Chicago Rapper Lil Durk Acquitted in Los Angeles Murder-For-Hire Plot
Updated on: September 11, 2026 / 10:13 PM CDT / CBS Chicago
TL;DR
- Lil Durk was acquitted by a federal jury in Los Angeles on charges related to a murder-for-hire plot.
- The plot allegedly targeted Atlanta rapper Quando Rondo and was believed to be retaliation for the murder of King Von.
- Two co-defendants, Deandre Wilson and David Lindsey, were convicted of stalking charges but acquitted of murder for hire.
- Keith Jones and Kavon Grant pleaded guilty and testified against Durk and others.
- Lil Durk will remain in custody for a separate federal racketeering trial.
- The rapper won a Grammy in 2024 for Best Melodic Rap Performance.