Lil Durk Acquitted by LA Jury in Murder-for-Hire Plot Case
Rapper Lil Durk was acquitted by a Los Angeles federal jury of charges related to a murder-for-hire plot targeting rival Quando Rondo.
New York, NY, September 12, 2026 — Lil Durk, whose legal name is Durk D. Banks, has been acquitted by a Los Angeles federal jury on charges stemming from an alleged murder-for-hire plot. The case involved accusations of a plot targeting fellow rapper Quando Rondo.
The acquittal comes after a trial in a Los Angeles federal court where a jury deliberated on the charges against Banks. The specific details of the jury’s deliberations or the exact timeline of the trial were not provided in the initial summary.
The rapper faced charges related to a plot that reportedly aimed to harm Quando Rondo. Further details regarding the evidence presented during the trial, the prosecution’s arguments, or the defense’s strategy were not specified in the provided information.
The outcome of the trial, which resulted in an acquittal, means the jury found Banks not guilty of the charges brought against him. The resolution of this case marks the end of the legal proceedings related to these specific allegations for Lil Durk.
Information regarding the contractor involved in the alleged plot, specific dates of alleged incidents, or any prior permit status or inspection outcomes related to the case were not made available in the trend summary. Consequently, details on code violations, fine amounts, or any subsequent actions following the alleged plot are also not included.
Story summarized from the original created by Nicholas McEntyre on nypost.com, see more information here.