Lil Durk‘s trial came to a dramatic close Friday, September 11th, when a Los Angeles jury found the Chicago rapper not guilty on all five charges in his federal murder-for-hire case. The verdict sparked an emotional outpouring from his family, who had been by his side throughout the proceedings.
According to TMZ, Durk’s father, Big Durk, spoke to cameras outside the downtown Los Angeles courthouse just minutes after the verdict was announced, saying he was “bursting with joy” and that the entire family was on a “high” following the outcome. He added that his son always believed this day was coming, and the family now plans to celebrate the win in a big way.
As previously reported, the case stemmed from allegations that Durk had orchestrated a hit on rival rapper Quando Rondo in retaliation for the 2020 death of his friend, King Von. Prosecutors claimed the gunmen fired 18 shots at Quando Rondo’s Escalade outside the Beverly Center in 2022, but the shooting ended up killing Quando’s cousin, Saviay’a Robinson, instead. Durk’s defense argued that his former assistant, Kavon Grant, was actually behind the shooting, allegedly acting on his own in an attempt to impress his boss.
After three days of deliberation, jurors cleared Durk of conspiracy, stalking using a dangerous weapon, stalking resulting in death, and two separate murder-for-hire charges. Reports noted that Durk broke down in tears once the verdict was read, and his mother became emotional as well, with his wife, India Royale, reportedly wrapping her arms around her in the courtroom.
Lil Durk’s Trial Ends With Heartfelt Messages From His Family
India Royale wasted no time showing her support once the verdict came in. TheShadeRoom reported that she shared a throwback photo on her Instagram Story showing Durk kissing their daughter Willow on the cheek, captioning it simply, “Thank You God,” alongside a praying hands emoji.
Durk’s eldest son, Angelo Banks, also shared a heartfelt message following the win, posting a throwback photo of himself and his siblings with their father. “I love you dad,” he wrote. “I always believed in you.” Angelo has been a consistent source of support throughout the trial, having also shared a Father’s Day tribute back in June.
Durk shares Angelo and daughter Bella with Nicole Covone, while he shares Willow with India Royale. In total, Durk has seven biological children, including Skylar, Romeo, Zayden, and Du’Mier Banks.
Despite the win, Durk’s legal battles aren’t over. He remains in custody as he awaits a separate RICO trial set to begin October 5. High-profile supporters like Ye and Machine Gun Kelly publicly celebrated the verdict, with fans gathering outside the courthouse throughout the trial calling for Durk’s freedom.
The case also involved two other men, Deandre Wilson and David Lindsey, who were convicted on charges of conspiracy to commit stalking, stalking using a dangerous weapon, and stalking resulting in death, though they were acquitted on the murder-for-hire charges connected to the same shooting.
For now, Durk’s family is celebrating a major legal victory, even as they brace for the next chapter of his ongoing legal challenges next month.
