Lil Durk’s Legal Issues Deepen: Arrested in Florida for Alleged Murder-for-Hire Plan

Courtesy Broward County Sheriff’s Office

Rapper Lil Durk, whose real name is Durk Devontay Banks, has been arrested in Broward County, Florida, on a charge of murder for hire, according to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office. The 32-year-old Chicago native is currently being held without bond on behalf of the U.S. Marshals Service.

Banks’ arrest comes as five alleged members of the Chicago hip-hop collective Only The Family (OTF) were indicted by a grand jury in California this week. They face charges of conspiracy to commit murder for hire in connection to the 2022 killing of Saviay'a Robinson, aka Lul Pab, in Los Angeles. The killing is believed to be in retaliation for the 2020 death of rapper King Von.

While the connection between the two cases remains unclear, both incidents highlight the ongoing violence that has plagued the rap community. This is not the first time Lil Durk has faced legal challenges. In 2019, he was charged with attempted murder and other offenses related to a shooting in Atlanta. Those charges were dropped in 2022.

Despite his legal troubles, Banks has achieved significant success in the music industry. He won a Grammy Award earlier this year for Best Melodic Rap Performance and has released multiple platinum albums. His next album was scheduled for release next month, but a replacement date has not been announced following his arrest.

Adding to his legal woes, Banks also faces a civil lawsuit filed earlier this month in connection with the 2020 killing of fellow Chicago rapper FBG Duck.

This arrest is the latest in a series of legal battles for the rapper, who has been a key figure in drill music and has publicly faced the consequences of violence in the rap community. Banks’ camp has yet to comment on his arrest, which comes shortly after the rapper celebrated his birthday and received the key to the city of Chicago, marking a stark contrast to his current circumstances.