US Rapper Lil Durk Arrested on Murder-for-Hire Suspicion, Faces Federal Charges

Chicago rapper Lil Durk, whose real name is Durk Derrick Banks, has been arrested and is currently held at Broward County Jail in Florida. The arrest comes amid serious federal charges, including allegations of involvement in a murder-for-hire plot. According to reports, U.S. Marshals took Lil Durk into custody between late Thursday night and early Friday morning.

The timing of Lil Durk’s arrest has drawn significant attention, as it coincides with the indictment of five members of his music crew, Only The Family (OTF). These individuals have been charged as co-conspirators in a murder-for-hire scheme that allegedly targeted a relative of rapper Quando Rondo. Sources suggest that the plot may have been intended as retaliation for the 2020 murder of Chicago rapper King Von, who had ties to Lil Durk and his OTF crew.

NBC reported on Friday that the rapper’s arrest is related to the broader investigation, although it remains unclear if he is directly connected to the alleged murder plot. “Lil Durk’s arrest coincides with the indictment of five members of his Chicago-based crew, Only The Family (OTF), who have been charged as co-conspirators in a Los Angeles murder-for-hire plot,” NBC noted.

Additional details have emerged from CBS, revealing that the charges are tied to the 2022 killing of Quando Rondo’s cousin. Investigators believe the murder was part of a larger conspiracy linked to ongoing tensions between different groups in the rap community.

The indictment against the five OTF members was unsealed by a U.S. District Court in Los Angeles, revealing serious accusations. These charges include “conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, committing murder-for-hire involving a death, and using a machine gun in a violent crime resulting in death,” according to official reports. The suspects face severe legal consequences if found guilty.

Meanwhile, Lil Durk remains in custody, awaiting transfer to the U.S. Marshals’ care. The Daily Mail reported, “Rapper Lil Durk ‘is arrested over murder-for-hire plot’ hours after five were charged over links to the shooting of Quando Rondo’s cousin.”

Lil Durk’s arrest marks a dramatic turn in the life of a rapper who has made significant strides in the music industry. Known for his collaborations with high-profile artists like Drake on the hit track “Laugh Now Cry Later” and J. Cole on “All My Life,” both of which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard chart, Lil Durk has become a household name. His success includes winning a Grammy for Best Melodic Rap Performance in 2024 for “Laugh Now Cry Later.”