[3] The song was initially intended to be part of Funkmaster Flex's debut project, which was set to include various collaborations with different hip hop artists.
The music video for "Lurkin", was directed by Juganot, the video showcases King Von and Funk Flex on a New York City street enveloped in colored smoke, adding as visual elements exotic cars in a dramatic and urban gritty street setting, emphasizing the raw and authentic nature of the song.
[1][7][8] On July 15, 2021, Funk Flex decided to enhance the track with a remix of the original song, by bringing in Polo G, another, at the time, rising rapper from Chicago.
[9][10] In this remix, named also "Lurkin 2.0", Polo G brings an energy characterized by dark, violent lyrics that reflect his own experiences on the streets, his addition to the track maintains the intensity of the original focusing on overcoming hardships and embracing a life marked by violence, while King Von left an indelible mark on the original, Polo G successfully adds a new dimension to the track, proving to be a worthy collaborator in honoring the late rapper's legacy and in making it a powerful tribute to Bennett.
The remix was released alongside a new music video, continuing the success of the original, which has garnered a good amount of streamings on YouTube.