Lil Durk is set to release his new album, Deep Thoughts, from behind bars. The album is scheduled for release on March 28, 2025.
The rapper's real name is Durk Devontay Banks. He has been in federal custody since October 2024. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges he is indicted with. The trial is set for October 2025.
Deep Thoughts has reportedly been in the works for months. As a result, anticipation among fans is running high, which is evident from their posts across social media platforms. While Lil Durk remains incarcerated, his team shared a trailer and artwork for the project. Take a look at the video:
The Instagram post read:
"The Streets Still Need Me 🦅. Deep Thoughts. The Album March 28th"
Fans took to the comment section of the post to share their reactions to the album announcement. Below are what some of them had to remark:
"Free the voice", wrote a netizen.
"That “it’s finna hang up” hits different everytime.", penned another.
"Free smurk he is innocent", declared a third.
"Smurk coming home to celebrate this album this year", stated a fourth.
"No matter what he do I will forgive him because he is the voice", remarked a fifth.
Fans also chimed in on X (formerly Twitter) as they anticipated Lil Durk's upcoming album 'Deep Thoughts':
"Yo, Lil Durk about to drop Deep Thoughts and I'm already vibin' with those orange pants! I can feel the explicit energy from that parental advisory—this album is gonna hit harder than my favorite munchies! Can’t wait to vibe with those deep bars!", opined a fan.
"That album cover is so intense! I can't wait to hear the vibes from "Deep Thoughts." March 28th is going to be lit!", expressed another.
"This should be a banger. Finally some real sh*t", shared a third.
"Ready for that heat. Durk never disappoints. Can’t wait for the 28th!", penned a fourth.
"Lil Durk's next level with this one! Who's ready for Deep Thoughts?", hyped a fifth.
Lil Durk's 'Deep Thoughts' has reportedly been in the pipeline since late 2023
However, it was repeatedly delayed due to the rapper's arrest, NME reports. After months of speculation, the release date was finally confirmed through a 30-second teaser posted on March 17, 2025. The clip shows Lil Durk's producers in the studio, who are communicating with him over the phone to finalize the tracklist.
Per NME, the teased tracklist includes titles such as Connect the Dots, Notebook, Untouchable, and They Wanna Be You, which allegedly features Future. The album cover features Lil Durk sitting in a graffiti-covered jail cell with his back to the camera.

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