nuSep 12, 2026, 16:02

Grammy winner Lil Durk cleared of involvement in murder-for-hire plot

Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk has been acquitted of murder-for-hire and conspiracy charges linked to a shooting involving rapper Quando Rondo. Although cleared of these major accusations, the artist remains in detention to face a separate trial for weapons possession charges in October.

Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk has been cleared of charges related to a murder-for-hire plot involving the shooting of rapper Quando Rondo last year. While Quando Rondo survived the ambush, his cousin was killed in the incident, which was suspected to be a retaliatory act following the death of Lil Durk's associate, King Von. Prosecutors had sought a life sentence, but Lil Durk was acquitted of the primary charges of conspiracy and murder-for-hire, although two other defendants were convicted of stalking and conspiracy charges.

Despite the acquittal, the 33-year-old artist remains in custody as he prepares for a separate trial scheduled for October 5. In this upcoming case, he faces unrelated charges, including illegal weapons possession. Lil Durk, who has achieved significant commercial success with seven albums reaching the top five of the Billboard charts since 2019, maintains his legal defense. The assistant district attorney stated that the prosecution intends to move forward with presenting evidence for the pending trial.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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