Rapper Lil Durk Accused of Ties to Multiple Murder-for-Hire Plots

Federal investigators link Lil Durk to a 2022 Chicago gang leader's murder and a separate killing in California, raising serious accusations of orchestrating violence.

Newly unsealed court documents allege Lil Durk offered money to kill gang rivals, including a 2022 Chicago murder of gang leader Stephon Mack.
Authorities claim the Chicago killing was revenge for the 2021 murder of Lil Durk's brother, Dontay 'DThang' Banks, allegedly by a rival gang faction.
Lil Durk is also charged with orchestrating a separate murder-for-hire plot in California, targeting rapper Quando Rondo, which resulted in the death of Rondo's cousin.
Prosecutors argue the rapper used his influence, money, and lyrics to encourage violence, citing evidence such as social media posts and credit card records.
Lil Durk remains in custody in Los Angeles as his legal team seeks bond; prosecutors oppose his release, citing flight risk and potential threats to public safety.