Lil Durk Acquitted in Murder-for-Hire Plot Involving Atlanta Rapper

Chicago rapper Lil Durk cleared of murder-for-hire charges in plot targeting Atlanta artist. Jury finds him not guilty of all counts.

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September 12, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Los Angeles, United States — A federal jury in Los Angeles has found Grammy-winning Chicago rapper Lil Durk not guilty of a murder-for-hire plot targeting another artist.

Durk, known professionally as Lil Durk and born Durk Devontay Banks, faced multiple felony charges including murder, stalking, and conspiracy. Five other individuals linked to his Chicago-based rap collective, Only the Family (OTF), were also implicated in the case.

The jury delivered its verdict on Friday, clearing Durk of all accusations. Two co-defendants, Deandre

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