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Lil Durk Reveals Release Date For ‘Deep Thoughts’ Album During Murder-For-Hire Case

March 18, 2025
Sha Be Allah

After multiple delays, Lil Durk has finally set a new release date for his highly anticipated album, Deep Thoughts. Initially scheduled for a 2024 release, the Chicago rapper’s ninth studio LP faced repeated setbacks due to his ongoing legal battles. It appears that Durk is ready to move forward, announcing March 28 as the official drop date.

The news came via a short, 30-second teaser shared on social media on March 17, as reported by AllHipHop. In the clip, Durk speaks to his engineers and producers over a prison phone, expressing excitement about the album’s progress.

“I like the energy and what y’all are putting together. Even the list of songs y’all sent me is good, so I know y’all putting better changes on that sh*t, so I know it’s going to be bigger and better,” he says in the recording. The video then cuts to a black screen displaying the official release date: “Deep Thoughts March 28.”

This marks the third announced release date for the album. It was initially set for October 18, but Durk’s arrest forced a delay. The project was then rescheduled for November 22 before facing another setback. Despite his legal troubles, Durk seems more determined than ever to share his latest work with fans.

The album is expected to include tracks like “Turn Up A Notch,” “Late Checkout” featuring Hunxho, “Monitoring Me,” and “Opportunist.” Many speculate that the timing of this announcement aligns with a temporary pause in his court proceedings. Originally slated for trial on January 7, Durk’s case has been pushed back to October 14. The rapper faces serious charges, including allegations of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot against the cousin of Quando Rondo, reportedly as an act of retaliation for the killing of his close friend, King Von.

As the legal drama unfolds, fans will be eager to see how Deep Thoughts reflects Durk’s current mindset and the turmoil surrounding his life. With just over a week to go until its release, anticipation continues to build.