Rapper Lil Durk Arrested on Murder-for-Hire Charges in Florida Before Boarding International Flight
Chicago rapper Lil Durk has been arrested in Florida on murder-for-hire charges, accused of orchestrating a plot against rival rapper Quando Rondo. Read the details here.
In a shocking turn of events, Chicago rap star Lil Durk was arrested on murder-for-hire charges in Florida as he prepared to board a private jet bound for Italy. Authorities allege the rapper, whose real name is Durk Devontay Banks, hired hitmen from Chicago to track and attempt to kill rival rapper Quando Rondo during a public feud. The Broward County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that U.S. Marshals apprehended Lil Durk on Thursday, holding him in the county’s main jail on multiple serious charges.
Allegations and Evidence in the Case
According to a federal affidavit, Lil Durk allegedly coordinated the murder attempt by hiring hitmen from his hometown of Chicago and having them travel to Los Angeles in 2022. The affidavit describes how, at a Los Angeles gas station, the hitmen allegedly fired 18 rounds at Rondo’s entourage, tragically killing a family member. The five men allegedly involved in this plot face severe charges, including murder-for-hire and conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire resulting in death.
Investigators say the planning was extensive, involving flights, rented vehicles, hotel bookings, and even ski masks. Prosecutors claim OTF, Lil Durk’s record label, funded these expenses.
Connections to Previous Cases
This latest charge adds to Lil Durk’s complex legal history, which has also included association with another gang-related case. Earlier this month, FBG Duck’s mother filed a lawsuit connecting Lil Durk and his late protégé, King Von, to her son’s killing in 2020. The suit claims that Only the Family (OTF), a label Durk formed in 2010, operates as a criminal enterprise linked to gang violence in Chicago.
What’s Next for Lil Durk
Lil Durk’s arrest casts a spotlight on the challenges surrounding the rap industry and gang-related violence. Fans and industry insiders await further updates, as Durk’s legal team and representatives have yet to issue an official response.
