Monitoring Me

"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.

"Monitoring Me"
Single by Lil Durk
from the album Deep Thoughts
Released	October 4, 2024
Genre	Gangsta rap drill[1]
Length	2:24
Label	Only the Family Alamo Sony
Songwriter(s)	Durk Banks Joshua Luellen
Producer(s)	Southside
Lil Durk singles chronology
"Turn Up a Notch" (2024) "Monitoring Me" (2024) "Late Checkout" (2024)
Music video
"Monitoring Me" on YouTube

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 performance for "Monitoring Me"

Chart (2024–2025)	Peak position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[4]	2
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5]	32