US rapper Lil Durk found not guilty of murder-for-hire scheme
Prosecutors accused musician, born Durk Banks, of putting bounty on fellow rapper in retaliation for friend’s killing
TL;DR
- Lil Durk (Durk Banks) was acquitted of all charges in a murder-for-hire scheme.
- Prosecutors accused him of placing a bounty on rapper Tayquian Bowman's life.
- The alleged motive was retaliation for the 2020 shooting death of Banks's friend, King Von.
- Witness testimony from Kacey Hester and arguments from defense attorneys regarding Kavon Grant were central to the case.
- Banks still faces a second trial on a racketeering charge scheduled for October 5.
- The case drew significant public attention and support from fans and celebrities.