“No Label” by Lil Durk

According to Lil Durk, “No Label” is based on the relationship woes of one of his homeys. Interpreted in another way, he plays the role of a guy addressing his former lover. Accordingly, their romance did not end on a pleasant note. So when speaking to her throughout, Durk is anything but kind, and most of his sentiments center around his perception of her ungratefulness.

There are numerous factors that have led to Durk’s strong animosity. For instance, he went through a knee-bending experience yet was left unsupported by his boo. In contrast, she rather blasted him for not having enough dough. Furthermore, the intimate aspect of their relationship was nonexistent since she couldn’t get him in the mood. On top of that she was snooping around in his personal business. This woman was someone who had achieved some level of notoriety as she was “Instagram famous”, a both complimentary and demeaning term Durk inflicts upon her. However, she can trace her ability to actually overcome poverty to Lil Durk, the dude who first took her out of the ‘hood.

Later, Durk throws the ultimate insult upon her by implying that she should let his pals have an affair with her. He also dedicates a couple of bars to detailing his street life, such as the fact that he hangs out with killers and has to carry a gat in order to keep murderous rivals at bay. But taking “No Label” as a whole, the sentiment expressed throughout is that there is no chance of reconciliation in this relationship. Indeed he tells the female that he has no desire to be her husband, boyfriend or even friend. Rather he prefers that she doesn’t “label” him at all.

Facts about “No Label”

• Writer(s): Lil Durk penned the words of this song.
• Producer(s): American hip hop music producer DY Krazy produced the track.
• Release Date: January 30, 2019 was the official release date of “No Label”.
• Interesting Stuff: The song’s title “No Label” isn’t used by Lil Durk anywhere in the lyrics. However, the word “label” appears multiple times in the song’s lyrics. Actually it appears approximately 6 times throughout the song.