Just weeks before Durk's murder-for-hire trial was supposed to start, prosecutors added racketeering to the mix. Here's how it happened, and what it means.
Shawn SetaroLil Durk
Lil Durk is a Chicago-born rapper and singer who helped popularize melodic drill music, emerging as a key figure in the genre’s mainstream expansion. As the leader of the Only the Family collective and an artist signed to Alamo Records, he has crafted a catalog that blends vivid street narratives with emotional vulnerability, distinguishing him in hip-hop since his early 2010s debut. Fans return because of his ability to fuse raw storytelling with catchy melodic hooks, creating tracks that resonate both on the streets and in mainstream playlists. His collaborations with artists like Drake and Lil Baby highlight his influence across hip-hop’s evolving soundscape, while his frequent viral moments on streaming platforms underscore his impact on the genre’s cultural conversation.
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Durk's trial is slated to begin next month.
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Big Meech Calls Out Rappers for Going Silent on Lil Durk
Meech urged the hip-hop community to speak up for Durk, arguing that too few artists are publicly backing the Chicago rapper as he fights federal murder-for-hire charges.
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Durk wants to separate out his new charges from his old ones.
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Lil Durk’s Co-Defendants File Motion to Sever Ties From Rapper In Murder-for-Hire Case
OTF members Deandre Wilson and David Lindsey have renewed their motion to sever from Durk's murder-for-hire case.
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Lil Durk's Legal Team Responds to New Racketeering Charge: 'This Indictment Is Lipstick on a Pig'
The latest indictment, Durk’s lawyers argue, is a “pathetic pivot” centered on “old accusations.”
Trace William Cowen53 days ago
Lil Durk Prosecutors Reportedly Seeking to Add More Charges Before Trial
The rapper, who has been in custody since 2024, is scheduled to head to court for his murder-for-hire trial in August.
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The rapper said that, as with many other artists such as Lil Durk, fans are trying to get into rapper's heads amid rap beefs.
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Lil Durk's OTF Names New CEO Amidst Murder-For-Hire Case
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Lil Durk Updates Fans On Mental State, Says He Wants to 'Save' Next Generation
The incarcerated rapper explained that he's "tired of being a pawn for the culture."
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Lil Durk's Murder-for-Hire Case: Brian Steel Joins Defense Team (UPDATE)
Steel famously represented Young Thug in his long-winded racketeering trial.
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Bella Banks joked about him being in protective custody.
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Lil Durk Trial Delayed Until August as Judge Denies Severance Request
The Chicago rapper will remain in custody as prosecutors and defense prepare for a joint trial tied to the alleged 2022 murder-for-hire plot.
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Drake Shares Photo of Son Adonis Wearing Rare OVO-OTF Chain Gifted by Lil Durk
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Lil Durk Trial: Judge Issues Mixed Verdict on Lyric and Video Evidence Inclusion
A split decision cut out most of the videos, allowed some of the lyrics, and punted on the rest until later in the month.
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