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Lil Durk Says Juice WRLD Could Have Been The Next Kanye West
There is a long history of artists doing big things out of Chicago.
Kanye West is obviously one of the biggest names from the city. Others, including Common, Lupe Fiasco, Chief Keef, and more have put Chi-Town on the map in their own ways. Juice WRLD was shaping up to become the next big artist out of Chicago but, unfortunately, he passed away in December 2019 from a drug overdose.
The “Lucid Dreams” superstar was on pace to be one of the most beloved musicians in the world and it’s truly heartbreaking that he’s not here to witness what kind of impact he had on the music industry.

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Other Chicago rappers, like Lil Durk, recognize him as a “musical genius”, saying so in his latest interview with Montreality.
Answering questions about his favorite cartoons, his new album The Voice, his girlfriend India, and more, Durkio touched on how he knew that Juice WRLD was so special. Flanked by Booka600 and C3, Durkio said:
“I rock with him 1000%. [Juice WRLD] was an icon. I’m not just saying that because of what happened to him. He had an advantage to be, like, the next Kanye West coming out of Chicago because he was smart. His personality was crazy. You know what I’m saying, music genius. He’d go in that motherf*cker and freestyle. You know how you go in the studio with somebody and he’s going crazy and even your team is like, ‘oh sh*t, you gotta go crazy!’ They’re putting pressure on me. I damn near forgot who the f*ck I was for a minute.”
Rest in peace to Juice WRLD. Watch Lil Durk’s new interview above.
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With “Better Place,” HEARTWISH delivers a moving melodic rock statement beyond the strong instrumentation, taking on a message the world can really relate to. Uncertainty becomes determination on a track topped with soaring guitars and anthemic melodies and a chorus that echoes long after the music fades. HEARTWISH has found hope in every musical pinnacle rather than despair, reminding listeners that hard times are only temporary and that hope finds its voice. What you get is an emotionally charged anthem that fuses heartfelt storytelling with the big energy of today’s melodic rock.
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“Forever Hopeful” is a heartfelt song. The song is about the fact that there is still hope even when things seem too big. Henry Desira doesn’t make life seem easy, but rather embraces the complexities of life and reminds the listener that difficult moments don’t negate the possibility of brighter days ahead. That balanced view gives the track a comforting authenticity, making its message of uplift feel earned rather than idealized.
Forever Hopeful is a creative return that packs a bigger emotional punch than its title suggests. It speaks to the courage it takes to start over, to find inspiration again, to transmute personal adversity into something of value. The song becomes a personal milestone and a hopeful reminder that healing is seldom immediate, but progress is possible. Henry Desira’s latest release hits deep for being vulnerable and resilient at the same time, an honest offering of hope that sticks around long after the music stops.
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