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All Lil Durk Albums Ranked Best to Worst (2026)

Lil Durk has released nine studio albums, and this page ranks all nine, from Remember My Name (2015) to Deep Thoughts (2025). His mixtapes, including the Signed to the Streets tapes and the original Love Songs for the Streets and Just Cause Y'all Waited, and his collaborative albums, including The Voice of the Heroes (2021) with Lil Baby and the Only the Family group records, are not ranked.

Lil Durk9 albums11 min readUpdated November 2026Hip-Hop
7220 album cover
6.7

Quick Take

Critics' PickThe VoiceCompact, grief-driven album dedicated to King VonCommercial Peak7220His first solo No. 1 on the Billboard 200Grammy WinnerAlmost HealedHome of All My Life with J. Cole

The best and worst Lil Durk albums

Why it ranks here

Named for his grandmother's address, 7220 is Durk at his most assured. "AHHH HA" and "Broadway Girls" became hits, "What Happened to Virgil" with Gunna is a standout, and "Golden Child" and "Headtaps" are moody, introspective cuts. Critics were generally positive, and it held near the top of the chart for weeks.

Context

His seventh studio album, released March 11, 2022 by Only the Family, Alamo and Sony Music. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 120,500 units, his first solo chart-topper, and was certified double platinum in 2025. Guests include Future, Gunna, Summer Walker and Morgan Wallen.

Highlights

  • AHHH HA
  • What Happened to Virgil
  • Golden Child
  • Headtaps
  • Petty Too

Weak Spots

  • Expanded editions push it past an hour
  • A couple of radio bids feel forced

Production

Touch of Trent · Chopsquad DJ · Southside · DJ Bandz · Cubeatz

Read our full 7220 review →

Influence

Cemented his place among the biggest commercial rappers of the early 2020s.

Replay Value

High — strong from the opening track on.

Why it ranks here

Released on Christmas Eve 2020 and dedicated to King Von, The Voice is short and focused at under forty minutes. The title track and "Backdoor" show his gift for melody, "Still Trappin'" with Von is a fan favorite, and "Stay Down" with 6lack and Young Thug is one of his most affecting songs. The emotional weight gives the whole record a purpose his earlier albums lacked.

Context

His sixth studio album, released December 24, 2020 by Only the Family, Alamo and Geffen. It entered the Billboard 200 at No. 46 with a single day of sales, later climbed to No. 2 and has been certified platinum.

Highlights

  • The Voice
  • Backdoor
  • Still Trappin'
  • Stay Down
  • Refugee

Weak Spots

  • The deluxe edition dilutes it
  • A few tracks blend together

Production

TurnMeUpJosh · Touch of Trent · DY · Chopsquad DJ · Metro Boomin

Read our full The Voice review →

Influence

Became the defining Durk album of the streaming era and set up his run as one of rap's biggest names.

Replay Value

Very high — compact and consistent.

Why it ranks here

The sequel to his 2017 mixtape is Durk's most romantic and melodic album. "Like That" with King Von and "Die Slow" with 21 Savage keep its edge, while "Extravagant" with Nicki Minaj and "U Said" with A Boogie wit da Hoodie lean toward R&B. Critics received it well. Metacritic: 73.

Context

His fourth studio album, released August 2, 2019 by Only the Family, Alamo and Interscope. It debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 with 44,000 units, his first top-five album.

Highlights

  • Like That
  • Die Slow
  • Extravagant
  • U Said
  • Green Light

Weak Spots

  • Some love songs are generic
  • Guest-heavy middle stretch

Production

Chopsquad DJ · DY · Boi-1da · Jahlil Beats · Einer Bankz

Influence

Marked his commercial breakthrough and proved his melodic approach could carry an album.

Replay Value

High — it holds up well.

Why it ranks here

Almost Healed opens with "Therapy Session", a collaboration with Alicia Keys, and frames the album around healing and trauma. "All My Life" with J. Cole won the Grammy for Best Melodic Rap Performance, and "Pelle Coat" and "War Bout It" with 21 Savage are strong. The album sprawls, and critics found the reach uneven, especially the Morgan Wallen collaboration. Metacritic: 60.

Context

His eighth studio album, released May 26, 2023 by Only the Family, Alamo and Sony Music. It debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 with 125,000 units and was certified platinum in 2025. "All My Life" won Best Melodic Rap Performance at the 66th Grammy Awards.

Highlights

  • All My Life
  • Pelle Coat
  • War Bout It
  • Never Again
  • Sad Songs

Weak Spots

  • Overlong
  • Pop crossover attempts fall flat

Production

Chopsquad DJ · Dr. Luke · Metro Boomin · Southside · Touch of Trent

Read our full Almost Healed review →

Influence

Brought him his first Grammy and a broader mainstream audience.

Replay Value

Moderate to high — the singles are excellent.

Why it ranks here

This sequel to his 2018 mixtape is built around "3 Headed Goat" with Lil Baby and Polo G, one of the biggest street-rap collaborations of 2020. "Street Prayer" and "All Love" have the reflective tone that would shape The Voice, and "Chiraq Demons" with G Herbo is a strong Chicago team-up. The album is solid but less cohesive than what followed.

Context

His fifth studio album, released May 8, 2020 by Only the Family, Alamo and Geffen. It debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 and reached No. 2 after a deluxe edition, and was certified double platinum by the end of 2020.

Highlights

  • 3 Headed Goat
  • Street Prayer
  • All Love
  • Chiraq Demons
  • Viral Moment

Weak Spots

  • Uneven sequencing
  • Deluxe tracks blur the shape

Production

DY · Touch of Trent · TheKidDeezy · Lam · Aviator Keyyz

Influence

Turned him into a fixture of the 2020 charts.

Replay Value

High for the singles.

Why it ranks here

His Def Jam debut has production from Metro Boomin, Young Chop, London on da Track and Vinylz, and the Jeremih-assisted single "Like Me" hinted at his crossover potential. But critics were mixed on its gangsta rap content and Auto-Tune delivery, and the album feels like a label trying to package a mixtape artist. Metacritic: 61.

Context

His debut studio album, released June 2, 2015 by Only the Family and Def Jam. It debuted at No. 14 on the Billboard 200. Jeremih and Logic are the guests.

Highlights

  • Like Me
  • Amber Alert
  • Lord Don't Make Me Do It
  • Higher
  • Why Me

Weak Spots

  • Generic in stretches
  • Only one real single

Production

Young Chop · Metro Boomin · C-Sick · DJ L · London on da Track

Read our full Remember My Name review →

Influence

Modest; his mixtapes remained more important to fans at the time.

Replay Value

Low to moderate.

Why it ranks here

His first album after leaving Def Jam continues the Signed to the Streets mixtape series with a big guest list: Gunna, Future, Kevin Gates, Lil Baby, Juice WRLD and more. "Spin the Block" with Future and "Home Body" are highlights, and Chopsquad DJ keeps the Chicago sound present, but at over seventy minutes it lacks focus.

Context

His third studio album, released November 9, 2018 by Only the Family, Alamo and Interscope. It debuted at No. 17 on the Billboard 200 and was certified gold in 2022.

Highlights

  • Spin the Block
  • Home Body
  • Neighborhood Hero
  • Downfall
  • Treacherous

Weak Spots

  • Over seventy minutes
  • Guests crowd him out

Production

Chopsquad DJ · Southside · DY Krazy · Epikh Pro · TM88

Influence

Started his Alamo era and the climb that followed.

Replay Value

Moderate — a few tracks return.

Why it ranks here

Deep Thoughts is a quieter, more inward record, with production from Southside, Chopsquad DJ, Metro Boomin, Lil Yachty and Benny Blanco. "Turn Up a Notch" and "Monitoring Me" were singles, "Can't Hide It" with Jhené Aiko is a smooth change of pace, and "Shaking When I Pray" opens on a somber note. It is competent and consistent but adds little to his formula.

Context

His ninth studio album, released March 28, 2025 by Only the Family, Alamo and Sony Music. It debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 with 64,000 units. Guests include Future, Lil Baby, Hunxho and Jhené Aiko.

Highlights

  • Turn Up a Notch
  • Monitoring Me
  • Can't Hide It
  • Shaking When I Pray
  • Vanish Mode

Weak Spots

  • Few new ideas
  • Mid-tempo sameness

Production

Southside · Chopsquad DJ · Touch of Trent · Lil Yachty · Benny Blanco

Influence

Too recent to judge; it kept his chart run intact.

Replay Value

Moderate — a few tracks return.

Why it ranks here

After repeated delays, his second album arrived with Young Thug, Ty Dolla Sign, Yo Gotti and Dej Loaf as guests and beats from Zaytoven, Wheezy, Sonny Digital and Chopsquad DJ. "My Beyoncé" with Dej Loaf is a charming single, but much of the album feels like it is waiting for a direction he would find later.

Context

His second studio album, released July 22, 2016 by Only the Family and Def Jam, his final release for the label. It peaked at No. 29 on the Billboard 200.

Highlights

  • My Beyoncé
  • So What
  • She Just Wanna
  • Money Walk
  • Check

Weak Spots

  • Little identity
  • Middle stretch drags

Production

C-Sick · Chopsquad DJ · Zaytoven · Wheezy · Sonny Digital

Influence

Minimal; it closed the least memorable phase of his career.

Replay Value

Low — mainly for completists.

Scores come from each album’s scorecard review. A score marked ~ is an editorial estimate for an album we have not reviewed in full yet. Albums are ranked by score; ties keep our editorial order.

Essay

The Complete Picture

Durk's best albums are the ones where grief and focus meet. The Voice, dedicated to King Von, and 7220 are his most complete records, and Love Songs 4 the Streets 2 is the clearest showcase of his melodic side. The Def Jam albums are mostly of historical interest, while Almost Healed and Deep Thoughts show a veteran reaching for more without quite tightening the formula.

Start with The Voice, then 7220. Love Songs 4 the Streets 2 is the best pick for listeners who want his softer side.

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Lil Durk Albums in Order

  1. 2015Remember My NameRanked #6
  2. 2016Lil Durk 2XRanked #9
  3. 2018Signed to the Streets 3Ranked #7
  4. 2019Love Songs 4 the Streets 2Ranked #3
  5. 2020The VoiceRanked #2
  6. 2020Just Cause Y'all Waited 2Ranked #5
  7. 20227220Ranked #1
  8. 2023Almost HealedRanked #4
  9. 2025Deep ThoughtsRanked #8

Lil Durk Albums: Common Questions

What is the best Lil Durk album?
We rank 7220 (2022) as the best Lil Durk album, with a score of 6.7/10: His first solo No. 1, confident and consistently sharp.
How many Lil Durk albums are ranked here?
This ranking covers 9 Lil Durk projects, released between 2015 and 2025.
What is the earliest Lil Durk album in this ranking?
Remember My Name (2015) is the earliest release in this list. We rank it #6.
What is the most recent Lil Durk album in this ranking?
Deep Thoughts (2025) is the most recent release in this list. We rank it #8.
What is the worst Lil Durk album?
By our scorecard, the worst Lil Durk album is Lil Durk 2X (2016), ranked #9 of 9 with an estimated score of 5.1/10: A delayed, unfocused end to his Def Jam deal.