Who Is "Pelle Coat" About? Lil Durk's Tribute Explained
A tribute to King Von and his brother DThang, introduced by Alicia Keys as his therapist.
"Pelle Coat" is a tribute to people Lil Durk has lost, including rapper King Von and his own brother, DThang. The video pairs it with "Therapy Session," in which Alicia Keys plays his therapist.
Stream Almost Healed: lilDurk.lnk.to/AlmostHealed
What is "Pelle Coat" about?
Durk goes through the deaths that shaped him and what they cost. The title refers to the Pelle Pelle leather jackets tied to Chicago street style, an image of the life he is describing.
What is "Therapy Session"?
It is the spoken intro that opens Almost Healed. Alicia Keys sings and speaks as a therapist addressing Durk, which sets up the confessional tone of "Pelle Coat."
Who made the song and video?
Chopsquad DJ produced it. Steve Cannon directed the video, which premiered May 25, 2023.
How did it chart?
It peaked at No. 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 as the second single from Almost Healed, his eighth studio album.
Quick answers
Who is "Pelle Coat" about? King Von and Durk's brother DThang, among others.
Who plays the therapist? Alicia Keys.
What album is it on? Almost Healed (2023).
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