NewsWFLA News TampaSeptember 12, 2026Hillsborough County
Federal Jury Acquits Rapper Lil Durk of Murder-for-Hire Charges
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A federal jury acquitted rapper Lil Durk of charges related to the attempted killing-for-hire of rival rapper Quando Rondo during a Friday trial in Los Angeles. The case stemmed from a gas station shooting that resulted in the death of Quando Rondo's cousin.
Read the full story at WFLA News TampaWhy It Matters
The legal outcome clears the defendant of federal charges carrying severe potential prison time stemming from a high-profile violent incident.
Key Facts
- A federal jury found rapper Lil Durk not guilty of attempted killing for hire.
- The trial took place in Los Angeles on a Friday.
- The charges involved the alleged targeting of rival rapper Quando Rondo at a gas station.
- The shooting incident resulted in the death of Quando Rondo's cousin.
Who's Mentioned
PersonQuando Rondo“Rival rapper targeted in the shooting”locationLos Angeles“Location of the trial and shooting”PersonKing Von“Deceased rapper and close friend of Lil Durk”PersonSaviay’a Robinson“Victim killed in the shooting, cousin of Quando Rondo”PersonDeandre Wilson“Co-defendant convicted of stalking resulting in death”PersonBill Essayli“First Assistant U.S. Attorney”PersonJ. Cole“Featured artist on the song All My Life”PersonCraig Harbaugh“Attorney for Deandre Wilson”locationAtlanta“Location of the initial nightclub shooting involving King Von”PersonDurk Banks“Legal name of Lil Durk”PersonDavid Lindsey“Co-defendant convicted of stalking resulting in death”PersonLil Durk“Defendant acquitted of murder-for-hire and other charges”PersonLul Pab“Known alias of Saviay'a Robinson”PersonDrake“Artist who featured Lil Durk”PersonYe“Artist formerly known as Kanye West, attended the trial”PersonMachine Gun Kelly“Music star who attended the trial”