Lil Durk in Solitary After Prison Staff Dispute

Less than two months after his September 11 acquittal on murder-for-hire charges, rapper Lil Durk was placed in solitary confinement on October 30. This action at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles reportedly stems from disagreements with prison staff.

Sources indicate his cell was frequently searched following his acquittal, despite no contraband being found. His request for clarification allegedly led to his transfer to the Special Housing Unit. This is not his first time in solitary; he previously spent over 130 days there after possessing an Apple Watch.

Lil Durk remains in federal custody on separate racketeering and firearm charges, to which he has pleaded not guilty. His defense has requested reconsideration of his detention, with offers of a $1 million appearance bond guarantee from Sony and his future earnings.

Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald is scheduled to hear the bond request on Wednesday, November 4. Support for his release has come from notable figures, including Jay-Z and J. Cole, and even the mother of a murder victim.