Chicago Rapper Lil Durk Acquitted in Los Angeles Murder-For-Hire Plot

Updated on: September 11, 2026 / 10:13 PM CDT / CBS Chicago

Chicago Rapper Lil Durk Acquitted in Los Angeles Murder-For-Hire Plot

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.