Lil Durk Seeks Dismissal of Federal Murder-For-Hire Charges Over Withheld Evidence

Rapper Lil Durk, born Durk Banks, is fighting to have his federal murder-for-hire charges dismissed, arguing that prosecutors have withheld key evidence necessary for a fair trial. He is accused of orchestrating a 2022 plot through his Only The Family crew to kill rival rapper Quando Rondo in retaliation for the 2020 killing of King Von, a friend of Durk's. Prosecutors allege Durk used coded messages and promised money or lucrative music opportunities to incentivize the attack, which left Rondo unharmed but killed his cousin Lul Pab. Durk's defense team criticizes the indictment as vague, lacking specifics such as when, where, how, and to whom Durk gave directions, as well as details on the coded messages and the alleged bounty. They contend the indictment fails to provide the "operative facts" underlying the government's theory, impairing their ability to prepare an effective defense. A hearing is scheduled, and Durk continues to await trial from jail, having been denied bail multiple times.