“Ariana did that with one song”: Internet reacts as Lil Durk’s ‘Deep Thoughts’ reportedly hits 7.1M Spotify streams on debut day

Lil Durk released his long-anticipated album, Deep Thoughts. The Grammy Award-winning hip-hop trailblazer and multi-platinum superstar dropped his ninth studio album on March 28, 2025, while still incarcerated.

The album's release was met with praise from fans, but its streaming numbers sparked criticism from netizens.

@HipHopAllDayy on X shared the news with the caption:

"Lil Durk's 'DEEP THOUGHTS' earned 7.1M streams in its opening day on Spotify. It becomes the fifth biggest opening day of the year for a rap album."

Numerous reactions followed, with netizens taking to the comments section to share their opinions on the album, some openly comparing his numbers to other artists.

@bigrome10189 commented.

"Ariana did that with one song."

Other netizens complained about the low streaming ratings.

"7.1? That's low. Now think bout the first week sales," @ITS_DREY commented.

"Bro wtf only 7 mil that is crazy bad lmao like ea2 was a terrible album and that did more than 2x that," @firaVerticies stated.

"Wow this gotta be his lowest numbers ever lma," @oncheedoe added.

More comments echoed this sentiment.

"Brooo, I thought it was a song, I was like "damn, that gotta be botted, right?" Nvmits an entire album lmfao, that's ass," @xanira2 replied.

"Way to spin a flop. No song off his new album featured on US or global Spotify," @partyrocky2 tweeted.

"All those rappers promoting his album and look where that got him sh*tty *ss n*gga Carti better," @daysb4ken added.

While several netizens were condemning his streaming numbers, other fans praised the album.

”Lil Durk’s new album been on repeat since it dropped. What’s your favorite song?” @thewavecheckk tweeted.

“This lil durk album too sweet brooooo,” @valking commented.

"Playboi Carti fans are trying to start a beef they can't win. Lil Durk's album Deep Thoughts is better than his whole discography, his music has no substance. You guys can cry all you want, but tell Playboi Carti to make an album that actually means something. GOOOOO," @justin_1000 commented.

"Lil durk album make you just don't even wanna fw people at all even doe I don't but dam bruh b speaking facts," @LilAnti0 tweeted.

"Lil Durk's first-week sales might not reflect it, but this dude just out-rapped Carti and Kendrick new albums by far," @JustDuin_ItBig added.

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More details on Lil Durk's Deep Thoughts

Deep Thoughts experienced multiple delays since its announcement in 2024 due to Lil Durk's murder-for-hire charges. The rapper finally released the album on Friday, much to the excitement of his fans.

Deep Thoughts is led by five singles, including Turn Up a Notch, Monitoring Me, Late Checkout, Opportunist, and Can't Hide It. The album contains 17 tracks in total, including Shaking When I Pray, Keep On Sippin', Soul Bleed, 1000 Times (featuring Lil Baby), Can't Hide It (featuring Jhené Aiko), and Wonderin' Again, to mention a few.

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The album features guest appearances from Future, Lil Baby, Jhené Aiko, and Hunxho. It was produced by various producers, including Metro Boomin, Southside, Benny Blanco, and Lil Yachty.

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Lil Durk uses Deep Thoughts to get a lot off his chest. As one of the rappers to emerge from the Drill Movement, the album embodies the trauma and hardship he has faced over the years.