Lil Durk’s authorized battle simply hit one other main hurdle, as a choose formally denied the Chicago rapper bail in his high-profile murder-for-hire case. Regardless of gaining some floor with the exclusion of his lyrics as proof, Durk will stay behind bars till his trial begins.
Throughout right this moment’s (Could 8) listening to, Durk appeared in court docket and reportedly smiled towards a crowd of about 20 supporters because the choose handed down the choice. His authorized workforce pushed onerous for his launch on bond, arguing that a lot of the prosecution’s proposed proof, like rap lyrics and posts from fan pages, shouldn’t be admissible. Additionally they argued for your entire case to be thrown out.
Nonetheless, the court docket sided with prosecutors, leaving the OTF chief incarcerated whereas awaiting trial.
Prosecutors allege that Durk, born Durk Banks, orchestrated a 2022 capturing in Los Angeles that focused his rival Quando Rondo. The incident resulted within the demise of Rondo’s cousin, Lul Pab, and is believed to have been in retaliation for the 2020 homicide of King Von, Durk’s shut pal and collaborator.
Whereas the court docket did rule that Durk’s lyrics won’t be used as proof, a small victory for his authorized workforce, the remainder of the case stays intact. Prosecutors plan to maneuver ahead with different proof they are saying ties Durk to the planning, financing, and facilitation of the capturing.
With the trial date set for October 14, there’s nonetheless an extended authorized highway forward. Durk and his attorneys proceed to disclaim the allegations and criticize what they see as a broader problem: the prison justice system concentrating on hip hop artists and utilizing their artwork towards them.
As one of the crucial seen artists within the style right this moment, Durk’s combat might be intently watched—not simply by followers, however by your entire hip hop group.
