In a stunning turn of events, Chicago rapper Lil Durk was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Florida on Thursday night. The 32-year-old, born Durk Banks, is currently being held at Broward County Jail, facing serious charges related to a murder-for-hire scheme.
The news comes just hours after five members of Durk’s hip-hop collective, Only the Family (OTF), were indicted in Los Angeles for allegedly plotting to kill fellow rapper Quando Rondo. The indictment, which was unsealed in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles, names Kavon London Grant, Deandre Dontrell Wilson, Keith Jones, David Brian Lindsey, and Asa Houston. They’re facing a laundry list of charges, including conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire and the use of firearms in connection with violent crime.
This isn’t just random drama; it’s rooted in a troubling history. Rondo was previously targeted two years ago in a shooting in LA, which he survived, but tragically, his cousin lost his life in the incident. Authorities suspect that Rondo’s involvement in the death of rising Chicago rapper King Von in 2020 has led to escalating tensions.
Adding another layer to the story, just this month, Durk was also sued over the fatal shooting of FBG Duck outside a Gold Coast store in 2020.
As the rap world reels from this shocking news, fans and fellow artists are left wondering what this means for Durk’s career and the larger narrative surrounding street violence in hip-hop. The situation is still developing, and you can bet everyone will be watching closely to see how it unfolds.