Lil Durk Acquitted in Murder-for-Hire Trial: Chicago rapper Lil Durk
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The verdict could reshape perceptions of accountability in the rap industry's ongoing feuds and legal battles.
Chicago rapper Lil Durk, born Durk Banks, was found not guilty on all charges in a murder-for-hire scheme. Prosecutors alleged he orchestrated the 2022 killing of Tayquian Bowman, cousin of rival rapper Quando Rondo, in retaliation for the 2020 death of his friend King Von.
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The Guardian
US rapper Lil Durk found not guilty of murder-for-hire scheme
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Grammy-winning US rapper Lil Durk acquitted in murder-for-hire trial
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