn girl, you on social media?👀

[@ayjay5074]

@@Regularbrother123 lol I got Twitter a196x

[@Regularbrother123]

Unknown A fuck am I meant to do with that 🤣

[@DanielJohn-jc6nm]

2pac is every where in the world he is in peoples room in Nigeria 🇳🇬 he is bigger than future i ain’t gonna lie

[@kadeemdavis6754]

Last time we will ever see him on here😭😂

[@janedoe6071]

Growing up with father in prison&mother not there..(way it was designed 2happen)but for him to still be where he's at what he's done&how far he's made it.🙌

[@Laoriginal718]

How you convert to a religion and still don’t follow the rules

[@thewatlingtons6047]

Most people don't understand their Religion. They just learn a little something...and follow the wave...and carry the title.

[@str8jigg371]

Why u gotta follow rules just to b religious 🤔

[@josephpaul8911]

@@str8jigg371 because THATS THE WHOLE POINT. To better one's self and sacrifice for righteousness. Sorry you dont understand that.

[@chanellaDaboss]

I guess some people see it as a progress. When you in a "religion"you are trying to go towards these "rules". Well that's how i see it.

[@patsysadowski1546]

PeaceLove&Wisdom not really. That’s like saying you are are vegetarian but still eat meat.

[@syedwahab2021]

My respect for Durk just went up. He is an intelligent dude.

[@jmoneyy2325]

Bro please interview Lil Reese

[@flyestoota3370]

That boy shitted his self 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Vdkkkkkkkkkk]

Iso Visual Will You Shut The Fuck Up !

[@brittanygrant5499]

I Love his eyes 😍

[@wadsonsilveira8916]

Post old lil durk full interviews dowg

[@KiLLBiLLNATiON]

6:04 RIP TAKEOFF 🚀

[@lindabrice6907]

Lil Durt please be safe out side in the streets. ❤❤

[@lindabrice6907]

Durk

[@Youtubewontletmecomment]

Can you imagine: What do you do for a living…uuuhh I drive trucks for lil durk n nem…that would be dope

[@onekay6720]

Durkioooo 🔥🔥

[@thetroll5472]

😂😂😂

[@6ahmad91]

Broke came up against all odds and some. God bless Durk

[@beans1275]

Durk smart this kid no dummy I knew it he has been carrying himself way way way better it’s a dam shame how many people died around him lost a lot of close people

[@rebeccaburton7461]

MY HUSBAND IS VERY CONFIDENT. AND HE DOESN'T WEAR EARRINGS.👰🀄

[@Joyfullyyy]

His eyes 😍

[@en5001]

1st officer vlad

[@bossmoeproduction9884]

Did he start the trucking company with Edai??

[@SSGplayboi.reaf22]

Vlad federal

[@caine4376]

👎 For Vladimir not Lil Durk with all that damn fishing!

[@BishopM1]

Seeing Durk’s starter locks here give me hope. They look great. And yes I’m aware this is the start of another set, he locks them before.

[@jwilson3610]

He ruined his current set of locs. That blonde is horrible and makes his roots look thin. He gonna end up looking like Wayne

[@kadeemdavis6754]

j wilson they still look healthy no breakage too i think it looks great

[@drhoamaru4752]

I can't understand why he let his stylist do them staggered 🤦🏿 why not line them up straight smh

[@ZoomNotice]

“Me and French go way back” 🤔

[@zaydolla1]

Met French at puerto day parade he was deep as fuck 😆 he truly is a legend good interview durk rip your bro life be not cool sometimes especially for others 😞

[@damonfeaster9871]

“get back gang” Durk knew what was up... no cap

[@daugliest7795]

May Allah protect this man♥️🙏

[@kawannbrown607]

This interview ackward

[@travis3676]

Who is this boosie?

[@kawannbrown607]

Travis yeah

[@KyleInOklahoma]

*Durk such a cool rapper...He's really shy in front of the camera but that'l sort itself out in time..I'm glad he made it out of chiraq cause no doubt he has at least 5 bodies under hi belt, not to mention various regular shootings..This is fact so hope he happy in future*

[@anthonywalker3336]

Durk you smart young man .

[@YAVIAH]

Trosssh. Next.

[@littlesioux4413]

Free Durk and Von

[@delvinaustin2464]

Booka ask Durk can T Grizzly spend the night wtf😂😂😂

[@OuuThatteaHot]

💀😭😭😭😭

[@rosshodge9102]

Can tell he on percs there as his answers are well thought out he's calm cool doesn't self incriminate. Itches his nose a lot lol good on him, he must just prepare for prison, most if not all wings have subutex so not an issue for him really

[@cliffordledford2289]

Fuckin nose itch, if all else fails. Watch for that itch

[@cliffordledford2289]

Ross hodge man that used to be my favorite part of when I was out there and shopping docs. But been clean from all opiates almost 3 yr sept 7th 2018

[@saliuhamza2369]

U are bless durk dey don't want to see us grown

[@bigjohnson721]

Just drop the video all at once vlad

[@luiginocharles9990]

Byan Johnson he did you fucking animal

[@bigjohnson721]

Luigino Charles u dumbass he posted pieces of it when we could of seen this first lil man

[@energytrail315]

I think thats how he makes his money bro, gotta respect that

[@Mr.GoodVibesCaLi]

@@luiginocharles9990 u probably just subscribed to him huh? Becuz he uses snippets of interviews all the time bro

[@rhapsodyforchrist8389]

He seems so genuine and sweet hearted, not soft lika punk, but like a good dude. Only thing lacking thats most importaint is JESUS. Durk its JESUS THATS BEEN KEEPING YOU NOT ALAH. The power is in the neme of JESUS, why do you think the internet is full of muslims being converted to Christianity, or seeing JESUS in a dream or hearing him. By the way much like you my dad is muslim, mom was christian, but unlike you, You cant tell me JESUS AINT God , ibeen knowing he was since a child. I grew up in a Holiness church, pentecostal, we preach the truth. We sould have no image of JESUS, because its idolotry no one knows what he looks like. By the way Durk the bible actually describes JESUS as having hair of wool and feet of brass... the oposite of what you were thiking or they were showing, let the breath. God is love no matter what he looks like. I want you to be converted to christianity so we can get married your a leader, and JESUS THE TRUE LIVING GOD WANTS TO USE YOU FOR HIS KINGDOM TO WIN THE YOUTH.

[@Evan-memo]

I used to hate this new music i love it now Lil durk is my new favorite rapper as new music and I'm a big PAC fan dre Eminem not much of 50 can't but Nas and don't hate me 50 can't is legend and i watch tons of his videos and i like some of his songs I'm just not a big fan so don't jump on me hating its just an opinion so Lil durk is my new favorite rapper for sure and few others but i just wish it wasn't about that life and stuff i wish he was just a rapper but not in that life but i guess his raps are cool and real because if his life style bit i believe he could have been a famous rapper without all that he is good got the voice and all anyways i gave the new music a chance and i love it I'm 38 I'm the 80s boy 90s 2000s is my favorite music but only this year i started listening to new music and alot of these rappers are so talented however there are rappers who are just garbage and speaking gebirish but yeah alot of talented rappers like Lil duri and few others who i could say are the new days Tupac and biggie and Eminem and 50 can't and dre its just i assume like i used to think new rap is garbage because i was stuck in the past so i started listen to new music i accepted it and noticed its no difference then old music same talent it's just new music new way new soud new beat and only old ass rappers and men like myself still stuck in the past I'm not anymore but i get it and alot of new rappers are the new Tupac not old Tupac again new Tupac it's just new way of doing it and they have exact same talent i believe alot of rappers new rappers need to have that credit however i do understand that Tupac was about his people and give these rappers a chance and they will grow and do better it's just about time and about growing up in the 90s was different then now Tupac was around different life style there was tons of violence but back then was talking about it now days is more like be it not just talk about it that's the issue is rappers are exactly who or what they rap about they say the truth and that's where the issue is they speak about who they really are its way too much truth and it gets to a point becomes violence so now rap changed if your a rapper alot of them wanna be exactly what they rap about no just tell stories

[@Novi903]

My mom dukes loves king Von and lil durk and lil baby my father was murdered in 2009 me and my twin brother were 8 years old and sister 13 years old she hasn’t even looked at a man in almost 13 years