# Lil Durk acquitted in federal murder-for-hire trial > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lil-durk-federal-murderforhire-case > Updated: 2026-09-12T00:40:30.000Z. Sources: 117. Developments: 25. A federal jury in Los Angeles has acquitted Chicago rapper Lil Durk, born Durk Banks, on all charges related to a murder-for-hire plot. The case centered on a 2022 retaliatory ambush near the Beverly Center that targeted rapper Quando Rondo but instead killed Saviay’a ‘Lul Pab’ Robinson. Prosecutors had argued that Banks financed and directed the hit as revenge for the 2020 death of his associate, King Von. While Banks was acquitted of all counts, including conspiracy and murder-for-hire, his co-defendants, Deandre Wilson and David Lindsey, were convicted of conspiracy to commit stalking and stalking resulting in death, though they were acquitted of the murder-for-hire charges. Despite the acquittal, Banks remains in federal custody. He is scheduled to face a separate trial on October 5 involving allegations of racketeering, murder, and weapons offenses. ## Claims - Lil Durk's murder‑for‑hire trial is scheduled to begin on August 20. (disputed by 3 sources) - found rapper Lil Durk not guilty of murder-for-hire, conspiracy, and stalking resulting in death charges. (disputed by 3 sources) - Prosecutors allege Lil Durk orchestrated a murder-for-hire plot targeting rapper Quando Rondo. (corroborated by 5 sources) - If convicted of the most serious counts, Lil Durk faces life in federal prison. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The 2022 shooting intended to target Quando Rondo resulted in the death of his cousin, Saviay’a Robinson. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Kacey “OTF Jam” Hester identified Lil Durk in court as a participant in the murder of Quando Rondo’s cousin. (corroborated by 3 sources) - claimed the attack was retaliation for the 2020 killing of King Von. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The defense argues that Kavon “Cuz” Grant, also known as OTF Vonni, was the mastermind behind the plot. (corroborated by 2 sources) - remains in federal custody to face a separate trial scheduled for October 5 involving racketeering and weapons offenses. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Federal prosecutors filed a motion seeking a limited gag order on Lil Durk, his attorneys and other parties. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-12: Lil Durk acquitted in Los Angeles murder-for-hire trial Rapper Lil Durk has been acquitted of all federal murder-for-hire charges in Los Angeles related to a 2022 shooting. He remains in custody awaiting a separate racketeering trial in October. 41 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lil-durk-acquitted-in-federal-murder-for-hire-trial ### 2026-09-09: Lil Durk acquitted in federal murder-for-hire trial A federal jury in Los Angeles has acquitted rapper Lil Durk of all charges in a murder-for-hire plot targeting rival rapper Quando Rondo. He remains in custody pending a separate racketeering trial. 54 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lil-durk-trial-jury-seeks-clarification-on-conspiracy-and-intent ### 2026-09-07: Lil Durk murder-for-hire trial reaches closing arguments Closing arguments have begun in the federal murder-for-hire trial of rapper Lil Durk, who is accused of orchestrating a 2022 revenge plot in Los Angeles that resulted in the death of Saviay'a Robinson. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lil-durk-defense-rests-in-murder-for-hire-trial ### 2026-09-05: Meek Mill sparks debate defending Lil Durk during federal trial Meek Mill faces backlash after calling Lil Durk an “innocent kid from Chicago” in a post defending him during his ongoing federal murder-for-hire trial. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meek-mill-sparks-debate-defending-lil-durk-during-federal-trial ### 2026-09-04: Lil Durk trial nears closing arguments after both sides rest The federal murder-for-hire trial of rapper Lil Durk has reached its final stage. Both sides have rested their cases, with closing arguments scheduled to begin on September 8. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lil-durk-trial-nears-closing-arguments-in-federal-murder-for-hire-case ### 2026-09-02: Lil Durk murder-for-hire trial nears closing arguments The federal murder-for-hire trial of rapper Lil Durk has concluded its evidentiary phase. Banks faces life in prison for allegedly orchestrating a 2022 shooting targeting rapper Quando Rondo. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lil-durk-trial-involves-alleged-opp-list-and-snitching-accusations ### 2026-08-31: Lil Durk murder-for-hire trial sees key witness testimony Rapper Lil Durk faces a federal murder-for-hire trial in Los Angeles, with cooperating witnesses testifying about an alleged $1 million bounty and his involvement in a 2022 shooting. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lil-durk-murder-for-hire-trial-nears-conclusion-amid-reports-of-artist-legal-aid ### 2026-08-27: Lil Durk murder-for-hire trial sees key testimony from former associate Former associate OTF Jam has testified in Lil Durk’s federal murder-for-hire trial, alleging the rapper orchestrated a 2022 hit on rapper Quando Rondo to avenge the death of King Von. 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lil-durk-murder-for-hire-trial-witness-testifies-to-orchestrated-shooting ### 2026-08-25: Lil Durk faces murder-for-hire trial as witnesses testify Rapper Lil Durk faces a federal murder-for-hire trial in Los Angeles. Witnesses have testified to his involvement in a 2022 shooting that killed rapper Quando Rondo’s cousin. 23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lil-durk-federal-murder-for-hire-trial-begins-in-los-angeles ### 2026-08-23: Lil Durk murder-for-hire trial begins in Los Angeles The federal murder-for-hire trial of rapper Lil Durk has begun in Los Angeles, with prosecutors alleging he orchestrated a 2022 revenge plot that resulted in a fatal shooting. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lil-durk-murder-for-hire-trial-begins-in-los-angeles ### 2026-08-21: Lil Durk trial begins in Los Angeles over murder-for-hire charges Rapper Lil Durk’s federal murder-for-hire trial has begun in Los Angeles. He faces life in prison for an alleged 2022 retaliatory attack that resulted in a death. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lil-durk-trial-begins-in-los-angeles-over-murder-for-hire-charges ### 2026-08-18: Lil Durk trial to include 6ix9ine podcast interview as evidence A judge ruled that a podcast interview featuring 6ix9ine will be admitted as evidence in Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire trial to show how public pressure regarding King Von’s death may have influenced the defendant 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lil-durk-trial-to-include-6ix9ine-podcast-interview-as-evidence ### 2026-08-18: Lil Durk faces federal murder-for-hire trial starting August 20 Rapper Lil Durk faces a federal murder-for-hire trial starting August 20. Prosecutors will use music, texts, and videos as evidence in the case involving a retaliatory shooting targeting Quando Rondo. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lil-durk-defense-challenges-stalking-charge-in-murder-for-hire-trial ### 2026-08-18: Lil Durk allegedly rejected peace offering from Quando Rondo Federal prosecutors allege Lil Durk rejected a peace offering from Quando Rondo's camp in 2022, using the exchange to demonstrate motive in his upcoming murder-for-hire trial. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lil-durk-allegedly-rejected-peace-offering-from-quando-rondo ### 2026-08-14: Lil Durk trial: Judge allows music as evidence in murder-for-hire case A federal judge ruled that Lil Durk’s song “Pissed Me Off” can be used as evidence in his upcoming murder-for-hire trial, where prosecutors plan to call 35 witnesses. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lil-durk-trial-judge-allows-music-as-evidence-in-murder-for-hire-case ### 2026-08-12: Lil Durk's legal team contests use of music video in trial Lil Durk’s legal team is challenging prosecutors' attempts to use his ‘Pissed Me Off’ music video as evidence in an upcoming murder-for-hire trial. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lil-durks-legal-team-contests-use-of-music-video-in-trial ### 2026-08-09: Lil Durk legal team contests gag order and music video evidence Lil Durk’s legal team is fighting a proposed federal gag order and the use of his music video as evidence in an upcoming murder-for-hire trial. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lil-durk-legal-team-contests-gag-order-and-music-video-evidence ### 2026-08-07: Lil Durk Charged in Fourth Superseding Indictment Ahead of Trial Lil Durk faces a fourth superseding indictment that adds interstate‑stalking and racketeering charges tied to a 2022 hit on Quando Rondo’s cousin, with his murder‑for‑hire trial set for Aug 20. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lil-durk-charged-in-fourth-superseding-indictment-ahead-of-trial ### 2026-07-29: Lil Durk Faces Gag Order and Evidence Battles Ahead of August Murder‑For‑Hire Trial Prosecutors seek a gag order on Lil Durk and aim to admit his “Pissed Me Off” video as evidence in his August murder‑for‑hire trial, while his lawyers fight both restrictions and the video’s inclusion. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lil-durk-faces-gag-order-request-as-prosecutors-push-video-evidence-in-murderforhire-trial ### 2026-07-14: Rapper Lil Durk Wins Severance of Racketeering Charges Ahead of August Murder‑for‑Hire Trial U.S. Judge Michael Fitzgerald ordered racketeering charges against rapper Lil Durk to be tried separately, keeping his August 20 murder‑for‑hire trial on schedule. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rapper-lil-durk-wins-severance-of-racketeering-charges-ahead-of-august-murderforhire-trial ### 2026-07-07: Lil Durk’s Murder‑for‑Hire Trial Prompts Big Meech’s Appeal to Hip‑Hop Big Meech urged rappers to back Lil Durk, who faces a federal murder‑for‑hire trial, while Durk’s lawyers seek to split new racketeering charges from the Aug 20 trial. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lil-durks-murderforhire-trial-prompts-big-meechs-appeal-to-hiphop ### 2026-07-04: Lil Durk's Prosecutors Seek Grand Jury Testimony Release Ahead of Trial Prosecutors filed a July 2 motion to release grand jury testimony to Lil Durk’s defense before his trial, while a new superseding indictment adds racketeering and stalking charges; Durk’s lawyers call the move“ 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lil-durks-prosecutors-seek-grand-jury-testimony-release-ahead-of-trial ### 2026-06-30: Lil Durk Seeks to Separate New Racketeering Charges Ahead of August Trial Lil Durk’s lawyers have moved to sever newly added racketeering counts from his August 20 murder‑for‑hire trial, citing a right to a speedy trial; a July 27 hearing is set. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lil-durk-seeks-to-separate-new-racketeering-charges-ahead-of-august-trial ### 2026-06-26: Lil Durk's Lawyer Reports Police Support Amid Federal Murder‑For‑Hire Case Lil Durk's attorney says police officers and community members have voiced “Free Durk” support while the rapper remains jailed on federal murder‑for‑hire charges that could carry life. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lil-durks-lawyer-reports-police-support-amid-federal-murderforhire-case ### 2026-06-12: Lil Durk faces expanded racketeering murder indictment as co-defendants seek to sever ties Lil Durk’s superseding indictment adds a racketeering murder charge and revises a firearms count; co‑defendants OTF DeDe, Browneyez and Boogie have filed motions to sever from the case, but the joint trial on 8 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lil-durk-faces-expanded-racketeering-murder-indictment-as-co-defendants-seek-to-sever-ties --- Cite as: Lil Durk acquitted in federal murder-for-hire trial. 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