Rapper Lil Durk has failed in his latest attempt to secure bail ahead of trial in his murder-for-hire case.
A judge reportedly rejected his application on Monday, citing concerns over “flight risk and the strength of evidence” against the artiste.
The bail, which included $4.5 million in cash, 24-hour home detention, electronic monitoring, and private security, was all turned down, according to sources.
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Emphasizing the gravity of the matter, the judge on the case noted that “the proffered funds are only a fraction of the defendant’s net worth.” The case against Durk, born Durk Banks, could attract a life sentence if, he is convicted.
The All My Life composer is facing charges for allegedly hiring hitmen to carry out a daylight shooting in Los Angeles on August 19, 2022.
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Durk is said to have targeted Quando Rondo, whom the rapper believed was involved in the death of his friend, King Von. The incident resulted in the death of Rondo’s cousin, but Durk has denied the allegations.
In February this year, officials said the evidence against the rapper was “so unusual and so complex that it is unreasonable to expect adequate preparation for pretrial proceedings or for the trial itself within the Speedy Trial Act time limits.”
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Apart from the murder-for-hire, Durk is also charged with conspiracy and using a firearm in a violent crime.
Durk is said to have attempted to flee the country shortly before he was arrested in October 2024. Following that development, he continued his detention in a Los Angeles prison, pending trial in October.
In March this year, he announced a new album from prison. The project titled Deep Thoughts was announced via his social media account.
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It came with a trailer and artwork with the caption “The streets still need me.” The curtain raiser captured Durk’s producers in the studio working on music while talking to the rapper on the phone.
