Lil Durk scored a major legal victory on September 11 when a Los Angeles jury found him not guilty on all five counts in his murder-for-hire trial, including conspiracy. The case centered on allegations that he plotted a hit targeting fellow rapper Quando Rondo, which resulted in the death of Rondo’s cousin. After three days of deliberation, the verdict came back in Durk’s favor, and the Chicago drill star celebrated on Instagram, thanking Allah, his legal team, family, and fans, saying he feels“all the love and positive energy.”
But the celebration comes with a serious catch. Durk remains in custody because he still faces a separate racketeering charge connected to his OTF label. That trial is set to begin October 5, meaning the acquittal is only one piece of a much bigger legal puzzle. He was originally arrested in 2024 while attempting to board a flight to Dubai.
The case has also stirred up drama beyond the courtroom. 6ix9ine mocked Durk online, questioning how he could win his trial and still be locked up. Meanwhile, the trial drew celebrity support from Ye and mgk, and“Free Durk”shirts became a fixture outside the courthouse. With October 5 looming, the question now is whether Durk can secure another win, or if the racketeering case will keep him tied up for good. What do you think happens next?
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