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Lil Durk Still Jailed After Acquittal
12 Sep
Summary
- Lil Durk was acquitted of murder-for-hire charges on September 11, 2026.
- He remains in jail for upcoming racketeering and firearms charges.
- The rapper won a Grammy in February 2026 for Best Melodic Rap Performance.
Rapper Lil Durk, also known as Durk Banks, has been acquitted of murder-for-hire allegations by a federal jury on Friday, September 11, 2026. The charges stemmed from an alleged plot to orchestrate the murder of fellow rap star Quando Rondo in 2024.
Despite the acquittal on these specific charges, the 33-year-old artist will continue to be held in jail. He is awaiting a second trial next month concerning several federal counts of racketeering murder and firearms charges. Lil Durk has maintained his innocence, pleading not guilty to all accusations.
This recent trial also involved two co-defendants, Deandre Dontrell Wilson and David Brian Lindsey, who were convicted on stalking and conspiracy to commit stalking charges but acquitted of other allegations. Lil Durk's musical career includes the popular "Signed to the Streets" mixtape series and acclaimed albums under Def Jam Records and Alamo Records. He achieved a significant career milestone in February 2026 when he won his first Grammy for Best Melodic Rap Performance.
