"Monitoring Me" is a song by American rapper Lil Durk, released on October 4, 2024 as the second single from his ninth studio album Deep Thoughts (2025). It was produced by Southside.
Composition
The production contains "ominous piano stabs" and "tinkling keys",[2] over which Lil Durk criticizes his enemies for their dishonesty and raps about the activities of his crew on the streets of Chicago. He also mentions keeping some details secret, as it is possible someone is listening.[3]
Critical reception
Elias Andrews of HotNewHipHop gave a positive review, lauding the song for its "instrumental that amplifies his vocal timbre" and writing "The beat is simple in the best possible way." He additionally remarked, "The song manages the rare feat of being instantly catchy but decidedly gritty. Durk is so good at making trap anthems that he doesn't even need to worry about putting a commercial spin on it. 'Monitoring Me' is that good."[2]
Charts
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[4] | 11 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] | 33 |
References
- ^ Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, March 30, 2025 "Lil Durk’s ‘Deep Thoughts’: All 17 Songs Ranked", Billboard, Lil Durk taps back into his drill music roots with “Monitoring Me,” one of the only braggadocious tracks on the album... Durk raps. For fans hungry for the old Durk, “Monitoring Me” will scratch that itch and then some.
- ^ a b Andrews, Elias (October 4, 2024). "Lil Durk Gives Fans An Epic Trap Banger With "Monitoring Me" Single". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
- ^ Williams, Aaron (October 4, 2024). "Lil Durk Is Convinced Someone Is 'Monitoring Me' In His Paranoid New Video". Uproxx. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
- ^ "Lil Durk Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ "Lil Durk Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
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