"What Happened to Virgil" is a song by American rapper Lil Durk featuring fellow American rapper Gunna from the former's seventh studio album 7220 (2022). Produced by Chopsquad DJ, the song is a tribute to the late fashion designer Virgil Abloh.
| "What Happened to Virgil" | |
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| Song by Lil Durk featuring Gunna | |
| from the album 7220 | |
| Released | March 11, 2022 |
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| Length | 3:01 |
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| Songwriter(s) | |
| Producer(s) | Chopsquad DJ |
| Music video | |
| "What Happened to Virgil" on YouTube | |
Background
editThe song is a tribute to fashion designer and entrepreneur Virgil Abloh, Lil Durk's brother D Thang and rapper King Von. Abloh died in November 2021 and was a friend of Lil Durk.[1][2]
Following its release, the song was popularly used in videos on TikTok. Durk promised to release the song's music video if it reached 10,000 creations on TikTok.[3]
Music video
editThe official music video was directed by Cole Bennett and released on April 12, 2022. It opens with a quote from Abloh that reads: "Life is so short that you can't waste even a day subscribing to what someone thinks you can do versus knowing what you can do." The video features Lil Durk and Gunna rapping in the presence of multiple sets inspired by Abloh's work, including near Drake's Air Drake jet (which was painted by Abloh), on a red rooftop that replicates the Louis Dreamhouse from one of Abloh's final projects for Louis Vuitton, and in a warehouse filled with magically growing flowers. At the end of the video, it is explained how each of these sets are related to Abloh.[2][4]
Charts
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Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[16] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ Dukes, Will (March 21, 2022). "Lil Durk's '7220' Is a Chill But Harrowing Trip Down Memory Lane". Rolling Stone.
- ^ a b Dailey, Hannah (April 12, 2022). "Lil Durk, Gunna Drop Stunning 'What Happened to Virgil' Video Honoring Late Designer Virgil Abloh". Billboard.
- ^ Grant, Shawn (April 7, 2022). "Lil Durk Promises "What Happened To Virgil" Video if Single Receives 10K Creations on TikTok". The Source.
- ^ Zemler, Emily (April 13, 2022). "Lil Durk, Gunna Pay Tribute to Virgil Abloh in 'What Happened To Virgil' Video". Rolling Stone.
- ^ "Lil Durk Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
- ^ "Lil Durk Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 21, 2022. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
- ^ "TurnTable Official Nigeria Top 100". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
- ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 11-2022". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
- ^ "Lil Durk Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
- ^ "Lil Durk Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
- ^ "Lil Durk Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
- ^ "American single certifications – Lil Durk – What Happened to Virgil". Recording Industry Association of America.